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Cabin in Buchanan Dam
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 113 reviewsCozy lake cabin(Swimming pool/Kayaks shared)
Jun 25 – Jul 2
Cottage in Burnet
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 147 reviews2 Bed 2 Bath Pecan House on the Lake— Sleeps 10!
Mar 23 – 30
Home in Tow
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviewsLakefront Home W/Guesthouse + Firepit + Fireplace
Jul 11 – 18
Home in Cottonwood Shores
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviewsModern House * Lakewood Retreat * Quiet Getaway
Sep 4 – 11
Home in Kingsland
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 202 reviewsStarry Nights on LBJ
Nov 28 – Dec 5
Condo in Lago Vista
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 258 reviewsSunset & Lakeview from Castle Turret on an Island
Oct 8 – 15
Condo in Lago Vista
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 465 reviewsATX Hill Country Hacienda on Island @ Lake Travis
Sep 6 – 13
Guesthouse in Kingsland
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 198 reviewsGreat little Tiny Home with lake access
Oct 21 – 28
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Home in Killeen
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 251 reviewsThompson Ranch - 20 Acres and a River
May 9 – 16
Home in Lago Vista
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviewsModern Lake House~Private Pool/Spa~Lake Views
Aug 14 – 21
Home in Austin
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 920 reviewsTake in a Dip in Heated Pool at Lux SoCo Retreat
Dec 24 – 31
Home in Austin
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 124 reviewsUnbelievable 3 story *Modern Cabin * w/ Lake View
Feb 24 – Mar 3
Home in Burnet
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviewsNew House with Spectacular Mountain Views
May 19 – 26
Home in Burnet
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviewsCozy Clean Cottage
May 2 – 9
Home in Burnet
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 57 reviewsBicycle Haven
Jul 25 – Aug 1
Home in Burnet
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviewsShaded riverfront getaway. Dog friendly
May 30 – Jun 6
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Cabin in Llano
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 129 reviewsTexas T Bed and Breakfast
Aug 16 – 23
Ranch in Marble Falls
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviewsV700 Ranch Stays (Guesthouse)-A Tucked Away Gem
Jul 18 – 25
Guesthouse in Burnet
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 377 reviewsShangri Loyd Poolside Cabana Burnet
Apr 12 – 19
Farm stay in Bertram
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 150 reviewsYon's Country Cabin
Sep 20 – 27
Farm stay in Lampasas
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 153 reviewsThe Yellow Rose. Quiet, Cute & Convenient
Nov 26 – Dec 3
Tiny home in Marble Falls
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 218 reviewsModern A Marble Falls
Dec 1 – 8
Guesthouse in Austin
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 189 reviewsCliffTop Cabin Retreat; Minutes to Downtown Austin
Nov 15 – 22
Cottage in Johnson City
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 208 reviewsSauceda Cottage at Wrenwood Ranch, King Bed
Aug 25 – Sep 1
Your guide to Lake Buchanan
All About Lake Buchanan
Created in 1939 with the building of the Buchanan Dam on the Colorado River in Texas Hill Country, Lake Buchanan is a reservoir in Texas located 60 miles northwest of the capital Austin and 95 miles north of San Antonio. It is the first and one of the largest of the Texas Highland Lakes at thirty miles long and just under five miles wide. Visitors are drawn to the area for its extensive 124 miles of shoreline, making it an excellent destination for recreational boaters, fishing fans, and seekers of other leisure activities. The lake sits over 1,000 feet above sea level and the Colorado River flowing into Lake Buchanan winds its way through pristine undeveloped ranch land. There are also four unique waterfalls and cliffs where bald eagles soar high above you. Granite gravel shores along portions of the lake also provide peaceful spots for swimming, observing nature, or just relaxing in peaceful surroundings.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Lake Buchanan
The best time to visit Lake Buchanan is in the spring and fall, when temperatures are pleasant and there is limited rainfall. Fishing striped bass, the primary activity on the lake, is also best in the spring and the fall. Summer is quite hot, with the highest average temperatures almost hitting the 100 mark Farenheit in July. Despite the heat, locals enjoy summer events such as concerts, boat races on the lake, and local art shows without too much regard for a little sweat here and there. Winter months are temperate, with lows not daring to go below the 50 mark even in January.
Top things to do in Lake Buchanan
Fishing on the Lake
Fishing for striped bass is the most popular activity on the lake, and there are a number of tours and rental boats available. You will need a Texas Parks and Wildlife fishing license, which can easily be purchased online for a small fee. Most boat tours will offer equipment, ice chests and will even clean your fish for you before you head back to your cabin in Lake Buchanan.
Texas Hill Country Wineries
Take a tour of the Texas Hill Country wine trail. Although Texas isn’t necessarily known for its wines, there are three well-regarded wineries near the lake that are worth the visit. In fact, Texas Wine Country is often compared to California's Napa Valley. The verdant Colorado River Valley and Lake Buchanan provide an excellent environment for growing a variety of grapes, which produce a number of wonderful local wines.
Longhorn Cavern State Park
Developed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), the park’s star attraction is Longhorn Cavern, an underground wonder created by the dissolving and cutting action of an ancient river. Descend 130 feet below the surface, following the path of an ancient underground riverbed through room after room of geological wonders. Take a guided cave tour, hike a Hill Country trail, and admire some of Texas’ best examples of historic CCC architecture.
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