Become a Winter Texan and Spend the
Winter in the Mild Climate of Texas

Buchanan Dam and Lake Buchanan

• Mild Climate

• Inexpensive Living

• Friendly People

• Beautiful Scenery & Wildlife

Want to get away from the ice and snow and the cold, windy weather up north?  Tired of being cooped up in your home most of the winter?  Why not come down to our warm, inviting climate for the winter?  Winter Texans love our area!  

The Hill Country of central Texas is a beautiful recreation and tourist area close to Austin and San Antonio and is ideal for Winter Texans.  Everything is here, ready for your winter visit.  We have houses for rent, cabins for rent, condos for rent, RV Parks and more.  And, they are priced reasonably.

Play golf year round in our area

Leave your snow shovel behind.  You will not have to worry about the snow here.   About once every five years we may get 1/2 inch of snow and it melts quickly.   You don't need to worry about ice either.  The lakes never freeze over.   The lakes have a tendency to stabilize the temperature, and homes close to the lake can experience temperatures up to 5 degrees warmer than surrounding areas in the winter.   The daytime temperatures in December and January are usually in the 50s to 70s depending on which way the breeze is blowing.  Winter Texans love our winter climate.

You will find the prices in our area to be reasonable.  We do not take advantage of tourists here.  You will be paying the same low prices as the locals.   Our auto gas prices are usually 10 to 20 cents cheaper than other areas of the country.  Eating in our restaurants is very reasonable.  You can expect reasonable prices in renting a cabin, condo or house for the winter.  Winter Texans receive cheaper rental prices in the winter than the summer prices for the same properties. 

You have heard of "Southern Hospitality", haven't you?  Southern Hospitality is a reality in the Hill Country of central Texas.  The people here are friendly!  As you are driving down the highway, don't be surprised if people wave at you.  This is a popular retirement area and people have moved here from all over the country.  It seems like just about everyone is from somewhere else.  No one is a stranger here!  You will find events and potlucks put on by the local towns for the Winter Texans.  You are welcome here!

You will see plenty of deer in our area.

One of the nicest things about our area is that it is beautiful.  The winding roads through the hills and lakes, the beautiful live oak trees, and small towns in the area add a lot to the enjoyment of the area.  The live oaks don't lose their leaves in the winter, so there is plenty of greenery throughout the winter to enjoy.  Quite often the grass is green in the winter, depending on the rainfall.  The wildlife is abundant.  You can enjoy dozens of species of birds, plenty of deer, and other little creatures.  Llano County is known as the Deer Capital of Texas.

Tourists also enjoy an occassional shopping and sightseeing trip into Austin, our state capital, and San Antonio.  Both are only about an hour drive away.

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Rental Homes, Cabins, Condos and RV Spaces
Available for Winter Texans:
These homes, cabins and RV spaces are rented on a first-come, first-serve basis.   To be sure to get yours, you should act quickly.

Canyon Lake Area Rentals

Millie's Canyon Lake Cottages
These Cottages, on the beautiful Canyon Lake shores, offer 2 room individual rock exterior cottages with a full bath.  Each cottage has a full kitchen with cooking facilities and all have basic cable TV.  Winter Texans are welcome.

Canyon Lake Retreats
Welcome to our quiet Canyon Lake, Texas, Retreats!  Centrally located near Austin, San Antonio, and New Braunfels. Have fun on Canyon Lake, tube down the Guadalupe River, visit Historic Gruene, New Braunfels, or San Marcos, only minutes away.  Winter Texans are welcome.

Riverside Resort - Canyon Lake
They offer a countryside resort with all the facilities you need for a pleasant retreat. Accommodations include: Cabins, RV Sites w/hookups and separate tenting area. They have a swimming pool, plenty of picnic tables, BBQ pits and secured parking for boats and recreational vehicles.  Winter Texans are welcome.

East Texas Area

Canton, Texas is in the heart of beautiful East Texas halfway between Tyler and Dallas on I-20.  The lush, green landscape of East Texas, as well as the easy-living atmosphere provides the perfect place to stay for the Winter.   There are plenty of activities close by such as the Monthly World-Famous Trade Days, Twin Lakes Golf Course, and an Outlet Shopping Center not far away.  Whether you want to just relax or pursue activities, East Texas has it all.

Mill Creek Ranch RV & Cottage Resort - Canton, TX
Purchase a cabin or cottage and enjoy the numerous amenities, events and activities hosted by a full time activities director.  Stay and enjoy beautiful scenery, monthly world famous First Monday Trade Days, Twin Lakes Golf Course and nearby outlet shopping all winter long. No property taxes, repairs/maintenance fees or expensive fuel in that RV. And, when you leave, we will rent your cottage for you the rest of the year! Enjoy the monthly income the rent will produce while we take care of everything!   Winter Texans… We Want You!

Northshore RV Resort and Marina - Lake Livingston
This first class RV Resort  in Onalaska, Texas has 78 full hook-up lakefront sites, new waterfront cabins with queen and bunk beds, swimming pool, private sandy beach with lake swimming area, fishing pier and much more.  Their clubhouse and covered patio boast spectacular views.  Located about 80 miles north of Houston.

Highland Lakes Area Rentals

The Highland Lakes area is in the beautiful Texas Hill Country of central Texas.  There are 6 lakes in the chain of Highland Lakes surrounded by beautiful hills filled with live oak trees that stay green all year.   This is a very nice area of Texas to spend the winter.

