The Hollows sits on the North Shore of Lake Travis in Jonestown, about 35 miles (45 minutes to an hour) from downtown Austin. The drive is straightforward, but there are three things worth knowing before you set off.
The route
From downtown Austin, head north on MoPac (Loop 1) or US-183, then west on FM 1431 through Cedar Park and Jonestown. The main entrance to The Hollows is Destination Way, off 1431 between Jonestown and Lago Vista.
From Austin-Bergstrom (AUS), budget an hour or more. The airport sits southeast of the city, so you cross or skirt Austin first. Leaving between 4pm and 6:30pm on a weekday will cost you noticeably more time.
Search the right thing in GPS
“The Hollows” alone returns unrelated results across the country. Search “The Hollows on Lake Travis”, or better, use the exact property address on your booking confirmation.
The last stretch is Hill Country road: winding, and dark at night with no street lighting. It is easy driving in daylight and requires more attention after sunset.
Stop for groceries on the way
This is the single most useful piece of advice on this page. Cedar Park, directly on your route, has H-E-B and other large supermarkets, and adding a stop on the drive in saves a separate trip later. Closer to The Hollows, Brookshire Brothers in Lago Vista is the nearest full grocery store.
If you are arriving late, this matters more, not less.
Arrival
You will receive access details before arrival. There is no office to visit and no keys to collect. Your door code activates at your property’s check-in time.
Bring the confirmation with you rather than relying on signal; mobile coverage is patchy in places along the lake.
Getting around once you are here
A car remains necessary, since the North Shore communities are spread out. For moving around inside The Hollows itself, a golf cart rental is worth it for getting to the Beach Club and other amenities without taking the car out. Drivers must be 21 or older.
Rough drive times
- Downtown Austin: 45 minutes to an hour
- Austin-Bergstrom airport: an hour or more
- Cedar Park: about 25 minutes
- Lago Vista: about 10 minutes
- Hill Country wineries (US-290 corridor near Johnson City): about an hour and a quarter or more