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Hill Country Paradise Resort at Lake Buchanan - 1hr from Austin

Lakefront holiday home with water park and sauna

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Outdoor pool
Games room
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
On the serene shores of Lake Buchanan, Paradise Resort Home is your ultimate Texas Hill Country lakefront getaway. With resort-style amenities for up to 38 guests, you can unwind in a cedar sauna or tiled steam room after a swim in the custom pool. Enjoy outdoor cooking with propane and charcoal grills or cozy up by the fire pit under our covered poolside patio.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

10 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 387040 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hill Country Paradise Resort at Lake Buchanan - 1hr from Austin

Private lakefront resort features breathtaking, modern spaces with incredible amenities, situated on 3 acres of lush property that’s perfect for year-round fun! Ideal for family reunions, weddings, birthday parties, work retreats and more, this stunning estate sleeps 38 & can accommodate more for daytime events. This gated resort is packed with indoor & outdoor amenities, including pool & spa. Enjoy strolls along the meandering, tree-shaded walkways throughout the property & down to the lake.


Location

The Hill Country Paradise Resort is just over an hour’s drive from Austin and about two hours’ drive from San Antonio. A part of the Lone Star State’s famous Hill County region, Paradise Resort is situated on the shores of gorgeous Lake Buchanan, one of the six lakes in the Texas Highland Lakes area. If you’re lucky, you might spy a bald eagle soaring across the water, as several pairs have been known to nest nearby.


The Property

Three gorgeous acres, replete with patios, paved paths, soaring trees, manicured lawns and lush landscaping are yours to enjoy at Paradise Resort. Two separate homes and allow friends and family plenty of room to spread out. Make a wish to return next year by tossing a coin over your shoulder into the sparkling fountains!


OUTDOOR AMENITIES

- Large Swimming Pool
- Heated Jacuzzi
- Covered Poolside Patio
- Outdoor Fireplace
- Outdoor Kitchen with propane grill, wood-fueled barbecue smoker, and two clay pits for creative cooking
- 3 acres of space to enjoy
- Beach Volleyball
- Basketball Court
- Ping Pong
- Hammocks
- Swings
- Playscape
- Paddle Boat
- Canoes
- Plenty of Outdoor Seating
- Patio Heaters for Cool Evenings
- Speaker System
- Paved Parking for 20-25 vehicles


INDOOR AMENITIES

- Cedar Dry Sauna
- Steam Room Pool Tables
- Air Hockey
- Foosball
- Smart TVs
- WiFi
- Washer/Dryer


KITCHEN & DINING

Enjoy preparing delicious meals together in the homes’ chef-it-up kitchens! High-end appliances, cookware and accessories, and all the serveware you’ll need are at your disposal. There are commercial ice machines, so beverages are always chilled. Large dining tables indoors and out ensure there’s plenty of room for everyone! Oh, and you’ll be glad for the k-cup coffee machines (complete with creamer and sugar) ready to serve your morning brew.


CONVENIENCE

- Bath towels
- Hand towels
- Wash cloths
- Bed linens
- Shower gel
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Hand soap
- Toilet paper
- Dishwashing soap
- Laundry detergent
- Trash bags
- A full-time outdoor caretaker and maintenance person is always available to handle any emergencies (like getting the hot tub started!).


SAFETY

- Life jackets
- Alarm systems
- Smoke Alarms
- Carbon monoxide detectors
- Security surveillance systems
- Flashlights
- Candles


AND MORE!

- State-of-the-art speaker systems, indoors and out
- Extra-large deep leather sofas
- Dual HVAC to keep guests comfortable
- Picnic tables with umbrellas
- Paved parking for 20-25 vehicles


Our property is located at 315 Ellison, Buchanan Dam, TX, nestled in the heart of the beautiful Texas Hill Country.

The property is private and gated. Guests will receive the gate access code upon booking.

Once inside, you’ll have full access to the entire property and its extensive amenities, offering everything you need for your stay.


$20 per person per day access fee if more than 25 guests to cover liabilities.

