The Retreat on the Hill

Property class: 2
Hotel in Cottonwood Shores

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When you stay at The Retreat on the Hill, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Travis. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby kayaking, water skiing, and canoeing.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
The current price is CA $186
CA $210 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2

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View all photos for Bayview Cliff House

A tented accommodation with a bed, a bathtub, and a view of the sunset.

Bayview Cliff House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A tented accommodation with a bed, a bathtub, and a view of the landscape.

Sunset Cliff House

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Eagles Nest Retreat

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden accents, a desk, and a guitar.

Eagles Nest Retreat

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Curves Container Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, an air conditioning unit, a window with a view, and a hallway with a rug.

Curves Container Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Stardome Suite

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a bedside table, a mirror, and a view of the outdoors.

Stardome Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Twins

A tented accommodation with a bed, a view of the outdoors, and a wooden deck.

The Twins

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for The Birds Nest

A bed with a canopy, a view of the outdoors, and a seating area.

The Birds Nest

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Wings

A modern, enclosed room with a bed, two white sofas, a small table, and a ladder.

Wings

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Starfield Observatory

A luxurious bedroom with a canopy bed, a glass-enclosed bathroom, and a view of the outside.

Starfield Observatory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Mirror House

A bedroom with a large bed, a hanging chair, a bathtub, and a balcony with a view.

Mirror House

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
4325 Cottonwood Dr, Cottonwood Shores, TX, 78657

What's nearby

  • Lake LBJ Yacht Club and Marina - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake LBJ - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lake Marble Falls - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake Travis - 14 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Bronco Off-Roadeo - 17 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeside Thai Food - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blue Bonnet Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪River City Grille - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Retreat on the Hill

  • When you stay at The Retreat on the Hill, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Travis. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby kayaking, water skiing, and canoeing.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 11 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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Reviews

The Retreat on the Hill Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place, nice, wonderful, couples place, nice view
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved the views. Clean room, cozy, balcony was nice. The toilet, shower, sink combo could have been better. Once you showered the entire floor was wet for hours. The couch was not very comfortable, but served its purpose.
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8/10 Very good

It was a beautiful view.
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10/10 Exceptional

beautiful setting. first time glamping and we enjoyed it. AC in both bedrooms worked surprisingly well in the middle of a hot texas summer. very responsive hosts. will be back in the fall!
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10/10 Exceptional

I really enjoyeddd myself it was so nice and peaceful. They do need to clean that actual tent itself it has a lot of dark spots on it . It has such a beautiful view ! I would go back for sure .
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10/10 Exceptional

Really nice place to enjoy the nature & the bay view was awesome . I recommend people to come and enjoy of this place , I give the place a 5 star! And would definitely be come back soon!
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10/10 Exceptional

The Retreat on the Hill was awesome place. We were in the Mirror House and deer’s came up to the area. My husband likes Wildlife
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10/10 Exceptional

Definitely set the pace for what I wanted to achieve! Quiet secluded minimalist and did I say peaceful!
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10/10 Exceptional

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What an amazing experience at The Retreat on the Hill near Austin. The place was peaceful, beautiful, and exactly what we needed for a relaxing getaway. Everything felt cozy, clean, and well taken care of, and the atmosphere made our anniversary even more special. Thank you for the unforgettable stay. We will definitely be back!
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed at the Bay cliff house and everything about it was perfect as described with the exception of electrical issues I had the first night with no staff available nor onsite neither over the phone to assist as it was after hours and no 24/7 support. Beautiful view and great space to disconnect and unplug as I needed
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6/10 Good

Ultimately, my partner and I had a good time but I wouldn't stay here again for a couple of reasons. The heat in the summer is VERY hot and the canvas to these rooms doesn't insulate the cool air from the AC even at its lowest temp. From the hours of 2-7pm it is unbearably hot. Too hot even for my pet. Several things in the room are broken: Jacuzzi spout, door handle, USB charger From the pics the bathroom looks connected but it's actually a separate tent, which isn't ideal in the middle of the night. There was no telescope as the pic suggested. And bc there is not clear signage, outside people entered from by the side of the restaurant, and people asked if we could help them find their room bc it was dark. The place has a spectacular view, cool vibe, and nice snacks. But to me, its price doesn't match the value.
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8/10 Very good

My only issues were that the ties and clasp were broke on the Tipi (bedroom) and the same Tipi had a little bit of mold present on the fabric. These were not huge concerns but something that needs to be addressed. I did have a discussion with the maintenance person before we departed and they stated these concerns would be addressed. He was more concerned about water getting into the Tipi because of the rain which was truly not an issue. The property is well maintained and the bathroom was really clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a great stay and the views were amazing.
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8/10 Very good

Great place for qiet refelction. The only thing I didnt like about it was that check in time is after 4pm and check out is 10am.
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6/10 Good

For the price, t
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and peaceful retreat for a solo trip ❤️
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful scenery
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10/10 Exceptional

The view is amazing very romantic
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10/10 Exceptional

I would definitely go back
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10/10 Exceptional

"It was an exceptional experience, 100% recommended. The views are incredible, and the place exceeded all my expectations. I would definitely visit again."
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10/10 Exceptional

The only bad
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10/10 Exceptional

good
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10/10 Exceptional

This property exceeded expectations! I honestly had no clue what we were getting into. We pulled up and it was beautiful! We are sorry we didn’t get there early enough to explore more before dark. Then, it rained so we didn’t get to sit out and enjoy the view. But we need the rain, so we’ll take that. It gives us an excuse to come back! We may try one of the other rooms next time just for a different experience.
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6/10 Good

We loved the property but it is not worth the price! The arrival and check in process is clumsy at best and there is ZERO information in the many emails and messages received from the property. I was having to call or message about WiFi, how to operate the AC units, where was this and where was that because NO information was shared in all the emails and messages and there was NO information in the unit. On top of this, Waze sent us to the wrong place but we could see the property and finally found the entrance. Who doesn't work with the map services to insure proper directions for their guests????
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6/10 Good

Me & my boyfriend booked The Birds Nest for 2 nights. The concept was cool but our bedroom was very hot during the day, even with our AC unit blowing. It would’ve been nice to have some type of curtains/blinds to roll down when the sun beams. It would only feel cool/comfortable when the sun went down & part of the morning. I think this particular room is better during the cooler seasons if you are sensitive to heat, & want to fully enjoy each outdoor floor. The little coffee maker provided had a tiny bit of green algae growth in the corners of the water container, due to the sun beaming in. I think my boyfriend noticed black mold growth inside the AC unit. The fire pit on the roof top didn’t work so it were a little disappointed when sitting out at night. Our private bathroom/shower was part of the public restroom hallway, so you have to make trips up/down the stairs to go there. It was pretty clean but i wasn’t a big fan of the shower as the floor is a flat surface, & i had to lay down an extra towel to avoid too much water splashing out. We had one extension cord to use in our room so you need to use the other wall outlets if you have multiple items to plug up. Thankfully we only had to deal with wasps sneaking into our room as far as bugs go. Other than that, the experience was cool & i liked that our spot was separated more from the other rooms. They provided robes & some cards/games to enjoy which was cute!