Hollows Hilltop Home | Pano Views, All Amenities
From $291/night
North Shore Lake Travis · Texas Hill Country
Welcome, Winter Texans
Texans fondly call snowbirds from the Northern U.S. and Canada "Winter Texans." Spend your winter in the Hill Country on Lake Travis — fully furnished homes, cottages, and villas, at local's rates.
Hollows Hilltop Home | Pano Views, All Amenities
$291 / night — ask about extended-stay rates
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Why Winter Texans Choose the Hill Country
A Milder Winter, 40 Minutes From Austin
Most Winter Texans head to the Rio Grande Valley in deep South Texas. A growing number are discovering the Hill Country on Lake Travis instead — winters that are genuinely mild without the long drive south.
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Mild, Not Extreme
Daytime highs typically run 50–70°F, with far fewer freezing days than the Midwest or Northeast — and none of the snow shoveling.
02
Close to Everything
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, major hospital systems, and real city amenities are 40–45 minutes away — not hours down South Texas backroads.
03
A Full Season of Things to Do
Hill Country wineries, two golf courses in Lago Vista, state parks and wildlife preserves, and Lake Travis itself — all within a short drive of your door.
Homes, Cottages & Villas
Fully Furnished for Extended Stays
Every property is fully furnished with utilities and high-speed Wi-Fi included. Pick the space that fits your winter — from cozy cottages to lakefront homes.
Getting Here & Around
Close to Everything You Love
The North Shore of Lake Travis is your peaceful home base, with the Hill Country and Austin both close at hand.
20 minCedar Park
30 minRound Rock
30 minNorth Austin
15 minFlat Creek Estate Winery
15 minBalcones Canyonlands Wildlife Preserve
45 minAustin-Bergstrom Int'l Airport
Things to Do
A Full Winter of Hill Country Living
Hill Country Wineries
Grape stomps, tastings, and live music throughout the season. Flat Creek Estate Winery is a local favorite, 15 minutes away.
Golf
Lago Vista has two courses — Highland Lakes and Lago Vista Golf Club — both on the Lake Travis peninsula with 36 holes of Hill Country views.
Nature & Wildlife
Over a dozen state parks and preserves within 30 miles, including Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge — birdwatching, deer, and armadillos included.
Lake Travis
Boating, kayaking, jet skiing, and fishing right on the North Shore — rentals available for every kind of day on the water.
Hunting & Fishing
Native game fish in area lakes and streams, plus a real hunting season for white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and migratory birds.
Golf Cart Rentals
The easiest way to get around the resort all season — 4- and 6-seat carts delivered to your door.
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Winter Texan Perks
More Than Just a Place to Stay
$1,000 deposit
Lock In Next Winter
Loved your stay? A $1,000 deposit reserves your same property and rate for next season — before anyone else gets the chance to book it.
$150 credit, both sides
Bring a Friend, Save Together
Know another Winter Texan looking for a place on Lake Travis? Refer them to us and you'll both get a $150 credit once they book their stay.
Buy 5, get 1 free
Golf Package
Pick up the 5-round package at Lago Vista's courses and your first round is on us — six rounds of Hill Country golf for the price of five.
Up to 15% off your first month
Book Early, Save More
Save on your first month when you reserve ahead: 15% off if you book by February 1, 10% by July 1, or 5% by October 1. Every month after your first is at the standard seasonal rate.
A Winter Texan Tradition
Meet Your Neighbors This Season
Part of being a Winter Texan is the people you meet along the way. With your permission, we'll add a simple profile — first name, hometown, and what you love to do — so fellow guests staying the same month can say hello.
Example
Carol & Jim R.
Minneapolis, MN"Ask us about the best sunset spot on the water."
Example
Patricia T.
Calgary, AB"Happy to share our favorite Hill Country winery."
Want to be featured next season? Just let us know at check-in — it's completely optional, and nothing is shared without your OK.
Settling In
Local Essentials for a Longer Stay
Pharmacies
- CVS Pharmacy20601 FM 1431, Lago Vista · (512) 267-8010
- Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy8087 Bronco Ln, Lago Vista · (512) 267-1640
Healthy Eating & Groceries
- Lago Vista Farmers MarketSaturday mornings, 5803 Thunderbird — local produce, bakers, and prepared foods
- Lowe's Market & Brookshire Brotherseveryday grocery, right in Lago Vista
- H-E-B & Sprouts Farmers Marketbigger selection, 20 minutes away in Cedar Park
FAQ
Planning Your Winter Stay
A Winter Texan is a snowbird — a visitor from the Northern U.S. or Canada — who spends the winter months in Texas. Most Winter Texans head to the Rio Grande Valley in deep South Texas, but a growing number are discovering the Hill Country on Lake Travis instead: milder winters than the Midwest or Northeast, no snow or ice, and Austin's airport, hospitals, and culture just 40 minutes away.
Most Winter Texan stays run one to several months, typically October through March. Monthly rates start around $1,800 for a studio, $2,100 for a one-bedroom, $2,400 for a two-bedroom, and $3,300 for a three-bedroom — call us at (512) 267-7000 and we'll confirm the rate for your exact property and length of stay.
Mild. Daytime highs typically run in the 50s to 70s, with far fewer freezing days than the Midwest or Northeast and none of the snow. It isn't the sub-tropical Rio Grande Valley, but it's a genuinely comfortable winter — with Hill Country wineries, golf, and Lake Travis itself right outside your door.
Yes — every property is fully furnished with utilities and high-speed Wi-Fi included, so you can settle in and stay connected with family for the season.
Several of our properties are pet-friendly. Let us know when you call and we'll point you to the right options.
Ready to Plan Your Winter Texas Stay?
Call us and we'll match you with the right property for your extended winter visit.
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