Cottonwood Shores · Texas Hill Country

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Magical, Instagrammable, Unforgettable Hilltop Luxury

About an hour from downtown Austin, The Retreat on the Hill is perched on the tallest hilltop in the area with majestic 360-degree views of the Texas Hill Country. Overlooking Lakes LBJ and Marble Falls, The Retreat on the Hill is the perfect location for your next overnight getaway, wedding, or special event.

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Drone flythrough · the whole hilltop
11
Unique suites
360°
Hill Country views
<1 hr
From Austin
★★★★★
Guest-loved
Why the hilltop

Three Reasons Guests Never Forget It

The Highest Point for Miles

Perched on the tallest hilltop in the area, with a true 360-degree horizon over Lakes LBJ and Marble Falls.

Eleven Stays, Zero Repeats

A clear star-gazing dome perched 20 feet in the air, safari tents, tipis, cliff houses — each with a private deck.

An Hour From Austin

The perfect staycation from Austin and San Antonio, and just a few hours’ drive from Dallas and Houston.

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Discover Our Suites

Come stay with us and sleep under the stars! From a clear star-gazing dome perched 20 feet in the air to Safari Tents, Tipis, and Belle Tents — each with private decks. Our rooms have king or queen beds, air conditioning, wifi, charging outlets, and more. One hour perfect staycation for Austin and San Antonio and just a few hours drive from Dallas and Houston.

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5-star guestimonials from people like you

What Our Guests Are Saying…

★★★★★

“There are no words that can explain this experience. The views were out of this world! The stardome room was elite to match the amenities. Overall 10 out 10 would recommend! You won’t regret it — it’s worth every penny!”

Demond AllenSeptember 2024
★★★★★

“I am so happy I found this place! It was just so beautiful and relaxing! I will be back for a girls night stay since they are loving the videos I am sending! Thank you so much for your hospitality and being available for any questions I had!”

Ruby BorregoSeptember 2024
★★★★★

“We needed a place to disconnect ourself from the routine, but found a gem where to reconnect our marriage!! Such a beautiful, romantic and cozy place!! We stayed at the Bayview Cliff House and of course we will come back!!”

Cindy ConsuegraSeptember 2024
★★★★★

“This was a very unique experience. The place is beautiful and the staff is so attentive. We stayed in the “Bird’s Nest” and we absolutely loved it! The pictures online do not do it justice. We will definitely come back to check out one of the other rooms.”

Magaly OchoaAugust 2024
★★★★★

“Best date night ever. This place is amazing. We stayed in the Wings suite and it did not disappoint. Very romantic watching the sun set over the lake and waking up early to a beautiful sunrise. Everything was first class.”

Emily PreeceJuly 2024
★★★★★

“This was an amazing place to go for a honeymoon. Very unique experience, lots of amenities and a beautiful view! The service was amazing, super responsive and helpful. Would recommend to friends and family.”

Caleb FreelandJuly 2024
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Straight From the Hilltop

Our guests take the best photos. Follow along for golden hour, clear-dome nights, and the view that writes its own caption.

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Book our Stardome and call it a night 🌙⁠
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Because some nights are meant to be a little extra magical ✨⁠

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Just one hour from Austin, but somehow a whole world away 🌿⁠
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📹️: @aavi_divi_mommy⁠

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The Twins Suite understood the assignment 🌅

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You deserve another getaway before summer ends. ☀️ ⁠
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Take 20% off all stays booked before the end of summer with code BEATTHEHEAT20

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Book your Labor Day plans 👀⁠
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🎥 @puchy_dai

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The world can wait✨️⁠
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Right now, it's just the two of us, the Hill Country, and memories in the making.

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Sunsets like this deserve a front-row seat 🌷

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