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Roadside at 'Bout Dam Time - Cozy Lakeside Cabin, Nature Retreat, & Brew Pub!

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Relax in the cozy living room!
Sunrise over the Lake!
Fully furnished kitchen to make meals easy!
Funky vanity!
A Big Texas Howdy!

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Buchanan Dam, TX
  • Place, Black Rock Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Llano County Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake LBJ
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Roadside at 'Bout Dam Time - Cozy Lakeside Cabin, Nature Retreat, & Brew Pub!

Come stay with us and enjoy the perfect blend of beautiful weather and breathtaking views at our cozy lake front retreat. The “Roadside” at ‘Bout Dam Time is a unique funky lakeside duplex located on Crystal Cove that's perfect for a relaxing getaway! If you’re nature lovers, rock hunters, bird watchers, beach combers, tree huggers, porch sitters, star gazers or just like being outside, this is the place for you! Wake up to a cup of coffee and watch the incredible sunrise over the water! Be one with nature and soak it all in! You can listen to the peaceful songs of many species of birds and watch them soar high above the clouds while you look for shells along the beach. When you’re finished exploring, enjoy a fresh craft brew at our onsite Brewpub under beautiful oak trees or in the relaxing spa with 5 massage chairs (cold in the summer months & hot in the winter months), a gentle breeze and amazing view of the dam. As night falls cozy up by the fire pit and take in the night sky filled with stars! Bring your telescope. When you’re ready to turn in you have all the relaxation of home waiting in the cabin! Come on out and enjoy nature along with the comforts of home! For more information about “Bout Dam Time” visit us at boutdamtime.com
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Mandatory adult supervision at all times!
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
All events must be preapproved!
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Lock the doors
Please rinse put all used dishes in the dishwasher, but you do not need to turn it on.
Please gather all used towels and put them in the laundry basket in the restroom.
Please gather all the trash and set the bag outside the front door.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Hot Tub is chlorine free, so please no lotions, perfumes, soaps, or clothes.

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; maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: All events must be preapproved!
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Buchanan Dam

Located in Buchanan Dam, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Kingsland Massage Garage and Lighthouse Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake LBJ and Inks Lake State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking, and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Buchanan Dam, TX

What's nearby

  • Black Rock Park - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Llano County Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lake Buchanan - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Lake LBJ - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Longhorn Cavern State Park - 19 min drive - 19.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Alfredo's Mexican Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bluffton Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hoovers Valley Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Gatti's Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Alfredo's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Roadside at 'Bout Dam Time - Cozy Lakeside Cabin, Nature Retreat, & Brew Pub! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Roadside at 'Bout Dam Time - Cozy Lakeside Cabin, Nature Retreat, & Brew Pub!?

As of Apr 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Roadside at 'Bout Dam Time - Cozy Lakeside Cabin, Nature Retreat, & Brew Pub! on Apr 26, 2026 start from $158, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Roadside at 'Bout Dam Time - Cozy Lakeside Cabin, Nature Retreat, & Brew Pub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Roadside at 'Bout Dam Time - Cozy Lakeside Cabin, Nature Retreat, & Brew Pub!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Roadside at 'Bout Dam Time - Cozy Lakeside Cabin, Nature Retreat, & Brew Pub! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Black Rock Park and Llano County Park. Lake Buchanan is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thor R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
had a great time…place was really nice and clean!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Host was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Needs to be advertised that the hot tub is shared! Very clean and relaxing, but maybe next time a third toilet roll since there were 4 of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The onsite brew pub was a nice extra!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

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

Wonderful stay!

Though we were only there to sleep and shower, we found the place to be very clean and inviting! We thought the hot tub was private but other than that, it was a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome little place. Comfortable and the host were great and communicated well. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

cute dam place!

Cute and very clean cabin, easy walk on the property down to the lake, close walk to local park. We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory C.

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

After Christmas Getaway

Simply relaxing and very enjoyable. Great host and location.Out and away, yet close to trails and wineries Excellent and wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Family Getaway

Family gathering for a long weekend and needed extra space in addition to the main cabin. This was perfect. Plenty of towels, kitchen dishes and bonus of beach towels and camping chairs. Very clean and beds were comfy. Hosts were great and will definitely come back.!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Korli K.

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

Boys break

Perfect home base for a fishing trip with my boys. The property is clean and cozy with everything you need. Beds were comfortable and the location right on Lake Buchanon can't be beat. And Buffy and John were fantastic hosts. Very friendly and accommodating, responsive and helpful beyond expectations! Thanks for a wonderful getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tyler R.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Good experience but not factual

The little house is cute but far from most things. Thought the hot tub was in the backyard from the pictures but it's not, it's a shared space. Thought it was easy access to the lake but it was not and there isn't a fire pit. For 600 for the weekend it sure doesn't fit the description.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great place to stay on Lake Buchanan

It seems that we were the first ones to stay at the Roadhouse. It was well stocked with pots & pans, utensils, towels, and cleaning supplies. Very clean. The bathroom did not have a curtain or blinds, so our daughter made a window covering out of a towel. We did know that there were other guests on the property, but we didn’t realize that they were on the other side of the wall. We could hear talking early in the morning, but nothing bothersome, but just be aware. Overall, it’s a great place to stay for the lake. Just research how low the lake will be if you plan on having a leisurely walk along the bank. Oh!!! Don’t lock yourself out like I did! I had to charge my phone and all information was on it—thank goodness for iWatches!!! Buffy was great about getting the info to us so we could get back in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

James E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Buffy Allen

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We moved out here a few years ago to escape the city life and welcome a more laid-back peaceful outlook on things. We love it so much we want to share it with others.

Why they chose this property

This slice of heaven consists of 2 acers on Lake Buchanan with plenty of room for friends and family.

What makes this property unique

This cozy cabin invites you to kick back and relax while soaking up some fun in the sun!

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