Most homes around Lake Travis do not need a big storage unit. They need somewhere to put the life jackets, coolers, fishing gear, and holiday decorations that crowd the garage and the hall closet for half the year. Alliance Storage, at 18104 Sylvester Ford Rd in Lago Vista next to Jonestown, rents small storage units in two sizes, 5x5 and 5x10, with climate-controlled and non-climate options. This guide covers what each small unit holds, what it costs per month, how to choose between the two, and how access works.

Small storage units in Lago Vista: sizes and prices

Alliance Storage publishes its rates online. Standard monthly rates for the small units:

• 5x5 climate-controlled: $50 per month
• 5x10 climate-controlled: $100 per month
• 5x10 non-climate: $90 per month

Every standard unit at Alliance Storage has an 8-foot interior height. That gives a 5x5 unit about 200 cubic feet of space and a 5x10 unit about 400 cubic feet, so stacking up the walls makes a real difference in a small unit.

Units can be reserved online with a $10 reservation deposit that is credited to the first invoice. Current availability is listed on the rent storage page.

What fits in a 5x5 storage unit

A 5x5 unit is about the size of a hall closet with a high ceiling. It works well for things that come out a few times a year and take up space the rest of the time:

• Lake gear: life jackets, tubes and tow ropes, fishing rods and tackle boxes, small coolers
• Holiday decorations, wreaths, and artificial trees broken down into their bins
• Camping gear: tents, sleeping bags, folding chairs, and lanterns
• Files, photo albums, and keepsakes in sealed bins
• A few pieces of small furniture, such as a nightstand or a side table

Longer items, such as paddles and fishing rods, can stand on end because of the 8-foot ceiling. The 5x5 unit at Alliance Storage is climate-controlled, which suits paper, photos, and electronics.

What fits in a 5x10 storage unit

A 5x10 unit is about the size of a large walk-in closet. It has twice the floor space of a 5x5 and suits a household that has outgrown its garage shelves:

• A full set of seasonal gear for a family: lake gear, camping gear, and holiday decorations together
• Patio furniture and cushions in the off-season
• Wakeboards, water skis, and larger coolers
• Bikes, tools, and yard equipment
• The furniture from a small bedroom or a home office, plus boxes

For anyone deciding between a 5x10 and something bigger, the guide to storage units in Lago Vista for Jonestown and Hill Country homes walks through every size up to 10x15 with prices.

How to choose between a 5x5 and a 5x10

Three questions settle most decisions:

• How big is the largest item? If anything is longer than about 5 feet lying flat and cannot stand on end, it needs a 5x10.
• How often will the unit be visited? A 5x5 packed to the ceiling is fine for things that come out once a season. If items go in and out every week, the extra floor space of a 5x10 leaves room for an aisle.
• Does it need climate control? Wood furniture, electronics, photos, and paper are better in a climate-controlled unit. Tools, outdoor furniture, lake gear, and sealed plastic bins are fine in a non-climate unit.

A simple test before renting: mark out a 5 by 5 foot square and a 5 by 10 foot rectangle on the garage floor with tape, and stack the items inside the lines. Whichever outline holds everything with some room to spare is the right size.

Climate-controlled or non-climate in a small unit

Both small sizes are available as climate-controlled units, and the 5x10 is also available as a non-climate unit. The 5x10 non-climate unit is $90 per month and the 5x10 climate-controlled unit is $100 per month, so the difference is $10 per month.

The 5x10 non-climate unit is a good fit for gear that already lives outdoors or in the garage: coolers, tubes, life jackets, bikes, and tools. The climate-controlled units are the better choice for anything that would be damaged by temperature swings, such as electronics, wood furniture, and important papers. The post on climate-controlled storage in Lago Vista covers the climate-controlled sizes in more detail.

Small storage for lake gear near Lake Travis

Alliance Storage is on Sylvester Ford Rd in Lago Vista, next to Jonestown and minutes from Lake Travis. For households in Lago Vista, Jonestown, and Point Venture, that means lake gear can live a short drive from home instead of filling the garage.

A small unit also works alongside a boat or RV space. Boat owners who keep their boat in one of the covered spaces at Alliance Storage can keep life jackets, tow ropes, and coolers in a 5x5 or 5x10 on the same property, so everything for a lake day is in one place.

Access, security, and office hours

Gate access at Alliance Storage is 24/7, every day, through a keypad gate. A small unit can be visited before an early morning on the lake or after work on a weekday. The details of how the gate works are in the guide to 24-hour access storage in Lago Vista.

• Gate access: 24/7, every day
• Office: Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, Saturday by appointment, closed Sunday
• Phone: answered 24/7 at (512) 267-1616

The property has perimeter fencing, full-site lighting, and digital video surveillance, with onsite personnel during office hours.

How to reserve a small storage unit

Small units can be reserved online at any time on the rent storage page, and rent can be paid online. For help choosing between a 5x5 and a 5x10, call (512) 267-1616 or send a message through the contact page.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a 5x5 storage unit in Lago Vista?

At Alliance Storage, a 5x5 climate-controlled unit is $50 per month at the standard rate. It has an 8-foot interior height.

How much is a 5x10 storage unit near Lake Travis?

A 5x10 non-climate unit is $90 per month and a 5x10 climate-controlled unit is $100 per month at Alliance Storage in Lago Vista. Both have an 8-foot interior height.

What size storage unit do I need for lake gear?

A 5x5 unit holds a season of lake gear for most households: life jackets, tubes, ropes, fishing gear, and small coolers. A family with wakeboards, water skis, and larger coolers is better off with a 5x10.

Are small storage units climate controlled?

The 5x5 unit at Alliance Storage is climate-controlled. The 5x10 is available as either a climate-controlled or a non-climate unit.

Can I get into a small storage unit on weekends?

Yes. Gate access is 24/7, every day, including weekends. The office is open Monday through Friday, with Saturday visits by appointment.