The Retreat on the Hill

Our glamping stay was incredible! The mirror house was cozy and spotless, with all the comforts of home while still feeling close to nature. We loved waking up to the beautiful sunrise and relaxing by watching our favorite movies on the projector at night. The staff were welcoming and attentive, making the whole experience effortless and memorable. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a perfect mix of adventure and comfort!

My stay at The Retreat on the Hill was absolutely unforgettable! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the breathtaking 360° views of the Texas Hill Country — it truly feels like you’re on top of the world. The setting was peaceful, scenic, and perfect for a couple’s escape just about an hour from Austin. Greg was super friendly and attentive, and check-in was smooth and easy. The whole experience felt like a true escape from the everyday — quiet, relaxing, and truly rejuvenating. We loved our time there and already can’t wait to come back to try a different suite and explore more of the Hill Country! Highly recommend this place for couples, anniversaries, honeymoons, or just a peaceful weekend retreat. 💫

My stay at the Bird’s Nest! My family and I enjoyed our stay. We liked the environment and the natural situation. The rocks steps, the surrounding trees were great. It’s a great place to retreat and hide out from the noises of our cities. However, something should be done to take care the children room of the nest. When it rains the kids room becomes unstable. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.

⭐️⭐️ The location is stunning and the overall experience felt magical, but unfortunately, our stay was marred by poor customer service and misleading expectations. One of the main draws for booking the dome was the beautiful lighting shown in the pictures—especially the upper and side dome lights. Sadly, those lights were not working during our stay. We contacted management at night to ask if we had missed any switches or if the lights were malfunctioning. They confirmed the lights weren’t working and had already been ordered for replacement—but this wasn’t communicated to us before booking. What made the situation worse was the manager’s rude response, accusing us of “threatening to leave,” which was completely uncalled for. We were simply trying to understand the issue and asked if they could provide extra lighting. The manager kept insisting the dome lights were just decorative and didn’t affect the experience. While we understood that, the ambiance shown in the photos was a big part of why we chose this place. For a stay that costs over $700 per night, we expected better transparency and respectful communication. We truly loved the setting and the concept, but the lack of working features and dismissive attitude from management made it hard to fully enjoy. A little more care for guests would go a long way.

Awesome weekend getaway for me and my wife! Beautiful views and surroundings, super peaceful and felt very private. We stayed in the Mirror House and we highly recommend it! Definitely a unique and fun experience. We had everything we needed and really enjoyed our stay. Again, you can’t beat the view from our room. There are fun little surprises tucked in everywhere in the room…I won’t spoil it. If you’re questioning whether this will make for a romantic getaway, take my word for it! Worth every penny! A couple of restaurants and a coffee shop in walking distance. Julie’s Cocina was really good!

The rooms and scenery are breath taking. Very clean. Thoughtful gifts left in the room for guests. Fun little games included in some of the suites. We even extended our stay an extra day it was just such a great place to hangout. There's a park with tennis courts and yard games, a café bar with food and coffee and small little events on the camp grounds and plenty to do in the neighboring towns which are close by. Very family and pet friendly. We will definitely be returning.

Retreat on the hill was such a best and amazing experience. The room was very clean, views were beautiful and they provide complimentary snacks. Theres plenty of food options within a walkable distance, and marble falls is about 10mins away if you need anything else. Greg was so kind, and made us feel welcomed! Cant wait to come back

We recently stayed in both the Stardome Suite and the Mirror House, and from start to finish it was amazing! From the moment we laid down, the beds stole our hearts. The king beds in both suites featured luxury linens and offered firm-but-plush support that made sinking in at night feel like floating. (I truly slept better than I have in a very long time.) Everything else was well thought out — the outdoor soaking tubs, the quiet serenity, the private decks with sweeping Hill Country views. Check-in was easy and the staff was always courteous and helpful if we needed anything.The restaurants on property were great as well. If you want luxury, comfort, and a truly memorable escape, this place nails it. We can’t wait to go back!

The property itself is just gorgeous & there are so many suites to choose from! We had the opportunity to stay in the Curves suite this past weekend & it was just delightful. The suite does not have a kitchen but is equipped with a few small kitchen appliances. The bathroom is an open concept which is very interesting; it runs through the center of the suite & includes the toilet, sink AND shower. The suite was ready to handle some chilly weather with heated blankets for guests along with robes! Keep in mind there are a few dinner options within walking distance; The Bay View Restaurant & Bar is the closest. The Retreat actually houses a walkway to this restaurant which is so convenient! There are additional bathrooms on the property along with sinks and hand sanitizer. The only drawback here is that there aren't any barricades of any kind to keep guests safe from falling into the hill country. I would advise anyone wanting to stay here to leave the kiddos at home. Sonia was so friendly & made sure we had everything we needed during our stay. I see great things in the future for Retreat on The Hill.

DO NOT STAY HERE -- please read -- and heed -- other reviews of the Stardome! The concept is sweet: sleep in a clear dome under the west Texas stars. And frankly we had gotten past the fact that the dome itself is so dingy you cannot actually see the stars. But what made us check out of our room within hours of checking in was that our room was literally COVERED in tiny bugs when we returned from dinner at the bottom of the hill. And while it should have been a red flag that the room had a bug zapper in it in the first place, the zapper zapped for 20 minutes straight as we tried to decide what to do -- texting and calling the on-site manager (as instructed at check-in) about our horrible situation at 7:45pm with not a single reply. Then after all this, they still kept half our money, when we had to pack up and drive at night, and pay a last-minute rate at a different -- but bug-free! -- hotel. I am a frequent traveler and adventurer and have never had a worse experience or worse customer service than this. Don't be fooled by the concept -- the execution is terrible.

Excellent experience - unique, fun and creative accommodations. Comfortable and clean. Spacious and enjoyable. Highly recommend for a getaway from the city to recharge.

Amazing Experience! So quiet. We took a bff trip to have some quiet time no kids and it was exactly what we needed. Veronica was so sweet showing us everything.

Wow! That's the best word to describe the feeling and ambience here. This little getaway is incredible. The views are amazing and the service is amazing. I cannot wait to come back, the bay view cliff house was the best spot to relax. The bathtub in the room was also incredible. Best place to stay in the area!

Never ever come to this place, I paid more than $300 just for one night for the BIRDS NEST and it's nothing the same as the promoted on the website

I'm all for paying good money for luxury accommodations, but this place was so disappointing for the prices they charge. We actually discussed leaving for another hotel down the road and just losing the money. When we arrived later than expected, there was no where to park. Our room was very difficult and confusing to find. (This was confirmed the next day when a woman in a robe was at our door trying to open it because she thought it was her room). The only seating option was a very uncomfortable couch that was not made for 6'1" adult male. No curtains on the bedroom window to block out the sun, only a few command strips to maybe hang a sheet. The bathroom was the worst part and a very poor design decision. The whole restroom was the shower so everything was soaking wet after a shower. No dry place to get dressed! Our room also flooded overnight from a storm. We woke up to all of our belongings soaked, the rugs soaked, and decided to cut our trip short and leave. We noticed water damage on the walls which would make mold a serious concern. After we explained the situation, they "generously" offered us 50% off our next trip. Like hey, pay us half as much next time for the same lousy experience. No thank you. They did finally give us a discount off our rate. Very disappointing experience.

Great Experience! The room was so clean, quiet and it was what we needed. Took a bff trip and as moms with young kids, we really enjoyed our full day off. Recommend this place and I will be back with my husband.