Retreat to this idyllic countryside community of Spicewood which captures the essence of Texas Hill Country in its captivating natural beauty and subtle charms. Located 22 miles from the happening destination of Austin and 16 miles from Marble Falls,

the city offers access to a few splendid natural wonders of the region, served with a variety of Spicewood vacation rentals. Enjoy a prized wine tour in the city and discover the charms of scenic vineyards and wineries producing award winning wines in the Texas Hill Country. As a destination of sorts in its own right, Spicewood presents tourists with the tempting choices of waterfront vacation homes in the city.

You can easily access some of the important attractions from your luxurious Spicewood vacation cottage and begin your journey of exploration in this part of the Texas Hill Country. There are several subdivisions in Spicewood, each with its own marina or water access and nature parks and numerous lake and creek settings. Pace Bend Park is one such worth exploring place in area which enjoys a 9-mile stretch of Lake Travis waterfront complemented by luxurious natural surroundings. Relax, unwind or indulge in the leisurely pleasures of recreation along Lake Travis. Visitors to the city of Spicewood can also head to San Antonio and Point Venture in its vicinity.

You can enjoy a day trip to the Enchanted Rock, or swim in the waters of Krause Springs on a picnic here. You can head to Spicewood Vineyards on a wine tasting tour and witness seasonal changes in the spice bush, a plant growing in the region whose name inspired the community's name. The winery also offers facilities to host weddings, meetings and parties. Nature and art enthusiasts can explore a rare variety of flora at the Spicewood Spines cactus Nursery and Art Gallery along with enchanting creations of ethnic art including oil lamps, ceramic and wooden sculptures, Mata Oritz pottery, magnetic jewelry, bead jewelry and ironwood boxes.

The interesting location of this city makes it a part of three different counties, including the Blanco, Burnet and Travis. Apart from this, the region is bound by several water bodies as well, including the Cypress Creek, Colorado River, Lake Travis, Fall Creek and Pedernales River which are perfect for enjoying water sports like fishing, kayaking, sailing, surfing and canoeing. This "Gateway to the Hill Country," lures you away from the din of urban existence to make home in a luxurious vacation rental in Spicewood for an aesthetically satisfying outing in Texas.