Cottonwood Shores · Texas Hill Country

The Retreat on the Hill

Majestic 360-degree views of the Texas Hill Country — about an hour from downtown Austin.

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Your Romantic Getaway…

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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Unique suites
360°
Hill Country views
<1 hr
From Austin
★★★★★
Guest-loved
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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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The Perfect Location for Your Celebration

Perched on the tallest hilltop in the area, overlooking Lakes LBJ and Marble Falls — host your wedding or special event where the whole Hill Country is the backdrop, and your party stays on-site.

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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
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“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
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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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Sunsets like this deserve a front-row seat 🌷

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This is your sign to stop waiting for the perfect weekend ☀️

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The best part of the day starts when the sun goes down 🌅

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Sending this to the family group chat because it’s time for a getaway ✨

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Sometimes the best thing you can do is disappear for a weekend (or weekday – no judgement here) 🌿

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Sleep Under the Stars

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