Lakeway, Rough Hollow, and Serene Hills are master-planned communities located in the Texas Hill Country. These desirable communities offer resort-style lakefront living with deluxe clubhouses, fitness centers, tennis courts, golf courses, and playgrounds. The exceptional Lake Travis Independent School District serves these communities. Lakeway, Rough Hollow, and Serene Hills are peaceful and highly sought-after retreats from the stress and hectic atmosphere of the city.
Lakeway is a beautiful resort-like community on the south end of Lake Travis. This highly desirable community has a delightful natural setting, a small-town feel, and a tight-knit community. There are updated older homes, new construction, and large custom-built homes set along mature tree-lined streets. Home styles include Texas ranch, Mediterranean, Cape Cod, contemporary, craftsman, and southwest villas. The waterfront estates offer a luxurious lifestyle and are highly desirable, with picturesque lake and hill country views. Residents have access to the
Lakeway Marina, City Park on the Lake, miles of hiking and biking trails, golf courses, tennis courts, and swimming pools. Lakeway hosts many events throughout the year that bring the community together.
Rough Hollow is a prestigious master-planned, resort-style community. Rough Hollow features luxurious custom homes with incredible lake and hill country views. The community offers architectural styles, including Mediterranean style, hill country modern, and Tuscan. Rough Hollow is a gated community that provides residents with a luxurious lakeside lifestyle at its finest. This exclusive neighborhood is also home to the
Rough Hollow Yacht Club and Marina, which offers lake access, concierge services, a restaurant, paddleboards, kayaks, an infinity-edge pool, and a fitness center. The marina restaurant provides magnificent views, fine dining, valet parking, and live music. There are year-round activities and events for adults, children, and pets. The community center has a kid’s pool and splash pad, an adult pool with a swim-up bar, a lazy river, an event pavilion, an open-air marketplace, playscapes, an amphitheater, sports courts and fields, sand volleyball, and a dog park.
Serene Hills is a peaceful master-planned gated community and home to professional families and couples. The scenic natural beauty and luxuriously appointed homes make it a popular choice for luxury real estate. The community has 465 beautifully landscaped neighborhoods, hiking trails, and preserved open spaces. The luxury homes offer features and amenities that may include large pools, inviting outdoor living areas with fireplaces and kitchens, and breathtaking views of the surrounding hill country and Lake Travis. Home interiors are appointed with gourmet kitchens, elegant master suites, home offices, and media rooms.
What to Love
- Luxurious lakefront lifestyle
- Beautiful communities with picturesque views
- Expansive natural areas
- Excellent schools
Local Lifestyle
Lakeway, Rough Hollow, and Serene Hills neighborhoods are private, luxurious, and desirable. They have an opulent and exclusive vibe while still being friendly and welcoming. Residents enjoy boating, sailing, paddleboarding, kayaking, and watersports on Lake Travis. They also like to spend time outdoors hiking, biking, and picnicking in the community parks and green spaces. The communities are close to country clubs, tennis courts, swim centers, and luxury spas. Residents gather at local cafes, coffee shops, and restaurants, where they enjoy the beauty of the lake and hill country while spending time with friends and neighbors. These communities offer a desirable resort-like lifestyle while being just a short drive from Downtown Austin.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
The communities of Lakeway, Rough Hollow, and Serene Hills are close to many excellent restaurants.
The League Kitchen and Tavern is a vibrant modern restaurant featuring creative twists on American favorites.
Cho Sushi Japanese Fusion has a fantastic happy hour and sleek contemporary decor, fresh sushi, and Japanese fare.
The Oasis features multi-level indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant boasts a romantic setting with spectacular views and sunsets. The top floor terrace has a bar and dancehall and features live bands.
Canyon Grill in Rough Hollow is a posh yet casual restaurant overlooking Lake Travis.
The communities offer easy access to fantastic shopping venues. The
Hill Country Galleria provides many specialty boutiques, restaurants, jewelry stores, a theater, and upscale clothing shops. Barton Creek Square Shopping Mall is home to several high-end shops, including Coach, Ann Taylor, Abercrombie & Fitch, Banana Republic, Williams-Sonoma, Swarovski, and Pottery Barn.
Things to Do
Lakeway, Rough Hollow, and Serene Hills communities offer many options for indoor and outdoor activities. There are miles of hiking and biking trails and many parks and green spaces for relaxing, picnics, and sports. In addition to many community and neighborhood parks, the
Lakeway City Park provides trails, a dog park, swimming, fishing, kayaking, playgrounds, sports courts, and picnic areas. The lakefront lifestyle is enhanced with access to fantastic marinas, the
Lakeway Marina, and
Rough Hollow Yacht Club and Marina.
There are several wineries located close to these neighborhoods. One of the closest is the
El Gaucho Winery which has wine tasting, a restaurant, and interactive play areas for kids. The
World of Tennis has indoor and outdoor tennis courts, a fitness center, a spa, and a pool. The
Barton Creek Resort and Spa has championship golf courses, four restaurants, and a spa.
The Hills of Lakeway Country Club is an exclusive club that offers golf, a fitness center, a swimming pool, and tennis courts. The neighborhoods are also close to the
Barton Creek Farmers Market and all the fun and excitement of Downtown Austin.
Schools
The Lake Travis Independent School District serves these communities, which is highly regarded for having exceptional schools and sports programs.
