Hollows Hilltop Home | Pano Views, All Amenities
From $257/night
The Hollows Resort
Lago Vista · Jonestown · Lake Travis, Texas
Looking for a Hotel in Lago Vista?
There isn't one — and that's the best thing that could've happened to your trip. Browse our private homes, resort villas, and lakeside condos on Lake Travis. Direct booking, no platform fees.
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3Resort Communities
40 minFrom Austin
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The honest answer
There's no hotel in Lago Vista — and that's actually great news.
Lago Vista, Texas sits on the north shore of Lake Travis with Hill Country views in every direction. There's no Marriott, no Holiday Inn, no chain hotel of any kind — because the city developed as a residential and resort community, not a commercial corridor. What that means for you: instead of a hotel room with a parking-lot view, you get a private home, a lakeside villa, or a resort condo with a pool — at prices that are often lower than what a hotel would charge.
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Where You'll Stay
54 Properties — All Direct Book
From resort villas at The Island on Lake Travis to ranch estates and Hill Country casitas. Filter below or browse the full list.
The Summit at the Hollows | Best Pano Views
From $218/night
The Hollows Resort
Beautiful Home at Hollows Resort - All Amenities Included
From $257/night
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The Grand Overlook - 4BR Home w/ Lake Views
From $356/night
The Hollows Resort
Fireside in the Hills | 5 Star Resort & 4 Pools
From $238/night
The Hollows Resort
Skyline Casita | Resort Amenities + Smokehouse
From $224/night
The Hollows Resort
Escalon Ranch - 49 - Acre Hill Country Estate near Lake Travis
From $603/night
Escalon Ranch
Lux Cabin + Bunkhouse | Hollows Amenities Access
From $258/night
The Hollows Resort
Wine on Texas Time | 5 Star View, Vineyard, & Kayaks
From $277/night
Marble Falls
Resort Villa with Panoramic Lake & Hill Country Views
From $225/night
The Hollows Resort
Gorgeous Villa in Hollows - Stunning Views / Pools
From $184/night
The Hollows Resort
The View - Gorgeous Villa in The Hollows Resort
From $225/night
The Hollows Resort
Where We Are
Four Communities. One Lake.
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The Island on Lake Travis
A full-service gated resort at 3404 American Drive, Lago Vista. Private marina, resort pools, hot tubs, tennis, restaurant, and spa — all included with your villa stay. Studios to 3-bedroom waterfront units.
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The Hollows Resort
Upscale North Shore community with Hill Country views. Casitas and lake houses with access to the Beach Club, resort pools, and lake. Private, quiet, and minutes from Jonestown and Lago Vista.
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Escalon Ranch
A 6-bedroom, 3-bath private ranch estate in Lago Vista. Pool, Hill Country acreage, and room for 12 guests — the right choice for family reunions, corporate retreats, and group getaways.
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Point Venture & Lake Travis
Lakefront homes and Hill Country cottages along the north shore — Point Venture, Lago Vista, and Jonestown. Each home includes its own community's amenities (Point Venture or LVPOA), plus boat ramps and lake recreation.
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The Honest Comparison
Vacation Rental vs. Hotel
What you get when you choose a private stay over a hotel room.
Vacation Rental
- Full kitchen — cook your own meals
- Private pool or resort pool access
- Multiple bedrooms under one roof
- No shared walls, no hall noise
- Laundry in-unit
- Lake Travis or Hill Country views
- Space for children, pets, and groups
- Book direct — no platform markup
- Resort amenities at Island stays
Hotel Room
- No kitchen — eat out every meal
- Shared pool (if any)
- One room for your whole group
- Neighbors through every wall
- Coin laundry or valet
- Parking lot view
- No yard, no porch, no space
- Fees added at checkout
- Doesn't exist in Lago Vista anyway
Common Questions
Everything You Want to Know
There is no traditional hotel chain in Lago Vista, TX. The city's identity is built around private residential and resort living on Lake Travis — which means visitors stay in private homes and resort villas rather than generic hotel rooms. We think that's the better deal, and so do the guests who come back every year.
It depends on your group. For a full resort experience with pools and a private marina, The Island on Lake Travis is the standout. For Hill Country views and quiet North Shore access, The Hollows Resort properties are ideal. For a large group that wants to spread out, Escalon Ranch sleeps 12 with a pool and private grounds.
Lago Vista is approximately 35–45 minutes northwest of downtown Austin via Highway 183 or RM 2222. It's one of the closest Lake Travis destinations to the city — close enough for a weekend escape, far enough to feel like a world apart.
The Island on Lake Travis is a private gated resort community at 3404 American Drive, Lago Vista. It's not a public hotel — it's a collection of individually-owned villas with full resort amenities: multiple pools, hot tubs, a private marina, tennis courts, restaurant, and spa. You book one of the units through us and get full resort access for the duration of your stay.
No account needed. Click any property, then "Check Availability & Reserve." Our checkout is handled by OwnerRez — the same system used by professional vacation rental managers across the U.S. Pay securely by card, and you'll receive a confirmation immediately. No platform fees added on top.
We hear you
You searched for a hotel. Here's what you were actually looking for.
There's no Marriott in Lago Vista — or Jonestown, or Point Venture. But every reason you'd want a hotel? A vacation rental here does it better.
"I just need a reliable place to stay — not a gamble."
Every property in our portfolio is managed by Above & Beyond Hosting — a professional property management company with 15+ years on the North Shore. Same team, same standards, every booking. You're not rolling the dice on a stranger's Airbnb.
"We're a group — hotels split us into different rooms on different floors."
Every property here is an entire home. Your group stays under one roof, shares a kitchen and living room, and doesn't have to schedule a lobby meetup to spend time together. Lago Vista has properties that sleep 2 to 12+.
"Hotels always add resort fees, parking fees, and breakfast costs at checkout."
What you see is what you pay. No resort fees, no mandatory valet, no $22 scrambled eggs. You've got a full kitchen — and we'll point you to the best local spots when you want to go out. Direct booking means no Airbnb or Vrbo markup on top of that.
"I want a pool and real amenities — not a parking lot view."
The Island on Lake Travis gives you resort pools, a private marina, a spa, tennis courts, and a restaurant — all included with your stay. The Hollows has its own Beach Club on Lake Travis. And many individual properties come with private pools of their own.
"My dog is coming. Half the hotels said no."
Several properties in Lago Vista and Jonestown welcome pets. Filter on the vacation rentals page or call us and we'll match you to the right property — no $75 pet fee tacked on at the end.
"What if something goes wrong? With a hotel there's a front desk."
Above & Beyond Hosting has a local team on call. You get a direct contact, not a customer service queue. If the A/C acts up at 9 PM or you need an early check-in arranged, you call a real person who knows your property.
You're in the right place
You came looking for a hotel.
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54 properties on Lake Travis. Book direct — no Airbnb markup, no resort fees.