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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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Buchanan Dam, TX
  • Place, Llano County Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Black Rock Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Buchanan
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Buchanan Dam

Located 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Colorado River, this lodge is within a 10-minute drive of Llano County Park. The guestroom includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Llano County Park - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Black Rock Park - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Lake Buchanan - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Llano River - 18 min drive - 14.0 miles
  • Colorado River - 19 min drive - 10.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Amil’s Taste of Chicago - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bluffton Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tamale King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Reverend Jim's Dam Pub - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Krab Kingz On The Lake - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Lake Buchanan Lodge featuring optional Pavilion with free kayaks and canoes.

The lake is full again and we have vacancy.
Lake Buchanan Lodge is a rustic lodge in the heart of the Texas hill country on Lake Buchanan. Lake Buchanan Lodge is built from 170 year old hand hewn beams moved from Wisconsin. This vacation rental comes equipped with a fully loaded kitchen, 2 bathrooms, 4 bedrooms with queen beds, and 2 upstairs lofts that sleeps 4 in each loft. 16 guests total. Optional pavilion is available for weddings, reunions and events. Relax at this beautiful house on the covered porch, swim in the lake, or fish on the banks. Hike the nature trails, We offer free kayaks and canoes and a paddle boat to complete your stay at this beautiful vacation home. This property also has a boat dock to tie up your boats and a boat ramp has been added in 2021. A separate laundry room was built for tenants convenience. When the lake is low, bring your 4 wheelers and cruise the sand dunes' miles of trails.
A fishing guide is available at an extra cost. He can pick you up right from the property.
Check out the video in the video section of VRBO. It's a fly over drone view of the lodge.
On Jan 7th 2017 the movie was released (Cabin Crew). This movie was shot on site at Lake Buchanan Lodge. Check out the video trailer in our video section on VRBO.
Lake Buchanan Lodge has added a pavilion complete with stage for weddings, family reunions and events.
Next door there is now a bar called Hooks. Very relaxing outdoor venue with lots of fun and games for the family.
Be sure to check out special rates if you book 7 days or more.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Books
  • Games
  • Kayak
  • Playground
  • Video library
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

The pet fee is for 1 dog. You will need to pay extra for more than one pet. It's $100 per pet.
If you are just booking the lodge then the pavilion is off limits. The pavilion is only for people that book it. It is an extra fee.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 3 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: the pet fee is 100 per stay and per pet

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please check with us on events.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Note from host: Please check with us on events.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site.
  • Note from host: Please check with us on events.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Lake Front Lodge on 8 Acres
Lake Front Lodge on 8 acres.
Front On 8 Acres Buchanan Dam
Lake Front Lodge on 8 acres. Lodge
Lake Front Lodge on 8 acres. Buchanan Dam
Lake Front Lodge on 8 acres. Lodge Buchanan Dam

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this lodge?

This lodge is located in Buchanan Dam, close to Lake Buchanan, Black Rock Park, and Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park. You'll also find Colorado River and Llano County Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Lake Buchanan Lodge featuring optional Pavilion with free kayaks and canoes.?

Yes, there is wheelchair-accessible van parking available.

Is this lodge associated with a casino?

No, this lodge is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this lodge.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Lake Buchanan Lodge featuring optional Pavilion with free kayaks and canoes.?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside lodge include a fireplace and a smart TV in each guestroom, and some feature lake view.

Are there hot tubs at Lake Buchanan Lodge featuring optional Pavilion with free kayaks and canoes.?

No, this lodge doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this lodge include breakfast service?

No, this lodge doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this lodge.

Are there connecting rooms at Lake Buchanan Lodge featuring optional Pavilion with free kayaks and canoes.?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this lodge.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Lake Buchanan Lodge featuring optional Pavilion with free kayaks and canoes.?

Yes, every guestroom at Lake Buchanan Lodge featuring optional Pavilion with free kayaks and canoes. comes with a patio and some offer lake views.

Lake Buchanan Lodge featuring optional Pavilion with free kayaks and canoes. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to stay!

This is our second time to stay at this property and we enjoyed everything about it. Even with the lake levels down, we had a wonderful time and my kids are already wanting to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

We really enjoyed our stay this house. It was quiet and had a peaceful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for a retreat.

Location is great - better than the photos. Only downside is water level right now, but that's out of the owner's control. Would love to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Place for a Little Escape

Property and Lodge were more beautiful than the pictures. The owners were friendly and communicated well. Would defiantly stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Getaway

Super easy all the way through. Dave was great and super responsive. The whole family had a nice relaxing time. Will definitely come stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Calysta G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Log Cabin

Not only is the cabin itself beautiful but the water access is too! The sleeping arrangements were perfect! So much space and room!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice get away!

