Thunderbird Lodge

Actually, booked this by accident. Was just looking for motel room. Was I surprised when I found out it was a cabin with a kitchenette! Fantastic location. Staff was great. I wanted to stay another night, but they were booked. Off the beaten path but a great place to relax for a few days. Will be staying here again. Caters to mountain bikers and there is a lift.

The resort is nice regarding the scenery, adjacent to the lake and quietness. Many aspects of the resort need addressing, including docks badly needing repair (in their broken condition, they are an attractive nuisance to young children and represent premises liability issue), the wood burning fires stoves are not operational and the website does not disclose their non-working condition to potential customers (I specifically chose a particular cabin for the fireplace/wood stove and was disappointed it was not available for use). Finally, the bed provide a thin bedspread and not other blankets. It was a bit chilly during the night. Overall, I found the resort prices reasonable and the stay acceptable.

Our cabin at the Thunderbird Lodge was perfect for our short vacation at Spider Mountain. Easy to check in after hours, spacious accommodations, beautiful property, and a short bike ride to the lift and walk to hiking. Front office was super friendly. Will definitely be back. Highly recommended!

I stayed at the lodge primarily for the dark skies and was not disappointed....the stars popped by 9pm and were beautiful. The main draws for the lodge are the mt bike lift and trails down the mountain and boat launching. Unfortunately the lake is too low there for any boating. The location is very peaceful so I enjoyed just sitting out and watching nature during the day and some hiking. The room was motel like and was spotless. Full kitchen. Checking in/out was easy and staff were very personable. Other than the biking there is not much else to do there but it makes a great get away otherwise. There is Long Horn Cavern and Inks Lake state park with great hiking trails about a 20 minute drive. This is not a luxury resort but for the price and quality of the accommodations it was really a nice stay.

Very friendly staff. Two free lift tickets to the top of Spider Mountain were included. Great views. Would highly recommend this place for folks who like rustic and somewhat secluded charm. Not for those who like pretentious hotels.

Hard to find property, Poor condition of roads within the property. Cabins were clean but you had to do your dishes if you used any and take out your trash at the end of stay. Minimal amenities such as towels, tissues. Had coffee maker but you had to bring all of your supplies and coffee. In General the place was rustic. Calling it a resort is a real stretch.

We stayed in March or 2024. The cabin was nice but the lake was very dry. No way to do any fishing or water related. I just wish they would have told us before the trip that the lake around them was bone dry and not at all what the pictures show. The staff was very friendly and we still had a great time. The tram ride is pretty cool. Rooms are what you would expect for a cabin made to house mountain bikers and off roaders.

The only poor thing was both the bathroom door and bedroom door had a hole punched in. The pool was nice and the cabin was super clean and inviting. I will stay here again.

Cabin was cute and clean, with comfortable beds and a full kitchen. The basketball "court" needed repair, pool was a weird green, never found the volleyball court... property could have used some attention overall. Front desk lady was pleasant and checked us in quickly.

While the weather was so very hot the cabin was nice and with two bedrooms and two baths it was comfortable and spacious. The pool was nice but at 5:00 at nite it was warm and not refreshing since it was 105 degrees. I have been here over the years about 25 times and love this place.

Clean room. Spider mountain lift tickets included.

The cabin was super cute! Adorable decorations and colpr scheme was perfect. Very grateful for the full kitchen! Did notice that the floor was very very dirty throughout the cabin. Felt like walking in a fastfood kitchen. Barefoot walking was absolutely not possible. The chairs on the front porch were cracking so we couldn't sit in them outside. Even with the dirty floor we still really enjoyed our stay. Very friendly. Kind and respectful place.

Cozy clean cottage with two beds. Full equipped kitchen for long stay. (I stayed one night but next time I will stay longer!). One downside was “flies” . I guess due to piled garbage bags, there are lots of fries. (I could manage but this is the only negative point). Other than that, receptionist is so smiley and friendly. I highly recommend this place

Clean and friendly, loved the room

Very clean nice location

Great studio for a couple with everything you need for a stay including a full size fridge and stove. Very clean!

Just a one night stay. Price was right, room clean and comfortable

Due to storming there was flooding. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate us and our students. It was so clean and peaceful! We were enjoyed our entire weekend!

Cabins are cabins. A little more rustic than a traditional hotel but they were clean and the service was good and the area was beautiful.

Clean, full kitchen. Great views and close to Spider Mountain/ MTB trails

very private.. comfy beds

I stayed two nights while on a business trip. All I needed was a clean place to stay with reliable wifi at a reasonable price. Enter Thunderbird Resort. This place is set in the beautiful Hill Country on the lake where wildflowers are in full display. I set my reservation for late arrival, so getting into my cabin was a breeze as the office left instructions for late arrivals. So far so good. I went back into town to set up for a class that I would be teaching the following morning. Before returning to the resort, I made a quick stop at the grocery store in town. Enter unexpected roommate #1, referred to as ER1. ER1 was super sweet at first, but could howl like noones' business. ER1 had no respect for boundaries as they just waltzed right into my cabin demanding food. Since ER1 was giving off a Pet Cemetery vibe, I gave into the demands and shared most of my tuna salad from the sandwich I intended for lunch the next day. Once satisfied, ER1 made themselves right at home. Fortunately, I was able to get ER1 outside before turning in for the night. While ER1 was helping themselves to my lunch, I encounter unexpected roommate #2 (ER2). Fortunately, ER2 was quiet. Like Ninja quiet. The downside, ER2 had a habit of showing up in unexpected areas throughout the cabin to the point where I was walking on eggshells they entirety of my stall. All in all, it was a clean place with a gorgeous view and reliable internet access. P.S. will upload photos when I am able to.

