Air conditioning
BBQ facilities
Board games / puzzles
Bottled water
Cashless payment accepted
Chapel
Common areas disinfected daily
Contactless check-in / check-out
Express check-in / check-out
Fire extinguishers
Fireplace, outdoor
First aid kits
Golf course within 3.5 km / 2 mi
Guest accommodations disinfected between stays
Guest parking
Guests can opt out of daily room cleaning
Heating
Hiking
Honeymoon / bridal suite
Hot Tub
Internet
Invoices
Non-smoking rooms
Open-air bath
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Private check-in / check-out
Smoke alarms
Snack bar
Sun deck
Terrace
Tour Assistance
Vending machine (drinks)
Vending machine (snacks)
Wine / Champagne
Bayview Cliff House
The Bayview Cliff House is perched ten stories above Horseshoe Bay with a 15-foot cathedral ceiling, two transparent cliffside walls, glass-sided tub, adjustable / reclining / massage bed, and a star gazing balcony. This incredibly unique A-Frame unit comes with a mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker and private bathroom. The Bayview Cliff House is the ultimate experiential glamping unit and comes with a unique "Cliffside Shower" with amazing views of the lake and hill country!
Microwave
Coffee maker
Wireless internet (WiFi)
Air-conditioning
Hairdryer
Requires Stairs
Cameras/Surveillance
Near Lake, River, or Water Body
Heights With No Fence
Mini Fridge
Freezer
Coffee
Ice Maker
BBQ/Gril Utensils
Wine Glasses
Linens Provided
Towels Provided
Firewood Provided
Hot Water
Basic Soaps
Body Soap
Hair Conditioner
Shower Gel
Paper Towels
Shampoo
Toilet Paper
Private Entrance
Rain Shower
Lock on Bedroom Door
Extra Pillows & Blankets
Iron & board
Laptop Friendly Workspace
Stereo
Games/Board Games
Outdoor Grill
Deck/Patio
Balcony/Terrace
Walkable to Park
Sunset Cliff House
Perched on the edge of our cliff that's ten stories above Horseshoe Bay, The Sunset Cliff House is an experiential glamping retreat! This A-frame is unlike any place you have stayed. With a 15 foot cathedral ceiling, two transparent walls, an adjustable queen size bed with massage, glass sided "sunset tub", mini fridge/microwave/coffee, private balcony hanging over the cliff, and a private bathroom with the best shower views - the Sunset Cliffhouse is the perfect place to escape for a weekend.
Lounge Seat
Fire pit
Outdoor Seating
Tipis
The two Tipis at Retreat on the Hill create a single suite - Tipi I has a queen bed, air conditioning, mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and Alexa for music. Tipi II is a bathroom suite that includes a jetted bath with bubbles and night lights! Ours is a unique "urban glamping" experience as our accommodations are located on a clifftop ten stories above Horseshoe Bay, but walkable to restaurants and offering incredible sunset views and the night lights of the lake!
Outdoor seating
Playground
Eagle's Nest Retreat
On a private deck on the second floor of our Glampominium is The Eagle's Nest Retreat, our largest luxury safari tent is perched above Horseshoe Bay on a huge private deck with incredible views of the sunset and night sky. The Eagle's Nest Retreat has a large private deck, private restroom, indoor/outdoor shower, and an outdoor star-soaking tub. This luxury safari tent includes a king-size bed, mini-frig, microwave, and coffee maker.
Central Heating
Outdoor Dining
Outdoor Shower
Hammock
Curves, The Container Suite
Curves is a luxury container suite located at Retreat on the Hill, sitting over 100 feet above Horseshoe Bay in the world's first glampominium. Curves is unlike any accommodation you have stayed at before. Having traveled the world in its previous life, Curves is now home to a luxury suite with queen bed, sitting area, internet TV, mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, and a private bedroom balcony with incredible Hill Country views.
Toaster
Private Living Room
Desk
Smart TV
Music Library
Stardome Suite
Take in the stars in our transparent 16-foot diameter dome that sits at the highest point of Retreat on the Hill with unparalleled 360 degrees of Horseshoe Bay and the hill country. Melt into the king size bed as meteors shower the night. The dome's incredible outdoor space includes a European style all-tile bathroom, outdoor deck shower and totally over-the-top seeping-the-view tub. Kick-back on the sectional couch on your large private deck by the fire table and enjoy the truly epic views.
Ica Maker
Safe
Sunroof/Roof Terrace
Twins
Located on a private deck on the second floor of our Glampominium - The Twins - two safari tents perched above Horseshoe bay with incredible views of the sunset / night sky over the lake. One luxury tent includes a king-size bed, AC/heat, mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. The second tent includes two queen size beds, AC/heat, and a mini-fridge. The Twins can sleep up to 6 guests and has a large deck with a private bathroom, indoor and outdoor shower, seating, and hammock.
Kitchenette
Bird's Nest
The Bird's Nest is a super secluded treehouse that sits on a huge, three level deck that is perched on a cliff with amazing views of Horseshoe Bay. This incredibly unique unit has three separate, epic outdoor spaces to lounge and take in the superb views, one of which has a dreamy queen size hanging bed. The unit comes with a king size bed, mini fridge, coffee maker, and microwave. It also has a private bathroom that is located about 50 steps away at the top of the hill.
Mosquito Net
Portable Fans
Desk Chair
Lanai/Gazebo
Wings
"Wings" is our transforming A-frame - four 10 foot doors that open like wings to open your room to nature! Open all four and watch both the sunrise and sunset from bed! Wings is perched on a private 800 square foot deck that sits ten stories above Horseshoe Bay and includes an Queen bed, glass sided bath, and a super unique bathroom built into the cliffside boulder with a rainfall shower head. Wings offers two outdoor spaces (main level comes with our famous sky net) plus a netted reading loft!
Starfield Observatory
Perched way above Horseshoe Bay, The Starfield is an 18 foot transparent dome to sleep under the stars! The Starfield sits on a private 800 square foot deck and includes a king bed, an outdoor "star bath", private restroom with rainfall shower head, kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and more! The unit comes with two outdoor lounge spaces including the main level with a couch/chairs + fire table and the lower level private deck with hanging egg chair, both with insane views.
Dining Table
Kettle
Lounge Seats
Mirror House
The Mirror House, our largest accommodation, sits on an 800 square foot deck overlooking Horseshoe Bay and includes a king size adjustable bed, jetted corner bath (for two), video projector, Alexa, skynet lounge, refrigerator/microwave/coffee and some surprises! All the walls of the main room and the restroom for The Mirror House are made from one-way mirrors - during the day you can see out but you can't see in -while in the evening we have blackout curtains you can use in the bedroom and restroom for additional privacy. (Unfortunately due to the nature of our mirrored glass this accommodation is not pet friendly.)
Full Property Buyout
The Retreat on the Hill is a premier glamping resort with 11 highly unique, experiential lodging accommodations that are perched on a clifftop in the Texas Hill Country, offering breathtaking 360-degree views of Lakes LBJ and Marble Falls. Located in Cottonwood Shores just under an hour from Austin, it's an ideal property for a full weekend wedding, wellness retreat, family reunion, or corporate retreat with luxury one-of-a-kind accommodations like star-gazing domes, safari tents, tipis, and cliffside cabins featuring incredible outdoor spaces and many desirable amenities. The full property buyout comes with exclusive access to the property including all 11 unique lodging accommodations as well as all common spaces including a large fire pit, walking paths, multiple sitting areas, and outdoor event spaces (new modern event hall and cliffside pool coming by mid-2027!). Inquire for more information on hosting events at the Retreat!
Bathrobes