Our family had a very relaxing time at the lake cabin. Everything we needed at the home was there and allowed us to enjoy our time together. Though temperatures were extreme, the porch was a perfect place for us to relax and enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Peaceful roomy and well appointed

Had our 3 kids son in laws and 4 small grandkids with us. The lodge was perfect for our group in doors and out lots to do and plenty of room to rest and relax. Will definitely plan on staying again. Dave was a wonderful host. We would recommend it for anyone wanting a great place to stay in the hill country
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Tina H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful

Our stay was great owner was wonderful and the neighbors were very friendly the house could use a deep clean it was pretty far from my standard of clean other than that it was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chandler C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to see old friends

Thank you so much for such a great stay! The Lodge was a great place to reunite with friends and spend time on the lake. Dave was so helpful throughout our stay. He lives on the property next door, so he checked in with us every day to make sure everything was going well. He even helped us navigate the pontoon boat we rented up to his dock. All 20 of us enjoyed our stay and would come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esther T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

The Lodge was the awesome cabin that we saw online. Dave was easy to communicate with and went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. He even invited our daughter to go feed the cows one morning, which was very exciting. If you want to unplug in a cool cabin but have all the amenities of home, this place is it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Archival

8/10 Good

Patrick K.

Great house and a great time

On site management helps tremendously. Plenty of space to enjoy. House was great. Need to work on wifi...pretty sketchy. Buchanan is so peaceful compared to the other highland lakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway To Relax

Property is a great place to relax and enjoy the quiet. Very serene and lovely. We stayed during winter month so weren’t able to enjoy the water but it was perfect for what we were looking for. This place would be a blast during summer months. Owner was very welcoming and went out of his way to lay deer corn so the children can see them up close. Overall a great place for a retreat. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke H.

No need to look any further! This BuchananLodge is the PLACE to be!

Our trip was amazing! The lodge is warm and inviting! Stocked with all you need for a great time! Lots of space to relax and unwind. The lake is great! Wildlife galore! Fishing was a perfect treat for our boys. We had a great father's day weekend reconnecting with our kids and grandfather. THANK YOU DAVE FOR BEING A TOP KNOTCH HOST! Trip couldn't have been better!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Beautiful cabin!!!!

The lodge is beautiful. A lot of room both inside and outside. The kids loved the playground. We had thanksgiving here and it was wonderful. Kitchen is fully stocked. Stayed for eight nights and parents and children never got bored. Mr. Dave is really helpful. If u are looking for a place to stay with a big group of people this is the place. We loved watching the deer in the yard every evening. We would love to stay here again.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Betty Jo R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Poppy birthday

Beautiful architecture. Excellent kind host. Nice plentiful towels. Extra touches, shampoos, lotions. Well stocked kitchen. Very dirty: many dead bugs, spiderwebs covering windows, walls, scorpions that we had to stomp & stung a pet leading to serious injury. Uncomfortable worn, lumpy mattresses. Cigarette odor (1bd).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Fun

We had a family of 19 and it was crowded. We hung out outside mostly. We rented a pontoon boat one day and played family games the next. Volleyball, horseshoes swimming and tetherball. Dave was around to make sure we had all we needed. One note is the loft bedrooms are up steep ladders so be aware.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis N.

Beautiful Lodge with a great view

Loved our stay with family in this beautiful lodge. Dave the owner, was awesome and everyone loved his friendly manner and great personality. He told us the history of the Lodge and moving the wood from Wisconsin. His Grandfather would be proud and the kids were so glad they could sleep in the loft. He was an excellent host and we all enjoyed our time in the country. There were so many things to do as a group and we enjoyed the entire week fishing from the pier, boating along the shoreline, grilling out, campfires, roasting marshmallows and eating s'mores. A great place to celebrate Thanksgiving. We definitely will be back. It doesn't get better than that.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Cathleen L.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Family reunion

This place is lovely, but does not accommodate 16. We booked when web site said 20 then it was changed to 16 persons by owner. Accommodates 8 persons easily but not 20 persons, not 16 persons not 12. persons The lofts are not accessible safely due to straight up 90 degree ladders. Mattresses were terrible. Wont stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Iris M.

What a great weekend!