Great studio for a couple with everything you need for a stay including a full size fridge and stove. Very clean!

Just a one night stay. Price was right, room clean and comfortable

The location of the Thunderbird Cabin was perfect for my plans that involved a night time trail run at Spider Mountain. Couldnt be a better location. I was SO GLAD for the very clean, comfortable, and cute enough accommodations. The staff I worked with to make reservations, find my way and to problem solve were super helpful and very friendly.

The cabin itself was very clean and nice. The beds were comfortable and check in was a breeze. However, the bathroom is TINY. The shower head is at the height of a child. I am 5’5 and had to duck to have my head under the water. My poor 6’3 husband had to step out of the shower to have enough room to bend over under the water to wash his hair. There’s provided dishes but not a lot of variety in cookware. No paper towels or spices/seasonings so make sure to bring your own.

I attended an event close by and Thunderbird was great. Easy communication with the property when I had a late arrival. It’s quiet and simple with a complete kitchen and plenty of space. Very happy with my decision to stay there.

Rather frustrating stay. Apparently an issue with WiFi made it inaccessible for our room and cell signal out there objectively horrible. Hard to keep walking up to office just to text family and friends. Toilet not seated well and rocked vigorously when seated. Shower head splayed like your thumb on a garden hose, only <6ft up, and had to go full heat to get a tepid shower. Staff were lovely however.

While the weather was so very hot the cabin was nice and with two bedrooms and two baths it was comfortable and spacious. The pool was nice but at 5:00 at nite it was warm and not refreshing since it was 105 degrees. I have been here over the years about 25 times and love this place.

Clean, full kitchen. Great views and close to Spider Mountain/ MTB trails

The ladies who work the office are so kind ans accommodating. Everything was nice and it waa so quiet. Really enjoyed our stay there and will be back again.

Our cabin at the Thunderbird Lodge was perfect for our short vacation at Spider Mountain. Easy to check in after hours, spacious accommodations, beautiful property, and a short bike ride to the lift and walk to hiking. Front office was super friendly. Will definitely be back. Highly recommended!

The location of the Thunderbird Cabin was perfect for my plans that involved a night time trail run at Spider Mountain. Couldnt be a better location. I was SO GLAD for the very clean, comfortable, and cute enough accommodations. The staff I worked with to make reservations, find my way and to problem solve were super helpful and very friendly.

Due to storming there was flooding. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate us and our students. It was so clean and peaceful! We were enjoyed our entire weekend!

Great people at the front desk. Super friendly.

Pretty setting. Great staff

The beginning was a bit complicated but their customer service is flawless they took care of everything a good place to get relax away from crowded city life with no internet just the barely wifi signal from office if you are close to, an adventure in the night with different cabin options overall good experience.

I stayed at the lodge primarily for the dark skies and was not disappointed....the stars popped by 9pm and were beautiful. The main draws for the lodge are the mt bike lift and trails down the mountain and boat launching. Unfortunately the lake is too low there for any boating. The location is very peaceful so I enjoyed just sitting out and watching nature during the day and some hiking. The room was motel like and was spotless. Full kitchen. Checking in/out was easy and staff were very personable. Other than the biking there is not much else to do there but it makes a great get away otherwise. There is Long Horn Cavern and Inks Lake state park with great hiking trails about a 20 minute drive. This is not a luxury resort but for the price and quality of the accommodations it was really a nice stay.

We stayed for one night as a halfway stopover on our way to south Texas. We arrived after dark & after office hours but they made arrangements for us to get the cabin key upon our arrival. We left early the next morning but saw a little of the area before leaving and the views were nice and peaceful. The cabin was clean, cute, and comfortable and we loved the full sized coffee pot we brewed our own coffee in. We picked up carryout food from "Mama\'s Home Cooking" restaurant on the route to Thunderbird Lodge but there was a fridge, stove, and microwave so it is well appointed for longer stays. We would stay here again!

Cabins are cabins. A little more rustic than a traditional hotel but they were clean and the service was good and the area was beautiful.

A beautiful place in the country on a lake. Texas at its finest!

Our cabin at the Thunderbird Lodge was perfect for our short vacation at Spider Mountain. Easy to check in after hours, spacious accommodations, beautiful property, and a short bike ride to the lift and walk to hiking. Front office was super friendly. Will definitely be back. Highly recommended!

