Thunderbird Lodge is situated on a beautiful and inviting Hill Country property along the eastern shore of Lake Buchanan in Burnet, TX. We have 23 units, ranging from 4 person Studios to 20 person Villas.
Each of our units have a fully equipped kitchens, appliances, linens, cable television, barbecue grill and a picnic table.
Unit Types
Thunderbird Lodge Studios
Sleep Up to 4 People
Priced from $59 a night
The original Thunderbird Lodge consists of cabins 1-10; motel style rooms with a full-kitchen, bathroom, and two queen beds. Conveniently located near the lodge office, hiking and biking trails, and marina.
Thunderbird Lodge Villas
Sleep Up to 20 People
Prices Beginning at $169 per night
Our Thunderbird Lodge Villas offer an elegant, relaxing experience for our guests. With capacity for 13 to 20 people, these 4 and 5 bedroom houses are perfect for large gatherings of friends and family.
Lakeview Houses
Sleep Up to 12 People
Priced from $129 a night
These are 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom houses, and each bedroom has 2 queen beds. These units have a full kitchen, a living room with futons, and a porch with spectacular views of Lake Buchanan.
Stone Cottages
Our Stone Cottages sleep from 6 to 16 people and start at only $109 a night!
Our Stone Cottages range from 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom cottages to 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom houses. They sleep from 6 to 16 people and are located just steps away from Lake Buchanan.
On-Mountain Accommodations
Meet the Spider House, our newest accommodations right on Spider Mountain near the lift. The three bedroom, two bath Spider House can sleep up to five people. This house is perfect for your group to stay right on the trails. Downstairs features a full kitchen, dining area and living room, plus a small single room. Upstairs offers two bedrooms with one queen bed in each room with a full size bath.
All of our units are steps away from Lake Buchanan and Spider Mountain Bike Park.
You’re sure to feel at home at our cozy Hill Country hideaway!
Property Policies
Check-In time is 4:00 P.M. Check-Out time is 11:00 A.M. You may request a late check out, and if granted, you will be charged 1/2 of the nightly rate on the unit.
Cancellation/Raincheck Policy:
If you need to change or cancel your reservation dates, please call our office 512-756-4878 to take care of this.
The deposit collected at time of booking is non-refundable. In the event you cannot make your reservation dates, you will need to cancel or change the arrival date at least 7 days out, or the deposit is forfeited. Your booking may be transferred to another arrival date that is within 6 months of the original booking, at the current rate of the new reservation dates. There will be no refunds if you cannot reschedule within the 6 month timeframe.
There are no refunds for early departures.
Pet Policy:
Certain cabins are pet friendly with a daily pet fee of $20 per pet/per day. Please let our staff know if you have pet(s) with you. Pets are not allowed in the Texan or the Spider House accommodations.
A minimum cleaning fee of $150 will be charged if pets have been allowed on the beds and furniture. Pets must be crated at all times if they are left alone in the cabin.
In the event you do not advise our reservation staff that you have pets, we reserve the right to add the cleaning fee to your reservation.
Excessive Cleaning Fees: Units left excessively dirty or damaged are subject to an additional cleaning fee. Please sweep and pick up cottages and don't leave dirty dishes. Damages will be charged at what it costs us to repair.
Day Guests & Visitors: Day guests & visitors are welcome. Thunderbird Lodge at Spider Mountain offers day use passes for $15 per person over 13 during non-operational days at Spider Mountain and can be purchased at the lodge office. Days where the lift is in operation, day passes are $20 per person over 13 and includes lift access for the day. All day use passes include lake, hiking and pool access.
Deposits: All reservations require a first night deposit. This deposit is non-refundable. If your plans change, the deposit can be moved to another stay within 6 months of the original booking if we are notified 7 or more days prior to your original arrival. In the event you move your reservation, you will be responsible for an updated reservation amount in accordance with rates for those dates.
Children 6 and Under: Guests who are six years of age and under stay free
Linens: Cottages are fully stocked with linens on your arrival. We do not provide turn-down or refresh services.
Smoking Policy: All units at Thunderbird are NON-SMOKING. Guests are welcome to smoke outside. Guests smoking in a cottage will be charged a minimum of $150.00, based on the size of the cottage requiring remediation.
Speed Limit: The speed limit on our grounds is 5 mph - there are many children here at all times, so go SLOW. The speed limit on our entry road is 20 mph. Please be cautious of children, hikers and bikers.
Swimming: Swimming in the pool or in the lake is at your own risk. No Lifeguards! Always take a personal flotation device with you into the water.