Our great experience started when we booked the property. The owner, Dave, told us everything we needed to know prior to arrival. We arrived on Friday and met Dave, and he was nice enough to show us the cabin and tell us some history. (He asked if we wanted him to and we did.) We really appreciate the details that are put into this property and the stories behind it. He and his adorable dog also took us down to the water since it is low so we could get a view of the lake. Our group of 11 had everything we needed for the weekend including plenty of our own space as well as a great common area to get together. The property is very peaceful and we will definitely stay here again when we come back to the area. Thanks for being a gracious host, Dave!
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Retreat

This was a really fun place for our first big family get together. The property is beautiful and the lake access is immaculate. The house is awesome and my kids loved the loft spaces. For sleeping such a big group, we needed a bigger table or more chairs to play board games at night! We did have zero wfi the entire trip (yes, it was fine to unplug, but also, the only way I was able to come was the promise of sending some work emails while I was away - so I had to go into town for this). There are also several charges not included in the VRBO price. I was told this is normal, but have never experienced this before, so want others to be aware. Overall, we had a great trip and I look forward to many more!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

Fantastic place!

This place is awesome! My 3 brothers, brother in law and I have a traditional fishing trip every year. We usually go to the Texas coast but this time decided to fish for striper bass on Buchanan. Sure glad we found this great place to stay! Not only did we have a great fishing experience (50+ fish) with the guide that Dave (house owner) recommended, we also had a great experience with our lodging. This lodge was originally an old barn in Wisconsin that Dave transplanted to Texas and transformed it into a wonderful lodge. He handcrafted the woodwork out of old preserved boards and columns and decorated the place tastefully. The outdoor scenery was great - we saw many deer and even a fox. Plenty of room for a family or a bunch of guys! I brought my boat and had a great dock to tie it to. Lake Buchanan is a beautiful lake to explore as well. We all decided that this place is our favorite and all want to come back for our next excursion. Thanks Dave!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darla P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter getaway

This property was amazing. When they say fully stocked they werent kidding. Coffee maker. Tons of silverware, plates, cups, wine glasses, shot glasses, measuring spoons and cups, knives, towels, etc. Property owner was very friendly. Read previous reviews of uncomfortable beds and couches and this was not the case. Couches were great even had throw blankets on them. Only thing to make the stay better would be the water levels for the lake to be up. But out of anybodys control and was mentioned to us by the owner so we left boat and jetskis home. We could have driven half a mile for lake boat ramp access but when we got there we didnt want to leave. Pictures does not show how big the cabin really is. When we arrived we were surprised how much open space was available. Also had a cool spot to have some drinks and bbq about a 5 minute walk from the property. Would definitely recommend staying here as we will visit back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Atmosphere and activities

We stayed here with our family and another family and LOVED it!! The atmosphere of the cabin is fun and unique- beautiful really! But we all felt so cozy and had everything we needed to be comfortable. There were 4 adults and 7 kids from ages 14-3. It’s tough to find a place with something for everyone and this place delivered. The castle playscape was a hit for the littlest ones and the paddleboat and canoes (we brought our own but there are some for rent) were a hit with the older ones. S’mores at the fire pit, front porch conversations, and picnic tables around the shaded property made it so comfortable. The kids were enthralled when they saw the lofts where they got to sleep. 2 lofts with 4 twin beds in each loft meant we could have a girl loft and boy loft. The ladders are steep as stated but added to the fun. The adults and littlest one slept very comfortably in the bedrooms below. Every one has their own space. Dave is a wonderful host and all was easy and ready for us. Thank you Dave for a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ryan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Shortfalls of a potentially great vacation venue

The owner was not entirely up front with the lake level issue; he failed to mention that the lake was 30% down from normal pool and that "waterfront/mud front" access was 1/8th mile away on the exposed lake bottom (while on-line photos still depict lake water in the cove no more than 100 feet from the front door step). Swimming in the lake was virtually impossible. He also failed to send me pictures (worth 1000 words) reflecting this issue even though he said he would. We understand that he has no control over the lake level or the weather; however, a more forthright response would have been appreciated. The "queen-size" bedding in each of the four (4) bedrooms downstairs was deplorable; it is way beyond anything remotely comfortable and should be replaced. The bed frames had no head or foot boards, would not remain in place, and would move across the floor during the night. None of the six (6) adults in my party got a single decent night's sleep. The furniture suffers from the same malady........overstuffed couches with little stuffing left. The two (2) restrooms have no ventilation and no means to acquire it. Normal use made for sweaty conditions before one could finish drying off after a shower. I have no doubt that our experience would have been much better had we not had to deal with extremely low lake water levels and extreme heat, again not the owner's fault. However, even if the lake was back to normal and the weather was warm and balmy, the other deficiencies would still remain. Even the owner's addition of a nice laundry room was diminished by the fact that it is attached to the owner's residence, not the lodge (approximately 200 feet away). Unfortunately for us, this is one vacation destination that we won't soon forget and for all the wrong reasons. The owner's cordial nature, and the great potential that the venue still holds, was overshadowed by circumstances and conditions that the owner could/should address.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

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