Island Castle - Sunset and Lake View on an Island
From $150/night
Full resort access included
The Island on Lake Travis · Lago Vista, TX
Welcome, Winter Texans
Texans fondly call snowbirds from the Northern U.S. and Canada "Winter Texans." Spend your winter at The Island on Lake Travis — a full resort, not just a rental, with pools, marina, and restaurant included.
Island Castle - Sunset and Lake View on an Island
$150 / night — ask about extended-stay rates
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Why Winter Texans Choose The Island
A Resort Winter, 40 Minutes From Austin
Most Winter Texans head to the Rio Grande Valley in deep South Texas. A growing number are discovering Lake Travis instead — and a stay at The Island means resort amenities included, not just a rental unit.
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.
A Full Resort, Every Stay
Pools, hot tubs, a private marina, tennis courts, restaurant, and spa discount — included whether you're here for two weeks or five months.
Close to Everything
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and real city amenities are 40–45 minutes away — not hours down South Texas backroads.
Villas & Condos
Fully Furnished for Extended Stays
Every villa is fully furnished with utilities and high-speed Wi-Fi included, plus full access to The Island's resort amenities.
Getting Here & Around
Close to Everything You Love
The Island sits on Lake Travis in Lago Vista, 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
Included With Every Stay
A Full Season of Resort Living
3 Pools & Hot Tubs
Multiple resort pools, including a beachfront pool, with year-round hot tubs for evening soaks.
Water Vida Spa
Full-service day spa on-site — massages, facials, and body treatments, discounted for resort guests all season.
Private Marina
Covered boat slips, kayak and paddleboard launch, and Lake Travis water access steps from your unit.
Restaurant & Bar
On-site dining with lake views — a real alternative to cooking every night of a long stay.
Tennis Courts
Lighted courts open daily — bring your racket or borrow one from the front desk.
Golf Cart Rentals
The best way to explore The Island all season — delivered to your unit 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 at The Island? A $1,000 deposit reserves your same villa 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.
$40 spa credit
Water Vida Spa Credit
Every extended winter stay comes with a $40 credit toward Water Vida Spa — a massage, a facial, or just an afternoon of quiet, on us.
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 at The Island can say hello.
Example
Carol & Jim R.
Minneapolis, MN"Ask us about the best sunset spot on the marina."
Example
Patricia T.
Calgary, AB"Happy to share our favorite Water Vida treatment."
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 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 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) 267-4887 and we'll confirm the rate for your exact villa and length of stay.
Yes — every stay, however long, includes the same resort access as any other reservation: pools, hot tubs, the private marina, tennis courts, restaurant, spa discount, and the resort shuttle.
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 on the water.
Yes — every villa is fully furnished with utilities and high-speed Wi-Fi included, so you can settle in and stay connected with family for the season.
Ready to Plan Your Winter Texas Stay?
Call us and we'll match you with the right villa for your extended winter visit.
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