- No DJ or loud speakers allowed
- No fireworks allowed anywhere on the property.
- Maximum 3 pets
- Pool Heating Propane Cost (3 days $450)
- Swimming pool and Spa hours 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 10 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Free firewood
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside home / swimming pool side

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Canoeing
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Outdoor pickleball court
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 7,040 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed outside home / swimming pool side

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Paradise Resort Home on Lake Buchanan 45 Miles From Austin

About the area

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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Austin Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Main Event Entertainment - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Lake Travis - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 17 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Sixth Street - 20 min drive - 29.9 km

Getting around

  • Lakeline Station - 11 min drive
  • Austin Station - 19 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabo Bob’s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kerbey Lane Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Hill Country Paradise Resort at Lake Buchanan - 1hr from Austin have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hill Country Paradise Resort at Lake Buchanan - 1hr from Austin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hill Country Paradise Resort at Lake Buchanan - 1hr from Austin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hill Country Paradise Resort at Lake Buchanan - 1hr from Austin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hill Country Paradise Resort at Lake Buchanan - 1hr from Austin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hill Country Paradise Resort at Lake Buchanan - 1hr from Austin located?

This family-friendly Austin holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Main Event Entertainment and Lakeline Mall. Lake Travis and McNeil Crossing are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Hill Country Paradise Resort at Lake Buchanan - 1hr from Austin Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

suzanne d.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was amazing for our family reunion.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place to get away

Amazing resort-like home for our friend gathering. We were able enjoy the grounds all weekend to reconnect in both smaller groups and as an entire party.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

More impressive than the pictures!

We had an amazing time with our friends. They really had everything you needed to have a great weekend. The property was clean and looked better than the pictures.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shishir G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place with fantastic amenities

Had lot of fun with family and friends. Great property with lots of activities to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Melanie P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Get Together

Paradise Resort is a beautiful property right on Buchanan Dam. The grounds are spectacular and much larger then the photos do it justice. The pool is beautiful. All the family had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wyatt G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Atmosphere & Stay

SAM WAS INCREDIBLE and the place was fantastic!! They went above and beyond!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dylan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Really enjoyed our stay here!

Overall we had a wonderful time at this property. It was spacious, clean, and had tons of activities. My only comment would be that it is very far from Austin and the listing doesn’t reflect that accurately.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion with lake view

The view and property are amazing! The hot tub and pool and outdoor seating venues were so relaxing. The lawn was great for outdoor games.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holy Yoga Retreat

We had a wonderful time. The facilities are great for a large gathering. Management was extremely responsive and the place is well maintained. We have several retreaters planning to stay at Paradise on their own!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property off the beaten path

We had a team annual meeting at this property which provided a fantastic retreat for ten of us to reconnect and launch our 2023. Having good close food options and a great grilling setup along with fun evening settings at the fire pit was a wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Property was well maintained. Everything worked properly. Enough of Everything we needed, didn't have to worry about anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shamus C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Resort

This was really a resort. It was an absolutely fantastic stay. We went through the gates at this property and were in shock! It had a great yard, pool, volleyball court, outdoor barbecue, everything we needed. We especially loved all the little things like all the fresh towels, k-cups, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. Plus the steam room and sauna. We were spoiled! Loved this place and would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elva M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Martinez Family Vacation 2024

It was awesome! we had an amazing time with the family, it was perfect it had enough rooms, beds, and bathrooms for our 34 people, kitchen was big enough for the ladies to cook big meals. the gazebo was great with all the grills, we did a lot of cooking outdoors. Swimming pool and spa was in use every day. Took a lot of pictures for memories and the view of the outdoors was so pretty. We will be back, we loved it! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property for groups

This house was really well equipped for groups. We were there with a multi generational family group. Bbq area and patio seating were amazing, e we enjoyed relaxing and looking at the view of the water. We loved the big grass area for games and relaxing. We had a few things break and not work while we were there and they were very quick to fix any issues. The little loft area didn’t work out for us to use and the beds could be more comfortable but other than that, everything was perfect! Would definitely stay again with a large group.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belva A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

Everyone was impressed with the property. Lots of activities and a whole lot of different ways to cook for a fair size gathering. Lots of fridge and freezer space too. Update needed to the floor plan layout. It isn’t quite accurate. Host very responsive to questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G., Lakeway

