- I booked two nights at the ranch house (biggest room), different from other houses on the tree…read more ****Pro: - The house is huge with 6 bed rooms. 5 separate rooms with 1 master one that include the the restroom. - the kitchen is spacious with all kitchen tools & equipments. - Clean, airy, earth scented and well-maintained inside of the house. - Quiet and peaceful atmosphere - fast customer service response *****Cons: - Outdoor grill-set needs to be washed or replaced. - There is an outdoor tube but it's neither clean nor hot tube. ***** bring your own water and foods or seasoning

Property is very unique. There is a huge potential here but is currently not well maintained…read more(grounds - poison ivy was everywhere, plumbing - tub/pool in one treehouse didn't drain, gross - showers in bathhouse need new valves...finding hot/cold/off difficult. Understaffed. Website has outdated descriptions and photos. Water in Brita containers not full. Available coffee was stale. Communication is abysmal. Owner is in California.

We had a reservation at 5pm on a Sunday. There was no one there so we had the place to ourselves…read more The location is about 40 minutes from downtown. It is serene and peaceful. I had a wine tasting with three different glasses of wine. The chicken empanadas were delicious with their red sauce. We also had the sausage. I had steak with rosemary potatoes. The steak was flavorful, the chimichurri was vibrant, and the portions were large. The potatoes were perfectly cooked and seasoned. My partner had the carrots, which were also tasty with a slight smoky flavor. We had the dulce de leche cheesecake as well. It was very delicious. Our server was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely return to El Gaucho.

Loved the winery! It's such a cool place. All the wine from the tasting was delicious. Mark was…read morekind and helpful with walking us through the menu. We also tried the ribeye and it was top tier. I will be back.

Great place for a getaway, you can see the river from the tent and it was an over all cozy fun…read morestay! Will definitely be back.

Wedding venue of my dreams. If you are looking for a venue where you have to do minimal touches…read morebecause the venue itself in its natural state is already so beautiful, then you've found it. Every detail of this place is absolutely gorgeous. My husband and I were married here in April 2024 and we seriously talk about this venue and all of its magic at least once a week since then. We wanted to have a small intimate gathering that had a very organic look. In the spring, this place really comes to life, the birds, the butterflies, the way the light shines through the windows in La Casa De Joy, everything felt like a fairytale. The venue is tucked away in a sweet lakeside neighborhood as well so the drive there in the spring is country roads lined with wildflowers and bluebonnets which was an added plus. We rented the entire venue and had some guests stay in the other houses on the property while we stayed in La Casa De Joy and everyone absolutely loved it. We heard nothing but positive things from every guest. Such a unique venue. Not to mention, Travis, the property manager was an absolute delight to work with. Really so so kind and understanding of our wants and needs and was truly there to answer any questions we had. We will definitely be coming back to relive our wedding day each year with a stay at La Casa De Joy. Truly such a gem of an experience. My highest recommendations to anyone looking to relax, reconnect, breathe and just be present. Go to this place!!

What a lovely place to enjoy time with family and friends! 8 of us spent my 50th birthday here and…read moreloved every second of it. A real Texas experience with Buddy and Charmin, the longhorn steer. As an extra surprise, the beautiful Lisa had a nice bottle of bubbles chilled for us upon arrival. Get out of the city and visit!

From the owner: From wedding ceremonies and receptions to bridal showers, yoga retreats, art shows, rehearsal…read moredinners, anniversary parties, and photo shoots, Vista View Ranch offers a combination of areas, and spectacular surroundings: breathtaking Texas Hill Country views and our ranch is available year-round. Your celebration will be packed with memories to last a lifetime. We look forward to being part of your special day! Do your heart and mind a favor! Let nature calm your heart and ease your mind when you stay at Vista View Ranch. Built in 2004 Vista View Ranch sits on 11.26 acres of gorgeous rolling land with great views of the majestic Texas Hill Country. Beautiful post oak and live oak trees abound on the property. The ranch has a good amount of White-Tailed deer, Red Foxes and Jack Rabbits, 4 Texas longhorns, other Texas Hill Country birds and animals. Vista View Ranch is a secluded luxury ranch resort located just north of Austin, Texas. Uniquely situated Spicewood, the ranch offers direct entry from virtually all directions. Minutes from downtown Austin and a hop skip and a jump to Lake Travis and world famous Pedernales River. Vista View Ranch also was the former residence to a UT chancellor.

This is a beautiful venue. It is completely DIY so you can make it what you want it to be. Our…read moredaughter's wedding was on a perfect day in November and we couldn't have asked for a more lovely evening under the twinkling lights. The cottages you can rent are really cozy and welcoming too. Mark, the owner, is especially helpful and does everything he can to help make your event a success. Thanks, Mark!!

