Reviews & Referrals

What a magical, mystical oasis has been created here on the grounds of Casa del Sol. Everywhere you look, the attention to detail brings together a feast for the eyes. We shared our morning coffee with a cardinal, a white winged dove, a hummingbird and two squirrels!

It truly is one of the most romantic spots in Austin. We had a great time. Great atmosphere, perfect for a couples treat!

This place is filled with warm energy!!
We appreciate how you’ve kept this place with such an eclectic feel. We felt such a peace and love while staying here!

Thank you for another wonderful stay at your place… “Casa del Sol”. This was our third visit and we love it more each time. Your hospitality and the peaceful nature make this our romantic getaway. Floating in the pool in the evenings under the “Blue Moon” was magical. We heard something last night and looked below to find deer feeding on the vegetation. We always have a new experience while we are here. Our little Sheltie “Maggie” had a blast with Muffin.

The rooms are really a joy to stay in, and entering through the gate at night is magical!

A much needed respite and renewal for our marriage after the birth of our beautiful daughter, Anabelle. I can’t even recall the last time I felt so relaxed. Maybe our honeymoon… We celebrated our 3rd anniversary while we were here, and rediscovered our abundant love for each other. This is a very special place!

…like being transported to another world from reality. Be back as soon as we can!

…the hills, trees, pool, sun; the attention to detail, the contrasts of the yard and art décor is magnificent!
Being here brought some spirituality back into my life!

When we pulled up and saw a cottage, I was excited, but when I walked in, I was amazed! It is so beautiful! The touches you add, like candles and the kitchen set up. You guys thought of everything.

Great stay! Loved the room and waking up to the beautiful view of the lake every morning. We felt very at home and comfortable which we appreciated immensely. Our favorite part was the hidden hot tub and whimsical décor. We would love to stay here again some day.

“Best B&B in Austin!!!”

We have stayed here numerous times in several of the suites & the ambiance is a force to be reckoned with. The pictures don’t do this place justice, it is breath-takingly beautiful. Cata & Doug are sweet, fun & kind hearted. These two know Austin & can recommend some of the neatest places to see. I highly recommend this place & I promise you will not regret giving it a try!

“Overnight visit”

This place is a hidden jewel. We loved the bedroom, location and the serene environment. The owners are very friendly and charming “innkeepers.” I will stay here always for my trips to visit grandchildren and trips to just get away.

Room Tip: All rooms are excellent.

“Charming!”

I spent a lovely night–even with torrential rains from a weather system! It was easy to find, a beautiful respite from downtown Austin, and a delightful laid back setting, with a pool and hot tub. I can’t wait to come back when the weather is better!

Stayed October 2015, traveled on business

“Great Stay”

Stayed here for Labor Day weekend, our first B&B and couldn’t have found a better spot. Very beautiful setting with almost zero intrusions other than the owner checking in to give us our morning breakfast pastries which were delicious. Stayed in the Garden Room wasn’t listed on the website but seeing the others the Garden is more secluded than the others. Will definitely come back for another visit next time we are in the area!!
Stayed September 2015, traveled as a couple

“Perfect Weekend Getaway!”

The decorations were wonderful. We stayed in the lavender suite and everything about it just screamed romance.

“Perfect Getaway Spot”

My husband and I stayed here for our Anniversary weekend. The host was attentive without being intrusive. We stayed in the Lavender Suite which is decorated nicely and the bed is comfy. The views from the bay windows are spectacular. The pool is a little chilly, but was perfect to lounge around in on a hot afternoon. We have already booked our stay for next year.

“Rest and Relaxation”

I have stayed here several times (in both cottages), and I invariably have a wonderful visit. To enter the beautiful and tranquil grounds via a tin-roofed porch is to enter a truly enchanted space. The cottages are charming and comfortable as well as spotless and well-appointed. The beds are luxurious, with crisp linens and your choice of pillow. The service is excellent–the innkeepers are available and friendly without being intrusive. The fresh pastry and fruit for breakfast are always delicious. It is a delight to awaken to a nearby rooster’s crow and to fall asleep to the melodic sounds of the fountain in the swimming pool. Outdoors, guests are welcome to cook on the grill, enjoy the fire pit, take a dip in the pool, or relax in the sun or shade on the hammock or on any of the many cushioned loungers. I cannot say enough good things about Casa Del Sol. It is truly my home away from home.

Room Tip: Golden Sun cottage has a full kitchen. Lavender cottage has separate sleeping and living areas.

