Things to do near Lake Travis.
A local guide for guests, from spring-fed swimming holes to Hill Country wineries. Drive times are from the homes and depend on traffic.
On the water
Lake Travis
A 65-mile reservoir on the Colorado River with clear water and limestone cliffs. Swim, paddleboard, kayak, or take a boat out for the afternoon. The concierge can arrange boat and jet ski rentals and lessons.
Krause Springs
A family-run, spring-fed swimming hole in Spicewood with a natural pool, a waterfall and a butterfly garden. Go early on summer weekends.
Hamilton Pool Preserve
A collapsed grotto with a 50-foot waterfall pouring into a jade-green pool. Reservations are required through Travis County Parks.
Pace Bend Park
More than 1,300 acres on a Lake Travis peninsula, with coves for swimming and cliffs for watching the sunset.
Wine and food
Spicewood Vineyards
Estate wines and tastings among the vines, just outside Spicewood.
Opie's Barbecue
Classic Texas barbecue. Pick your meat straight from the pit.
Yellow Dog Coffee
Coffee and breakfast on the way to the lake.
Fredericksburg
A historic German town at the center of Texas wine country, with dozens of tasting rooms along Highway 290.
On land
Pedernales Falls State Park
Wide limestone shelves and cascades on the Pedernales River, with hiking and mountain biking trails.
Reimers Ranch Park
Rock climbing on limestone bluffs, mountain biking and river access.
Balcones Canyonlands Wildlife Refuge
Trails and overlooks in protected Hill Country habitat. Good birdwatching.
Austin
Live music, restaurants and Lady Bird Lake. The concierge can arrange car service for a night in the city.
Getting here
The homes are in Spicewood on the north shore of Lake Travis, about 45 minutes west of downtown Austin along Highway 71. San Antonio is about 90 minutes away, and Houston and Dallas are each about three hours by car.
The concierge can arrange private car service from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Gate codes and directions are sent before you arrive.
Pick your dates.
Booking direct gets you the best rate, a real person on the other end, and first dibs on holiday weekends.
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