The Retreat on the Hill

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Outdoor spa tub
13 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Property grounds
Exterior

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Cottonwood Shores, TX
  • Place, Lake LBJ Yacht Club and Marina
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake LBJ
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Marble Falls
    ‪14 min walk‬

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About the area

Horseshoe Bay

At this resort you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Lake LBJ and Lake LBJ Yacht Club and Marina. Highlights at this resort include free WiFi and a balcony. .This pet-friendly resort offers a water park. .With a stay at this Horseshoe Bay resort, you'll be 9.4 km (5.8 mi) from Lake Travis.

What's nearby

  • Lake LBJ Yacht Club and Marina - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake LBJ - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Marble Falls - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lake Travis - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Pedernales Falls State Park - 38 min drive - 47.4 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Thai Food - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bonnet Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪River City Grille - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kynda Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Retreat on the Hill

The Retreat on the Hill is a premier glamping resort with 11 highly unique, experiential lodging accommodations that are perched on a clifftop in the Texas Hill Country, offering breathtaking 360-degree views of Lakes LBJ and Marble Falls. Located in Cottonwood Shores just under an hour from Austin, it's an ideal property for a full weekend wedding, wellness retreat, family reunion, or corporate retreat with luxury one-of-a-kind accommodations like star-gazing domes, safari tents, tipis, and cliffside cabins featuring incredible outdoor spaces and many desirable amenities.

The full property buyout comes with exclusive access to the property including all 11 unique lodging accommodations as well as all common spaces including a large fire pit, walking paths, multiple sitting areas, and outdoor event spaces (new modern event hall and cliffside pool coming by mid-2027!). Inquire for more information on hosting events at the Retreat!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Games
  • Water park

Outdoors

  • Firepit

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 11 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events are allowed on site. 

Property is also known as

611572

Frequently asked questions

Does The Retreat on the Hill have a pool?

No, this resort doesn't have a pool.

Does The Retreat on the Hill have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Retreat on the Hill?

No, The Retreat on the Hill does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Retreat on the Hill?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

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