119 Serene Hilltop Cir, Austin, TX 78738

Experience elevated Hill Country living in the highly sought-after Rough Hollow community on the shores of Lake Travis. This beautifully upgraded home offers soaring vaulted ceilings, 8-foot doorways, abundant natural light, and a highly functional layout designed for both everyday comfort and entertaining. Enjoy multiple living areas for added flexibility, a dedicated office, and a true media room pre-wired for projector and surround sound. The walk-out basement adds additional usable space, while the balcony and downstairs patio provide inviting outdoor living areas with peaceful views. The kitchen is ideal for hosting with double ovens and a convenient valet/drop zone entry from the garage. The spacious primary suite features a stand-alone soaking tub, massive walk-in shower with rain showerhead, and generous counter and storage space. Additional highlights include separate upstairs and downstairs HVAC systems, direct ethernet access in most rooms, a new tankless water heater (installed within the last 6 months), Kinetico non-electric water softener, leaf guards on gutters, epoxy-coated garage floor, and overhead garage storage. Rough Hollow residents enjoy resort-style amenities including a clubhouse with party rental facilities, four swimming pools (including an adults-only pool), lazy river, splash pad, soccer field, basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, tennis and pickleball courts, multiple playscapes, amphitheater, dog park, community gym with organized classes (bootcamps, yoga, Pilates and more), over 10 miles of scenic hiking trails, marina access with free kayak and paddleboard rentals, and discounted dining at the Marina Grill. The HOA also hosts free community events throughout the year, making this more than just a home—its a true lifestyle community. Schedule a showing today!

Rough Hollow is the Lake Travis community that built a private marina first and then put the houses around it. The Rough Hollow Marina holds 196 boat slips directly on Lake Travis. Most lakeside neighborhoods require you to drive to a public ramp, launch, and deal with weekend crowds. Here, the marina is neighborhood infrastructure, and that proximity changes how residents relate to the water on a Tuesday afternoon versus only on holidays.

Rough Hollow is in Lakeway within the 78738 zip code, about 25 minutes west of downtown via Highway 71 and Hamilton Pool Road. The community sits along the southern shore of Lake Travis. Bee Cave's retail district is about seven minutes east, and Lakeway's commercial center is ten minutes west. The location is in the western growth corridor that has absorbed much of Austin's suburban expansion, and commercial infrastructure has largely caught up.

Housing spans from the early 2010s through current construction. Hill Country Contemporary dominates at roughly 35 percent, with limestone, metal roofing, and walls of glass oriented toward lake and canyon views. Texas Mediterranean accounts for about 25 percent. Modern Farmhouse at about 10 percent reflects recent trends. Townhomes and patio homes start in the low $500s, family homes trade between $800,000 and $1.5 million, and custom lakefront or ridgetop homes push from $2 million past $4 million. The size and variety create more pricing diversity than most gated Lake Travis neighborhoods.

Lake Travis ISD serves Rough Hollow. Families attend Bee Cave or Lakeway Elementary, Lake Travis Middle, and Lake Travis High. The district has a strong track record in academics, athletics, and extracurriculars. The commercial tax base in Bee Cave and Lakeway supports funding for facilities and programs. For families comparing districts, Lake Travis ISD competes directly with Eanes for academic outcomes.

The community maintains 22 miles of internal trails connecting neighborhoods, parks, and the lakefront. A lazy river pool, resort swimming complex, fitness center, and sports courts anchor the activity calendar. The marina offers boat and kayak rentals for residents without slip ownership. Canyon Grille serves American fare with views. SP Brazilian handles celebratory dinners. The Grove Wine Bar works for weeknight plates. Sixty Three brings cocktail-focused dining. Cafe Blue covers seafood, and Trattoria Lisina in Driftwood provides Italian in a vineyard setting worth the 30-minute drive. The Rough Hollow Lakeside Trail offers flat walking and running along the water as a daily route.

Compared to the Hills of Lakeway, Rough Hollow is newer and more lake-focused. The Hills offers a more established country club atmosphere, while Rough Hollow leans into water and trails. Compared to Serene Hills, Rough Hollow is significantly larger with more housing variety, but Serene Hills counters with a smaller feel and higher green space percentage. The marina is the clearest differentiator. No other master-planned community in the corridor offers that level of built-in lake infrastructure.

Rough Hollow fits buyers who want lake life integrated into daily routine rather than reserved for weekends. If you would take a boat out on a Wednesday evening or paddleboard at sunrise before the school run, the marina makes that frictionless. Families who value year-round resort amenities, Lake Travis ISD, and the social infrastructure of a large active community will find the lifestyle well-developed. It is a community that has moved past early-phase growing pains and now operates with a clear identity built around the water.