Texas tiny home compound built by best friends is renting for summer Check out some Texas Hill Country waterfront properties available for rent this summer

The Texas tiny-home compound known as "Bestie Row" just outside of Austin is now open to the public and accepting reservations. The collection of small dwellings made headlines a few years ago because of its aesthetic appeal and heartfelt story.

Four Texas couples, all longtime friends, joined their time, money and resources to erect a small, six-house private neighborhood they called "Llano Exit Strategy."

>>See the property, along with other waterfront Hill Country rentals, in the gallery above.

Austin architect Matt Garcia helped the team dream up and build it starting in 2011. It was completed by 2012. Each 400-square-foot cabin cost about $40,000 to build, Garcia said in 2015. (STORY CONTINUES BELOW.)

What was intended for private friends-and-family use is now also up for rent this summer. The average going rate per night is $936 and it sleeps 21 people.

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If you're looking for something different but still water-adjacent, check out some of these rentals and take a visual tour in the images above. More details below:

River Ranch Resort: This scenic property has various bunkhouses that an be rented out individually. Collectively, the entire resort sleeps 35 people. It includes a party shed, airstrip, fitness center and tennis court. It also has a swimming pool with four-story water slide, grotto, cabana and adjoining outdoor lounge. The parcel is situated next to a river and miles of trails. A minimum of two to four nights is required to book, and the average going rate for the entire property is $1,483 per night.

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Lakeway Paradise: This modern yet rustic house has stunning lake-view panoramas from the home's main living area. The 4,800-square-foot house has five bedrooms and five baths, including three expansive master suites. It also features a media room with a projection screen and stadium-seating. Outside, there's a pool with a spa and swim-up bar next to a fully equipped summer kitchen. The rental fee, an average of $1,050 per night, includes use of recreational equipment, including paddle boards and kayaks. The home sleeps 10 people and requires a minimum three-night stay to rent.

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Canyon Lake Waterfront Home: Set on Canyon Lake, this 1,100-square-foot home with multi-level decks that overlook the property. One of the elevated decks includes a jetted hot tub from which guests can enjoy nature vistas. There's also a pathway that leads to the banks of the lake. The two-bedroom, two-bath home sleeps eight. The owner requires a two- to four-night minimum stay to rent.

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Lakefront Castle Eco House: Among the most distinctive properties available to lease in the Hill Country is the fortress-like lakefront property dubbed the "Lakefront Castle Eco House." Set on 2.5 acres of and in Captain Jay's Cove on Lake Travis, this four-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence boasts a private boat dock with two boats and a jet ski also available to rent. The house sleeps 16 people and requires a minimum two-night stay.