The good people of Jonestown, on the north side of Lake Travis, have finally had enough of the noise from Devil’s Cove.  Devil’s Cove is the premier party cove on Lake Travis and it can see a lot of action.

partiers at Devil's Cove on Lake Travis

Boaters go to Devil’s Cove from all over Lake Travis.  They often tether the boats together and make one giant party.  There are people in the water on flats, in the boats, making their way from boat to boat and there is usually a lot of alcohol and loud music.  It is the music part that Jonestown residents are finally getting under control.

Beginning in early July, a new sound ordinance states that any sound loud enough to be heard from 100 feet away from the source is a violation.  Jonestown police decided they would kick off the ordinance handing out warnings for the first few weekends and would start handing out actual citations later.

Partiers are not happy.  The partying at Devil’s Cove has been going on for years and years.  Many residents, especially those in the community of The Hollows, are happy with the ordinance.  I know as a Lake Travis real estate agent I will simply not show property in The Hollows that overlooks Devil’s Cove.  If someone really wants to see something there, it is complete disclosure.  If the buyers are families with small kids, they will probably not look n the cove.

Update January 3, 2011 - I received an email from a buyer out of Houston who was looking at a 3 acre lot toward the back of Devil's Cove.  When I told him of the partying there he quickly lost interest.  He wants a peaceful, quiet and private place for a second home.

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