“Oasis in the city”

If you are looking for a super fancy, being waited on hand and foot and no peace bed and breakfast, then this is not the place for you. However, if you are looking for peace, serenity, quiet, charming and inviting, then welcome home. Casa del Sol at Lake Austin was by far one of the best trips we had taken in a very long time. I am from the mountains of the Sangre de Cristos in Colorado and this took me right back home. The tiles in the rooms, the ceramic suns, hammocks, everything was perfect. It is a bit on the rustic side, but that just adds to the charm.
The best perk of the trip was the resident dog Muffin. oh how we feel in love with Muffin. I am not a dog person but I must say that I had a hard time saying goodbye to her. She was so calm and quiet but loved being near us. We rented one room and our friends rented the other, so we had the entire property to our selves. So we would leave our door open to catch the breeze and have easy access to our fridge. Muffin would come in and take a nap at the foot of our bed. We just loved her lazy, calm attitude.
The hot tub was amazing, a little cool for the pool this time of year but the fountain in the pool made for such a sweet sound.
Our friends got engaged by the fire pit and I will say all of the ambient lightning made for some beautiful pictures as we caught their special moment on film.
We will most definitely return. Can’t get back soon enough!!! Thank you Doug so much!

Oh one more thing, the bed was AMAZING!!! Very comfortable and loved the eyelet accented sheets. Gorgeous!!

“Oh, what a night!”

Got married just down the road at Lake Travis and it was just a few minutes away after we left our wedding. Doug and Cata were awesome. Place looked amazing, all the pics cannot really show you this amazing little place. My wife (originally from Austin) said this was typical Austin and was thankful I found this cozy gem. It was perfect spot for us to tour the Hill Country wineries and enjoy a bottle of Cabernet in the hot tub underneath a blanket of Texas stars. Cannot wait to come back and celebrate an anniversary at Casa Del Sol!

Room Tip: Great place for couples!

“Wonderful!”

This was a very sweet, clean and great B & B. I loved my stay and was just across Lake Austin from my sons house so it was a wonderful location for me. Breakfast rolls and fruit was so good and the selection of coffee was to die for, plus the hot chocolate was wonderful at night. Will stay there again if they have an opening.

Highly Recommended!!!!

We have never stayed at a B&B before. This was a wonderful experience. Very relaxing! Doug was awesome and we loved little Muffin ( sweet little dog). We will definitely be back.

“Great Time without the city!”

Let me start by saying that this place made me realize that most hotels are really not in the business of providing comfort or relaxation. Casa Del Sol was a most relaxing destination and made us forget all of our troubles. The service is great and Doug made sure that if we needed anything he was available. We rented both rooms and we were very satisfied with the level of comfort and decor. The entire property was clean and well kept. The rooms are decorated with a kitschy southwest feel (Sol is the focus) and the beds are really comfortable. The kitchen areas while a little small were very useful and the smaller unit had a full size refrigerator. this combined with the BBQ in the back yard and the comfort level gets even higher! The grounds are open and green with a fire pit and a fountain that will put you to sleep with its mellow sounds. The Jacuzzi was great and we used it every day of our stay (4 nights). The house dog Muffin was really well behaved and was not the way at any time. All in all a great place to stay and we will definitely be coming back again this year. If you like staying in hotels and you like the impersonal nature of those establishments this place is not for you. If you want to get away and enjoy yourself without any worries then this place is for you!

“Authentic Hideaway”

We had an amazing evening and morning here. Beautiful property. Beautiful view. Eateries are everywhere. Fresh fruit and pastries for breakfast. The pecan roll was the best I’ve had. Can’t wait to revisit!!

“the best R and R”

This property and suite was the most private and relaxing places we have stayed. We enjoyed every second! Romantic but also very suited for a man as well. I talked my hubby into a gorgeous leather sofa like theirs for our home; the front blew in and we snuggled in on theirs for a movie and appreciating the real wood fire. The suite allowed us to spend most of our time enjoying the property. The hot tub under the stars, with beautiful views of the lake and lights sealed the deal. The pool was perfect for larger groups as well. There was plenty of spots to lounge, even an outdoor shower. We thought it would be possible to have an intimate wedding there. We thought we might have used a microwave but they had plenty of beautiful dishes to eat in meals there. They had real wine glasses for sitting in front of the fire and watching a movie. We express appreciation to the owners for accommodating us at the last minute; it was a perfect place for recharging !

“Casa del Sol at Lake Travis”

My husband and I just spent this past weekend (April 1-3 2011) here. We were absolutely thrilled with the room and the privacy.Along with a romantic flair too. We needed some quiet,relaxing, LAZY time and that is exactly what we got here. There is plenty to do in the surrounding area if you are looking for that . Such peaceful surroundings made it well worth the stay. The room was very clean and Doug took care of everything. Fresh pastries,fruit,coffee& coffee cream. What we liked MOST was there was not a CLOCK of any kind in the room. Small thing,but when you live your lives on schedules during the week that was a nice plus to us. Only down side was, there was a BIG golf tourney on TV(Shell Open) and there was no ESPN in the room. Wasn’t a down side for me,only hubby.:) We recommend this B&B highly if you are looking for “down” time.