This place is a unique hidden gem in the Hill County. There are some really nice properties that…read moreyou can rent on AirBnb, and there are also some beautiful walks and trails to explore. The owner is very friendly and accommodating, and you can even catch some live events here from time to time. Overall, it's a great place to visit if you're looking for a peaceful and enjoyable stay.

I'm attending a family wedding and I got to say that the venue is wonderful. The views of the lake…read moreare fantastic. I would love to have gotten married here 25 years ago. BUT, everything goes down hill when the food and and servers are horrible. The food super cold and the servers were cold as well. Servers didn't pick up salad plates when serving entrees. They just told us to put it aside or they put entree plate on top of dirty plate. This type of service ruins your upscale venue. All of our food was cold, the chicken, veggies and bread were iced cold. I wouldn't do an event here knowing how it is. The only positive besides view and location was the bartender. Lori was amazing and very serviceable. Her attitude and customer service was on point. But for sure. I works recommend this place unless is just for pictures.

I recently had my wedding here and it was a nice intimate setting for my small wedding. It is…read moreespecially beautiful with the lake in the distance and your ceremony on the covered patio. The venue is under new ownership now but I had worked with Benita throughout my planning and she has been amazing throughout the whole process. I also added on day of coordinator service and Benita took care of all the details so that I can relax and enjoy my wedding. Out of all the venues I looked at, The Terrace was the most affordable for my budget and I didn't need to worry about table or chair rentals. They have a kitchen, walk-in fridge, and regular freezer so you have access to set-up in the back or early off of supplies. It was also a great help that they had some decors available, so I didn't have to worry about spending extra for this. Overall, I really liked the space and how convenient it was to have the ceremony and reception in one location. There is a room where you can get ready or hang out before the wedding, but the lighting is pretty dim. Venue is about a 45 minute drive from Austin, but the drive is scenic and nice. A big thank you also to Kristi and James for helping setting up, cleaning up, and picking up the catering for my wedding.

Beautiful spot out in Hill country, but not too far from Austin City Center. There's a cute creek…read morewith a fountain so the ambience is really lovely for some wine tasting in the afternoon. When we went, it was in the middle of the day on a Monday so they did seem a little shortstaffed. However, the woman working was extremely nice and was able to guide us through our tasting very well. The wines were- in our subjective opinion- a bit hit or miss. Some of the wines were good, some were bland. If you enjoy full bodied wines stick with their vintage and pay for the upgrade wine tasting experience. Or I would even recommend just buying a bottle/ glass of their Tempranillo.

This was a great hidden gem on our way to the lake. Their grounds are gorgeous with grapevines as a…read morebackdrop. Their is plenty of space to bring your dogs and they have card games you can enjoy while you relax with a glass of wine. The staff is very nice and attentive. They have 2 different tasting options so we tried one of each. Both were good. There was one wine on each list we weren't a fan of, but overall were pleased with the selections. Our favorites were the Sammie's Sparkling and 2018 and 2020 Good Guy. The charcuterie board is a great deal with an assortment of cheeses and dried fruit. A great accompinament with a glass of wine. We will definitely be coming back!

We used to be wine club members here when we lived in Texas. So after being away for almost 14…read moreyears, we had to check it out when we took a short trip to Austin. It's still as gorgeous as I remember it. The cafe/restaurant is now a full blown dining experience. There is a calm and serene butterfly garden. Tasting room inside. Covered patio area with live entertainment and glasses of wine served here too. The grounds are beautiful. The wine is delightful!

We used to be members here for a good number of years. There was a winery dog named Trooper. An…read moreoversized Doberman. There is a building pour room named after him. Beautiful grounds with a Bistro now. Come for the food stay for the wine. I latched on to the sangiovese and it rocked. Enjoyed it so much I had a second glass. Live out on the patio. Sammy J singing songs I know. Very nice ambience here, relaxed and chill. Nice grounds. They have a butterfly garden below the tasting room. Very cool. Watch out for fire ants. This is a cool winery about 20 miles out of Round Rock. I definitely recommend!

I worked with Cortney to tour the ranch and create plans for corporate events and a private family…read moreevent. The entire property is the highest quality I have personally seen in the Austin and surrounding areas. The beauty of the setting is unapparelled. The Tuscan Carriage House is like stepping into an old world Italian Villa. The bridal & Groom suites are well appointed and luxurious. They have the most modern, high tech systems and tech to make a corporate event a success. I am moist impressed with Cortney's knowledge and professionalism. Highly recommend this Venue for high end, private events or for filming.

This wedding venue & Airbnb is the most magical place I've seen ! If you are looking for a…read morebeautiful hill country setting this is your place. From the horses to the charming carriage house to the spacious reception hall & my favorite the wedding chapel . The gratitude tree adds an extra special touch & outdoor bar is my favorite !!!