Vacation Lake Homes
Choose from two homes on the Colorado Arm of Lake LBJ in Kingsland, Texas. Available for Winter Texans.

Lake LBJ Home
3 Bedroom, 4 bath, with almost 3,000 square feet, fully furnished waterfront vacation home for rent on Lake LBJ in Kingsland, Texas.  Available for Winter Texans.

Poppy's Pointe
Waterfront resort on Lake Buchanan with 9 cabins and 58 RV spaces for rent.   Nice views of the lake.  They have a recreation room for gatherings and parties.  You can fish and boat year round on this beautiful lake.  Available for Winter Texans.

Horseshoe Bay Property Management
Vacation condo rentals on Lake LBJ in the resort community of Horseshoe Bay, Texas.  Available for Winter Texans.

Longhorn Resort
Lake house, cabins and RV spaces on Lake LBJ in Kingsland, TX.   Great lake views.  Rent by the day, week or month. Available for Winter Texans.

Rio Vista Resort
New one and two bedroom cottages and condos on Lake LBJ in Kingsland, Texas.  Rent by the day, week or longer.  Winter Texans welcome.

Hi-Line Lake Resort
Cottages with beautiful lake views and RV spaces on Lake Buchanan.  Fish year round in our enclosed floating fish house.  Winter Texans are welcome.

Heart of Texas Lake Resort
We have it all!  Lake rental house, 12 condos, lake cabins, and RV spaces.   Located on the Colorado arm of Lake LBJ near Kingsland, Burnet, and Marble Falls, Texas.  Winter Texans are welcome.

Grandview Villa
This ideally-located waterfront vacation home is on popular Lake LBJ and has everything you need for your winter stay at the lake.  You will enjoy the beautiful views of the lake from the home.  The villa is only 60 minutes from Austin and 85 minutes from San Antonio. 

Cottage in Sunrise Beach, Texas
This comfortable home has a million-dollar view overlooking Lake LBJ and the Texas Hill Country hills.  Priced right for your winter stay.  Winter Texans are invited.

The Edgewater
Waterfront resort on beautiful Lake Buchanan in the Texas Hill Country.  13 Cottages and 37 RV spaces with pretty views of the lake. 60 minutes northwest of Austin, and 90 minutes north of San Antonio.  Lighted & covered fishing pier, washateria, cable TV, and recreation room for gathering and games.

River Oaks Lodge on Lake LBJ
Their 8 cabins are on the Colorado River "arm" of Lake LBJ in Kingsland, TX.  They have covered boat slips for their guests.  Winter Texans are welcome.

Big Chief RV Resort and Cabin Rentals
Waterfront resort with RV spaces and rental cabins on Lake Buchanan, TX.  This resort has Wi-Fi Internet access, TV/Game Room, planned activities, Clubhouse with kitchen, covered pavilion and great lake views.  Winter Texans are welcome.

Lake LBJ Resort, Marina & Country Club
Waterfront resort with rental suites, boat rentals, marina, store, fuel on the water, and more on Lake LBJ in Sunrise Beach, TX.

Packsaddle Vista Beach House on Lake LBJ
The perfect lake house for enjoying the winter in the mild Texas winter climate.   With 3 bedrooms and 3 baths it has plenty of room for everyone.  Nice sandy beach and great views of Lake LBJ and Packsaddle Mountain.  Located in Kingsland, Texas.  Winter Texans are welcome.

Lake LBJ Lake House
This 3 bedroom, 2 bath lake home has two separate living areas with one located upstairs and one downstairs.  Waterfront location on one of the nicest lakes in central Texas.  Hot tub, 2 car carport, covered RV parking, great lake views.  Boating, fishing and golfing year-round.

Cedar Lodge Waterfront Resort - Lake Buchanan
15 log cabins for rent and RV spaces, an extra large fishing pier, a nice sandy beach, large meeting hall, rental boats and more.  Only an hour drive northwest of Austin, 90 minutes north of San Antonio.  Boating, fishing and golfing year-round.  Winter Texans are welcome.

Houston County Lake

Crockett Family Resort - Crockett, Texas
A quiet country retreat with 28 cabins/kitchens and great bass fishing as well as abundant bass, crappie, bream and catfish.  Paradise in the Pines.  Crockett is known as Music Mecca of East Texas.  Winter Texans welcome.

New Braunfels

Hill Country RV Resort - New Braunfels
Dealer for a park model manufacturer Athens Park Homes, offering park model cottages and cabins for sale for placement in the Hill Country RV Resort.

River Ranch RV Resort - New Braunfels
Looking for gorgeous weather, rolling rivers, and all the attractions of San Antonio and Austin combine to make River Ranch RV Resort an incredible place to camp. Join us for superb camping activities like biking, golfing, boating, fly fishing, inner tubing, shopping, festivals, horseback riding,and more!  Winter Texans are welcome.

Gulf Coast Area Rentals

Sea Isle Serenity
Come discover Sea Isle Serenity, our warm and inviting island home. Lots of natural light, peace and tranquility, beautiful views of the Gulf bay, friendly neighborhood, short walk to the  beach. Local restaurant and grocery store in the community. Newly renovated, three bedrooms, three baths, washer/dryer. Book Now!

Lafitte's Retreat
Escape to Lafitte's Retreat, located in Jamaica Beach on Galveston Island   Lots of natural light, peace and tranquility, beautiful sunrises and sunsets, friendly neighborhood, short walk to the beach. Local restaurant, grocery store and gas minutes away. Newly renovated, three bedrooms, two baths, washer/dryer, gaming tables. Book Now!