From the Josey Ranch to a lake town
Lakeway began in the early 1960s, when a group of Texas businessmen bought ranch land from Jack Josey on the south shore of Lake Travis, the reservoir created by Mansfield Dam, which started producing power in 1941. The Lakeway Inn and Marina held their grand opening in July 1963, and residents voted to incorporate in 1974. Lohmans Crossing, the road through the middle of town, still carries the name of Johann Heinrich Lohmann, a German settler from the 1800s.
Lakeway is also known for its deer. White-tailed deer cross front yards and medians so often that the city has run a deer management program since 1999. They are a daily reminder of how close the outdoors is here, and how much of it finds its way inside.
Neighborhoods we clean in and around Lakeway
- Old Lakeway, the original streets around Lakeway Drive, the marina and the Lakeway Resort and Spa
- Rough Hollow, the master-planned community on the south shore of Lake Travis with its own marina
- Lakeway Highlands and Serene Hills
- Homes along Lohmans Crossing and near Lakeway City Park, with its trails and dog park
- The Hills, the separate village next door, including the homes around Flintrock Falls
Sage Essence is based in southwest Austin (78749) and drives out to Lakeway and The Hills. We have no office on the lake: the team comes to your home.
Lake life, and what it leaves behind
- Lake houses and second homes. Many Lakeway houses sit empty for weeks between visits, then fill up all at once. A Deep Clean opens the house for the season, and a monthly or biweekly General Clean keeps it ready without you having to drive out.
- Wet feet, towels and swimsuits. Boat days and pool days mean damp towels, sandy feet and dogs fresh out of the water. Floors are HEPA-vacuumed and mopped with a neutral-pH solution that is safe for pets, and bathrooms are sanitized every visit.
- Mineral spots on lake-view glass. Hard Central Texas water leaves a film on glass showers, faucets and stainless steel. Our Deep Clean removes hard-water buildup on fixtures and cleans interior window glass, so the view is the thing you notice.
- Cedar and oak seasons. The hills around Lake Travis are covered in Ashe juniper, which releases pollen from December to February, and live oak follows in spring. Blinds, fans and window sills collect it first. More on cedar season cleaning.
Three services for Lakeway homes
General Clean
from $140
Recurring upkeep for full-time homes, or a monthly visit that keeps a lake house ready for the weekend.
General Cleaning in LakewayDeep Clean
from $230
Opening a lake house, resetting after summer guests, or the first visit before a recurring plan.
Deep Cleaning in LakewayMove In / Out
from $270
For buying, selling or downsizing: an empty home cleaned inside every cabinet, closet and appliance.
Move-Out Cleaning in LakewayRecurring General Cleans save 20% weekly, 15% every two weeks or 10% monthly. The first visit is at full price and the discount applies to the visits after it. Compare all three on what is included.
Why fragrance free matters by the lake
Whether the house is full of grandkids on summer weekends or home to a dog who swims every morning, the people and pets in it are breathing whatever the cleaning leaves behind. We leave nothing scented: no air fresheners, no essential oils, no lemon or pine. Kitchens and baths are sanitized with hypochlorous acid, never chlorine bleach or ammonia, and the full list of what we use is on what we use.
How booking works
- See the price first. When you call (512) 838-3469 you choose the service and tell us your bedrooms and bathrooms. The estimate appears before you book, and you pay when you book.
- Pick a day. Visits run Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Every confirmation includes a link to reschedule if plans change.
- Let us in, or don't be home. You can be there, or give the team a key, a door or gate code, a lockbox or a smart lock. For a lake house you are not staying in, a lockbox or smart lock code is the easiest way.
- Rather talk it through? Request an estimate and we will call you back, or call (512) 838-3469.
We bring every product and the HEPA vacuums ourselves, the team is insured, bonded and background-checked, and every visit carries a 24-hour satisfaction guarantee: tell us within 24 hours and we come back to re-clean that area at no charge.
Lakeway cleaning questions
Do you clean lake houses that are only used part of the year?
Yes. A good pattern is a Deep Clean to open the house before the season, then a monthly or biweekly General Clean so it is ready whenever they arrive. You do not need to be there: a lockbox or smart lock code works.
Do you serve Rough Hollow, Lakeway Highlands and The Hills?
Yes. We clean across Lakeway, including Old Lakeway, Rough Hollow, Lakeway Highlands and Serene Hills, and in the neighboring Village of The Hills. Call (512) 838-3469 to confirm we cover your ZIP code.
Can you remove hard-water spots from our glass shower?
A Deep Clean scrubs shower grout and tile and removes hard-water buildup from showerheads and faucets, and a General Clean scrubs the shower walls every visit. Glass that has been etched by years of mineral deposits can stay cloudy even after cleaning, and we will tell you honestly if that is what we find.
Can you clean between short-term rental guests?
We book scheduled visits Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If your check-out days are predictable, a recurring General Clean can line up with them. Same-day turnovers depend on availability, so call (512) 838-3469 and we will tell you what we can promise.
What does house cleaning cost in Lakeway?
A General Clean starts at $140, a Deep Clean at $230 and a Move In / Out clean at $270, the same as in Austin. Your estimate is set by bedrooms, bathrooms, half rooms, pets, how often you book and add-ons, and you see it before you book.
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Book a clean in Lakeway
Call us for your price, Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
Refer a neighbor: they get $30 off their first visit, you get $30 off your next.
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