Brittany B.
Yelp
In booking this hotel, I broke one of my cardinal rules. I saw a deal, spontaneously booked my room, THEN and only then, after finalizing my purchase, took a peek at the reviews.
I guess this was just a clever way for the universe to remind me to keep a little spontaneity in my life, because this blind booked resulted in a pretty solid experience.
I think it's important to note, I'm a fairly adventurous female in my 30s, so is my partner. We did not bring children, or fur babies along, but we did bring our vehicle (which proved useful). We're just a few 30 something's that love adventure, activity and natural air!
The hotel itself isn't in my opinion one of those resorts that offers enough amenities to fill your adventurous needs, and most amenities are found atleast 10-15 minutes into the city by car.
So what do they offer, and why may they be worth the stay?
*Although the rooms are dated, the Lakeside views of Lake Travis and a lakeside patio view for every room makes up for the lackluster first impression. 2 things here. 1. The deer! The deer are everywhere and happy to hang out near your patio. 2. The sunsets over the lake are LOVELY.
*The adult pool and hot tub are beautifully designed
additions that are steps away from the on-site spa and gym (they have Peloton). The spa is bit pricy, but eliminates the the need to drive elsewhere if you're looking for a day of pampering!
*S'mores and occasional fresh baked cookies
- I'm unsure if the s'mores are seasonal, but what I do know is that if you arrive and find s'mores packets at the front desk, grab a few and indulge at the fire pit when the time comes. Seriously...I added a whole star for the s'mores alone :D.
*Booze- while there are several bars on site, only one was open during our stay. I can't speak to the drinks or the service since I did not indulge, but it's comforting to know whiskey is a few steps away if the need arises.
*The mini fridge in our room was appreciated. Minor, but appreciated.
*Southern hospitality- We had a few minor issues with our room. The staff was immediately apologetic, responsive, and offered to place us in another room to resolve the issue. After checking out, the staff allowed us keep our luggage on site until we finished our hike.
*Elevation- ok this is relative, but coming from flat a Houston, it was nice to explore the surrounding area including the local trails and beautiful hillside views.
Although this spot is not for everyone, and without a deal, the price can be steep, I think it's certainly worth looking into for your next stay.
P.S. I now understand the notes mentioning Elvis. Elvis is fantastic!