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Around the lake

There is a lot more than the lake.

Granite Shoals sits between Marble Falls and Kingsland, in the middle of the Highland Lakes. State parks, caverns, Texas barbecue and small towns, most of it within 40 minutes.

Lake LBJ from above
Marble Falls
10 min
Kingsland
15 min
Horseshoe Bay
20 min
Burnet
25 min
Austin
1 hr

On the water

Bring a boat or rent one. The dock and slip are yours.

  • The house from the lake at dusk, with the boat slip and slide

    Lake LBJ by boat

    At the dock

    Cruise to Horseshoe Bay or tie up for lunch at a lakeside restaurant.

  • Kayak the coves

    At the dock

    The house kayaks launch from the dock. Early mornings are glass-flat.

  • Inks Lake State Park

    25 min

    Clear water, pink granite, and the Devil’s Waterhole for cliff jumping.

Outdoors

Granite, caves and Hill Country trails.

  • Longhorn Cavern

    25 min

    Guided walks through a limestone cave, cool all year.

  • Enchanted Rock

    1 hr

    A pink granite dome with a short, steep climb and a long view. Reserve day passes ahead.

  • Hidden Falls Adventure Park

    15 min

    Off-road trails for Jeeps and side-by-sides outside Marble Falls.

Eat and drink

Pie, barbecue and Hill Country wine.

  • Blue Bonnet Cafe

    10 min

    A Marble Falls institution since 1929. Go for breakfast, stay for the pie.

  • Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que

    35 min

    Pick your cut straight off the pit in Llano.

  • Hill Country wineries

    20–40 min

    Tasting rooms around Burnet, Tow and Spicewood. Easy for a group with a driver.

Small towns

Main streets worth an afternoon.

  • Downtown Marble Falls

    10 min

    Shops, coffee and Lakeside Park on Lake Marble Falls.

  • Kingsland

    15 min

    Where the Llano and Colorado rivers meet. Quiet, old-Texas, good for a sunset drive.

  • Horseshoe Bay

    20 min

    Golf, a marina and lakefront dining.

At the house

Everything you need is already here.

Before you head out, this is what you come back to.

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Heated pool
Swim in spring and fall too.
Lake slide
Deck straight into the water.
Private dock and slip
Bring a boat or have one delivered.
Kayaks
Waiting at the dock.
Sun deck
Loungers over the water.
Fire pit
For the cool nights.
Elevator
Between every floor.
Accessible suite
Designed for limited mobility.

Local services

The people we send our guests to.

Boat and water sport rentals

Party bus and wine tours

Private chef

  • Local chefs

    We work with local chefs for group dinners, brunch or an event. Ask when you book and we will connect you.

    Ask about a chef

If you head to Austin

About an hour down the road.

  • Zilker Park Austin’s big central park
  • Zilker Botanical Gardens Botanical garden
  • Peter Pan Mini Golf Classic Austin mini golf
  • Congress Avenue Bridge bats Thousands fly out at sunset Details
  • Mount Bonnell Lookout over the Colorado River
  • Kalahari Indoor water park
  • The Thinkery Kids museum
Marble Falls 10 min The official guide to things to do in Marble Falls. Fredericksburg 1 hr Wineries, Main Street and the heart of the Hill Country.

What to do, season by season.

Spring
Bluebonnets along the highways, a heated pool, and trails before the heat sets in.
Summer
A constant-level lake: the slide, kayaks, the boat and sunsets off the dock.
Fall
Wineries at harvest, cool nights around the fire pit.
Winter
Walkway of Lights in Marble Falls, and a big house for the holidays.

We send you our guide.

Every booking gets Gabriel and Natalie’s local guide: where to eat, when to get there, and what to reserve ahead.

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