A Hill Country Getaway

The best hidden gem in Austin, Texas

Jun 25, 2026

There’s a version of summer that involves gridlock, packed lakefronts, and sunburns you didn’t plan for. And then there’s the version where you’re floating in a saltwater pool somewhere quiet in the Hill Country, cold drink in hand, watching the light go gold over the live oaks.

That’s the one we’d vote for.

The Wayback is just fifteen minutes from downtown Austin, but it feels like a world away — and never more so than on a holiday weekend, when the city revs up and we stay exactly as we are. Eight cottages tucked into the trees. A café with food that actually tastes like summer. A pace that lets you remember why you took the days off in the first place.

If you’ve been thinking about a long weekend away this July, this is your sign. Use code “SUMMER15” for 15% off your cottage stay.
*please note, discount codes can not be applied retroactively.

Reserve your stay at waybackaustin.com and come spend the summer the slow way. Available any night of the week between June 1 and August 31, 2026.
Book online or call the Wayback at 512.520.9590