The upper Highland Lakes [1] region (northwest of Lake Travis) is surrounded by small communities, most with populations of 5,000 or less, so there’s a wide range of accommodations to choose from. Many are cheap chains on state highways, others are fancy resorts on the lakeshore, and others are quaint bed-and-breakfasts in historic downtowns.
The three “big” cities in the region are Burnet (pronounced BUR-nit), Marble Falls, and Llano. A comprehensive list of accommodations in these communities and outlying areas is available at www.lakesandhills.com [2].
Most visitors to Lake Travis [3] stay in Austin [4] or at one of the nearby campgrounds [5].
Links:
[1] http://www.moon.com/destinations/texas/austin-and-the-hill-country/the-highland-lakes
[2] http://www.lakesandhills.com
[3] http://www.moon.com/destinations/texas/austin-and-the-hill-country/the-highland-lakes/lake-travis
[4] http://www.moon.com/destinations/texas/austin-and-the-hill-country/austin
[5] http://www.moon.com/destinations/texas/austin-and-the-hill-country/the-highland-lakes/camping