Thunderbird Resort is a family run operation. It is reasonably priced with no frills, but exceptionally clean and quiet. Full kitchen with utensils, but no condiments or coffee. An on-site convenience store, kayak rentals (it is on an inlet of Lake Buchanan). Everything closes down at 4pm however. Signage for entrance road off hwy 2431 could be better.

This property was in a very cute and quiet location. It was also very close to many other activities and things to do in Burnet and Marble Falls.

The location is wonderful.

I stayed at the lodge primarily for the dark skies and was not disappointed....the stars popped by 9pm and were beautiful. The main draws for the lodge are the mt bike lift and trails down the mountain and boat launching. Unfortunately the lake is too low there for any boating. The location is very peaceful so I enjoyed just sitting out and watching nature during the day and some hiking. The room was motel like and was spotless. Full kitchen. Checking in/out was easy and staff were very personable. Other than the biking there is not much else to do there but it makes a great get away otherwise. There is Long Horn Cavern and Inks Lake state park with great hiking trails about a 20 minute drive. This is not a luxury resort but for the price and quality of the accommodations it was really a nice stay.

Hard to find property, Poor condition of roads within the property. Cabins were clean but you had to do your dishes if you used any and take out your trash at the end of stay. Minimal amenities such as towels, tissues. Had coffee maker but you had to bring all of your supplies and coffee. In General the place was rustic. Calling it a resort is a real stretch.

We stayed in March or 2024. The cabin was nice but the lake was very dry. No way to do any fishing or water related. I just wish they would have told us before the trip that the lake around them was bone dry and not at all what the pictures show. The staff was very friendly and we still had a great time. The tram ride is pretty cool. Rooms are what you would expect for a cabin made to house mountain bikers and off roaders.

I attended an event close by and Thunderbird was great. Easy communication with the property when I had a late arrival. It’s quiet and simple with a complete kitchen and plenty of space. Very happy with my decision to stay there.

Clean, full kitchen. Great views and close to Spider Mountain/ MTB trails

Actually, booked this by accident. Was just looking for motel room. Was I surprised when I found out it was a cabin with a kitchenette! Fantastic location. Staff was great. I wanted to stay another night, but they were booked. Off the beaten path but a great place to relax for a few days. Will be staying here again. Caters to mountain bikers and there is a lift.

The cabin was super cute! Adorable decorations and colpr scheme was perfect. Very grateful for the full kitchen! Did notice that the floor was very very dirty throughout the cabin. Felt like walking in a fastfood kitchen. Barefoot walking was absolutely not possible. The chairs on the front porch were cracking so we couldn't sit in them outside. Even with the dirty floor we still really enjoyed our stay. Very friendly. Kind and respectful place.

Thunderbird Resort is a family run operation. It is reasonably priced with no frills, but exceptionally clean and quiet. Full kitchen with utensils, but no condiments or coffee. An on-site convenience store, kayak rentals (it is on an inlet of Lake Buchanan). Everything closes down at 4pm however. Signage for entrance road off hwy 2431 could be better.

Great studio for a couple with everything you need for a stay including a full size fridge and stove. Very clean!

The cabin itself was very clean and nice. The beds were comfortable and check in was a breeze. However, the bathroom is TINY. The shower head is at the height of a child. I am 5’5 and had to duck to have my head under the water. My poor 6’3 husband had to step out of the shower to have enough room to bend over under the water to wash his hair. There’s provided dishes but not a lot of variety in cookware. No paper towels or spices/seasonings so make sure to bring your own.

I stayed at the lodge primarily for the dark skies and was not disappointed....the stars popped by 9pm and were beautiful. The main draws for the lodge are the mt bike lift and trails down the mountain and boat launching. Unfortunately the lake is too low there for any boating. The location is very peaceful so I enjoyed just sitting out and watching nature during the day and some hiking. The room was motel like and was spotless. Full kitchen. Checking in/out was easy and staff were very personable. Other than the biking there is not much else to do there but it makes a great get away otherwise. There is Long Horn Cavern and Inks Lake state park with great hiking trails about a 20 minute drive. This is not a luxury resort but for the price and quality of the accommodations it was really a nice stay.

Hard to find property, Poor condition of roads within the property. Cabins were clean but you had to do your dishes if you used any and take out your trash at the end of stay. Minimal amenities such as towels, tissues. Had coffee maker but you had to bring all of your supplies and coffee. In General the place was rustic. Calling it a resort is a real stretch.

We stayed for one night as a halfway stopover on our way to south Texas. We arrived after dark & after office hours but they made arrangements for us to get the cabin key upon our arrival. We left early the next morning but saw a little of the area before leaving and the views were nice and peaceful. The cabin was clean, cute, and comfortable and we loved the full sized coffee pot we brewed our own coffee in. We picked up carryout food from "Mama\'s Home Cooking" restaurant on the route to Thunderbird Lodge but there was a fridge, stove, and microwave so it is well appointed for longer stays. We would stay here again!

We were there for a business trip, it was very nice to be able to come back and be to prepare our meals and just sit and enjoy the views and the quiet surrounding.

Clean, full kitchen. Great views and close to Spider Mountain/ MTB trails