Bear Creek Retreat

Bear Creek Retreat is a Texas Bed and Breakfast located only minutes from downtown Austin. Enjoy the comfort of the whole house for you and your guests. Come indulge yourself in luxury with our home-made hot fudge, complimentary beverages, thick bath sheets, personalized robes, and the largest bed in Texas! We also have a theraputic massage room, wood burning fireplace, hot tub, plasma TV with sattelite, VCR and DVD players, fully equipped kitchen, and a wrap-a-round porch. Bear Creek Retreat is surrounded by hundreds of acres of Texas hillcountry that can be explored at your leisure.

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Location

  • Location is best described as:
    • Hill country
    • Countryside
    • Small town
  • Nearest major city: Austin, TX (15 miles northeast)
  • Directions to property:
    We are located just southwest of Austin. When coming from Downtown, North or Central Austin: via MoPac South, exit William Cannon Blvd. and head east (left). Take a right on Brodie Lane and go until you get to a T in the road and go right on FM 1626. Then take a right on Bliss Spillar Road (a stop light) and drive 1.3 miles to Carpenter Lane. Turn left onto Carpenter Lane and drive approximately one mile to the end of the road. Proceed through the open orange gate at the top of the hill. Bear Creek Retreat is in the blue house.

    If you are coming from North IH-35, exit Onion Creek and turn Rt. off of the access rd on FM 1626. Then turn Rt. onto Bliss Spillar Rd. (the 4th stop light) and drive 1.3 miles to Carpenter Lane. Turn left onto Carpenter Lane and drive approximately 1 mile to the end of the road. Proceed through the open orange gate at the top of the hill. Bear Creek Retreat is in the blue house.

    If you are coming from South IH-35 exit Slaughter Creek Overpass and turn left (heading West) over the Hwy. bridge, then turn left onto the access road. Then turn right onto FM 1626 and head west and go until you reach Bliss Spiller Road (the 4th light) and go right. Drive 1.3 miles to Carpenter Lane. Turn left onto Carpenter Lane and drive approximately one mile to the end of the road. Proceed through the open orange gate to the top of the hill. Bear Creek is in the blue house.
  • Nearest major airport: AUS-Austin/Bergstrom International Airport 18 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    Go West on hwy 290/71 (Ben White Blvd.) until you reach IH-35 and turn left (South.) Next exit Onion Creek and turn Rt. off of the access rd on FM 1626. Then turn Rt. onto Bliss Spillar Rd. (the 4th stop light) and drive 1.3 miles to Carpenter Lane. Turn left onto Carpenter Lane and drive approximately 1 mile to the end of the road. Proceed through the open orange gate at the top of the hill. Bear Creek Retreat is in the blue house.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: house sleeping 2-8 people
  • There are 3 guest accommodations (2 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 195.00 and $ 295.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 195.00 and $ 295.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 50.00

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Amenities Basket
  • Bath robes
  • CD player
  • Ceiling fans
  • Coffee/Tea facilities
  • DVD Player
  • Fireplace
  • Fridge
  • Ironing Board
  • Microwave
  • Private entrance
  • Radio
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • VCR
  • Videos
  • On Site
  • BBQ grill
  • Hot tub/whirlpool tub
  • Washer/dryer
  • Wedding Facilities
  • Other Amenitites
  • massage room
  • dining room
  • wrap-a-round porch
  • fully equipped kitchen
  • Meals

    • A continental on weekdays, full mexican on weekends breakfast is included with room rate
    • Breakfast is served from: whenever you request
    • Breakfast is served in the In room
    • Lunch is available by special request
    • Dinner is available by special request for $$50
    • Additional food services included in room rate: wine and beer provided with the house, Afternoon tea, Non-alcoholic beverage
    • Special meals available: Five course gourmet, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
    • Our signature dish is Homemade Carrot Cake Muffins
      Breakfast consists of fresh fruit, juices, coffee, tea and homemade carrot cake muffins with chopped pecans. Fresh bagels can be substituted for anyone with an adversion to nuts!

    Policies

    • No minimum stay required
    • Smoking is not allowed
    • Limited accommodations for guest pets (well behaved pets allowed)
    • Children are welcome
    • No childcare is provided
    • Consumption of alcohol is permitted (wine and beer provided in house)
    • Deposit amount required (A credit card number is required to reserve the house.)
    • Check in time is 3.00 PM and Check out time is 12.00 noon
    • Cancellations:
      You may cancel your reservations up to 48 hours prior to scheduled arrival time, after this a fee equal to one night's stay will be charged to your account.
    • Accepted by the following agencies:
      • Chamber of Commerce

    Innkeepers

    • Innkeeper(s): Caroline Foley
      Landscape design, cooking
    • The innkeepers speak: English, Spanish
    • There is one cat on the property
    • There is one dog on the property

    Area Attractions

    Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Swimming or Hiking at Barton Springs, Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Winery, Zoo

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    Contact Information


    Bear Creek Retreat Bed and Breakfast
    Bear Creek Retreat
    13813 Carpenter Lane
    Manchaca TX 78652
    USA
    Phone: +1-512-940-9444
    Cellular: +1-512-940-9444
    Innkeeper(s)
    Caroline Foley
    Rates:
    $195 - $295
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    The wrap-a-round porch offers relaxation and sprawling views of the countryside.The casual living room has a fireplace, plasma television adjacent to the theraputic massage room.
    Treat yourself and your loved-one(s) to a night of luxurious comfort in the custom-made emperior sized bed with pillowtop mattress. The bedroom's doors opening up to a limestone patio and private hot tub.The Americana room is upstairs and has a full bath down the hall. The king-size bed is softly decorated in American patchwork colors and an abundance of pillows.
    The dining room is great for a mid-morning breakfast or candlelight dinner with your loved one.This hot mexican breakfast is delivered to your door and includes fresh fruit, garden fresh salsa, and your choice of beans.
    Relaxing on the porch is sure to de-stress anyone!The landscape surrounding Bear Creek Retreat was designed to attract butterflies, hummingbirds and other fun loving wildlife.

    Features

    Property Noted For:
    • Excellent views
    • Family Travel
    • Gay / Lesbian Travel
    • Gourmet food
    • Honeymoons
    • Luxury
    • Nature
    • Peaceful getaway
    • Romantic escape
    • Weddings

    Type:
    • Bed and Breakfast

    Details:
    • Architectural style is Victorian
    • Built in 1980
    • Opened for business in 2004
    • Restored / Remodeled in 2004
    • Access for the disabled is limited
    • Parking available (Plenty of parking around home)