The Shores at Lake Travis

The Resort & Its Setting

The Shores at Lake Travis is an independently owned and operated timeshare resort affiliated with RCI, sitting in Lago Vista on the northern edge of Lake Travis. Lake Travis itself is one of the larger reservoirs in the Texas Hill Country chain of lakes, and the resort's location puts owners within easy reach of the water for swimming, boating and fishing. It's a low-key, nature-oriented setting rather than a high-rise resort strip, which suits owners who want a quiet lake retreat with the option to venture further afield.

The Area & Things to Do

Lake Travis is the main draw, with public access points nearby for water sports, boating and lakeside trails, and the Lago Vista Community Center a short drive away for local parks and recreation facilities. Beyond the water, the Texas Hill Country Wine Region lies roughly 20 miles out, with a cluster of wineries and tasting rooms worth a half-day or full-day trip. Austin, Texas's capital, is about 25 miles southeast, giving owners access to live music, restaurants and museums when they want a change of pace from the lake. A rental car is genuinely useful here, since the resort, the wineries and Austin are spread across the region rather than walkable from one another.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at The Shores at Lake Travis and are ready to move on, you can list it for resale or rental directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. As with any owner-to-owner resale, you set your own asking price, buyers and renters contact you through the platform, and we charge a one-time listing fee with 0% commission on the sale — there's no agent cut to negotiate around.

Because The Shores at Lake Travis is an independent resort, resale transfers are typically handled through the resort's own owners' association or management company rather than a brand-wide resale desk. Before you agree on a price with a buyer, both sides should confirm directly with the resort: the current transfer fee for changing the deed or membership into the buyer's name, the current annual maintenance fee, and whether the association holds a right of first refusal on resales. These details vary by resort and aren't published figures we can quote here, so treat this step as essential homework rather than a formality — it protects both the seller's asking price and the buyer's expectations.

A resale buyer should expect to receive the usage rights tied to the unit and week (or points, if applicable) and, where verified by the resort, continued RCI affiliation for exchanges. They should not assume any loyalty perks, upgrades or promotional extras the original purchaser may have received when buying directly from a developer — resale conveys the ownership interest itself, not add-ons.

Practical Notes for Renters

Renters looking at The Shores at Lake Travis are generally after lake access, privacy and a self-catering unit rather than resort-style amenities, so check listing details for unit size and what's included. Since the resort is RCI-affiliated, owners exchanging through RCI should book well ahead for peak summer dates, when lake season demand is at its highest locally.

Getting There

Lago Vista sits about 25 miles northwest of Austin, making it a practical combination of lakeside relaxation and city access. Having a car is the most reliable way to reach the resort and explore the surrounding Hill Country.