Brickmans Restaurant & Bar (formerly The Grill at Lakehouse)

Upscale, modern hotel on a lake offering chic, contemporary rooms, plus 2 outdoor pools. Set on Lake San Marcos, this upscale, modern hotel is 0.7 miles from Lake San Marcos Executive Golf Course, and 1.6 miles from Bradley Park. The chic, contemporary suites and cottages come with flat-screen TVs and complimentary WiFi, plus private patios or balconies. Some quarters have wet bars, fireplaces and lake views. There are 2 heated outdoor pools, plus firepits, hot tubs and hammocks.

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