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

October Family reunion

Delightful place for family gathering. Price has risen a lot during last year but still worth it. Most of the gas fired grills did not work and need to be repaired. This was disappointing as most everything else was in good repair.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Cody B., Fannett, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Buchanan Dam

Lots of outdoor amenities. Property is very well taken care of, with the property manager/staff on the grounds daily cleaning and performing general maintenance. Owner and staff were very accommodating, and responsive. The owner provided his cell phone number and always responded within a matter of minutes. Kitchen is well stocked with just about anything you could need. The only exception being the can opener - it needs to be replaced. 10/10 would recommend this property
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property Right on the Lake

My family recently stayed on this property and highly recommend it. The property has so much to do with volleyball, ping pong, pickle ball, basketball, pool tables, swimming, and lake access. All the rooms were great, and the kitchen was big. The coffee setup was great in the mornings. The outdoor living space was awesome including all the grills to cook. We will definitely look to try to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G., Lakeway

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding

Beautifu, immaculate property and site. Having 2 separate kitchens in the mornings a real plus.. So mmany things to do, or we could just relax. All 18 of us liked it so much we've re-booked for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property!

Absolutely gorgeous houses and outdoor kitchen. Huge! Plenty of space for our crowd. Lighting was bright and kitchen was spacious and well-equipped. Recommended that a pitcher or two be added plus food storage containers. We enjoyed our stay immensely! Thanks to the grounds keepers Monce and her hubby and to David for their kind assistance with details.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W., San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay! Photos didn't do it justice!

We had a wonderful time celebrating a (fairly tame) joint bachelor + bachelorette. Sam and David (property manager and handyman respectively) were communicative and helpful. Superb cleanliness and presentation. Very well-stocked (silverware, plates, pots/pans, towels, bath products, TP). Paper towels were the only basics not included (or we couldn't find). Bonuses include a paddleboat, kayaks, heated spa, water features, awesome sound systems (indoor and out). WiFi was not the fastest but that didn't matter to us. Overall this exceeded our expectations and we wouldn't hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL C., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay and quick responses

The stay was excellent, and communication was quick. All questions were answered quickly either by phone or messaging.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Tona A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Leadership Training Location

We used this venue to conduct a 2 day leadership training for our company. Although there were a few issues with the venue, (door handle kept falling off) the property owner was very attentive and responded quickly to all of our needs. I would like to mention that our check-out was at 11 am and we had the housekeeping team come into the main house and disrupt our closing session around 10:45 am even though they could have started cleaning the 2nd house which we had already moved out of. Maybe tell the staff to wait until 11am before you start the cleaning process. We would definitely use this facility again in the future. It was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property, Wonderful Place to Catch Up With Old Friends

A group of eight of us just spent four nights at the property. While the property can obviously accommodate quite a few more people, we loved the fact that there were multiple places where we could all just hang out (great room, dining table, pool/hot tub, outdoor covered seating area). The bedrooms are all as advertised. Some might have one more bed than optimal, but everything is clean, comfortable and well cared for. The views of the lake were fantastic. A couple guys really enjoyed getting out on the kayaks. The pool / hot tub were fantastic and very well cleaned. The hot tub can comfortably fit at least eight people. Some of the outdoor areas could probably use a little updating, in particular the grills, smoker and outdoor couch cushions, but we used them all and were satisfied. Most importantly, both the owner and property manager are incredibly responsive. In the months leading up to our stay, any time I had a question, it never took more than 15 minutes for the owner to respond, which was amazing considering how busy people's lives are. Same thing for the property manager. During our stay he gave me his cell phone number. I reached out to him a few times with questions and he always responded within 5 minutes. That's truly rare these days. Overall, a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sidd D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Resort Type Stay

We had a group of 6 families staying at the property, the resort/paradise home was absolutely stunning! Pool, Hot Tub, and the Outdoor space were used everyday and were in great condition and have amazing views of the lake. David was there everyday to help with anything we needed and took out the trash as well. Would absolutely recommend this property for bigger groups!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021