The Wayback

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The Wayback is a small boutique hotel. The Wayback is a charming place for you to stop by if you are looking for a place that focuses on comfort, old-fashioned hospitality and of course, relaxation.Kick back in one of our 8 cottages while watching the sunset behind the trees. Each of our cottages offers private rooms that are not only stylish but extremely comfortable.

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The Wayback

4.7

Based on 258 reviews

Georgelyn Hicks

1 year ago

The Wayback Cafe is a lovely resort for taking a break in a garden setting. You will find the staff attentive & the food delicious. One of best hotel bed and linens I've ever slept in.

Nichole Taylor

1 year ago

This place was quiet and relaxing but I was a little disappointed that we were given a one bedroom instead of a 2 bedroom like I had requested . When I reached out to the staff to make them aware , no one replied back .

David Y

1 year ago

Great spot for a relaxing stay! Lunch and dinner were both excellent and Jill, the General Manager, was awesome! We chose it for a staycation since we only live a few miles away but it would also be a great place for small groups! Eight couples or more could take over the place and have full run of the pool and restaurant! My only knock would be some road noise from 2244.

Tabitha Parker

1 year ago

Absolutely loved my stay at this charming boutique hotel! Cabin #2 was spotless, cozy, and beautifully decorated with the softest linens and perfect lighting. Even though it’s right off a main road, it was so peaceful and quiet. The café served the most delicious crabcake, the bartenders were fantastic, and the pool area was the perfect spot to relax with a book. Can’t wait to come back!

Rebeka Bernstein

1 year ago

Frank Wickstead

2 years ago

We didn't stay but had brunch. The property is beautiful, the service is excellent as is the food.

Betsy Richter

2 years ago

I watched this place open and grow. It is adorable and the food and drinks are consistently good. We need more Inns like this in Austin. It has a European feel to it which I like. They get a king's ransom for the one br cabins. I am happy this mom and daughter have made this a destination to enjoy.

Leah Jacob

2 years ago

My son and I stayed at the cottages for a tennis tournament she was playing in. Management and the restaurant were absolutely superb. Even my son was like I loved this place. Can we do more tournaments here? We can’t wait to return.

Stewart Sheffield

2 years ago

Jennifer Withers

2 years ago

Hosted my daughter's birthday brunch there and was very pleased with how easy it was to set up over email with Sydney and really appreciated the amazing customer service the day of from Kate. Thank you!

Cameron Mason

3 years ago

Lovely setting, very comfortable and all the details are beautiful. My only feedback is that if you promise coffee available at 7:30 in the morning to please follow through with it. Both mornings I was there, there wasn't coffee available until much later.

James

3 years ago

First time coming here and we will definitely be back. We are new to the area and always looking for a good dining place. We came across this restaurant on Yelp and decided to walk in. It was a Sunday morning/afternoon and we did not have a reservation but they had open seating at the bar. Our drink orders were taken immediately. To start off, we had the "Morning Bun", a cinnamon roll with roasted pecans on the side. The cinnamon bun was warm and freshly baked. Quite delicious especially with the pecans. Highly recommend and it's enough for two, really even for three people if you just want something sweet to start with. I had the Omelet and my friend had the Avocado Toast. The omelet came with spinach, bacon, goat cheese, and potatoes on the side. I ordered mine without bacon and added a side of sourdough toast. I have to say this was one of the BEST breakfasts I have ever had! The omelet was hot and fresh and the ingredients were amazing. And since I have been in Austin, I have not been able to find good sourdough bread but this was the best sourdough bread I have had since moving here. The ambiance is quite nice inside but they also have outdoor patio seating. We opted to set indoors at the bar, but given the size, it can get quite loud and I would likely go for outdoor seating next time. The service was okay; I did read other reviews about the service and while we didn't have a problem getting service, we were sitting right at the bar. But I did see customers leave their tables just to come up and ask for something they had ordered but hadn't received. I like iced tea and they brew their fresh. But I was given my tea in a small tumbler, like something you would make an old fashioned in. They have large "beer can" style glasses and my friend received her cold coffee in the bigger glass. I went through the tiny glass of iced tea almost as soon as the server brought it out. She never offered to refill and I had to ask for more. Why wouldn't you serve iced tea in a normal sized glass like any other dining establishment? I asked if they could make my omelet with egg whites and was told "no". No egg whites? I have been cooking for more than 40 years and even cooked in a few nice restaurants. It takes only SECONDS to separate yolk from the whites. If your cooks don't know how, I'm happy to come by and show them. I have never heard of such a thing. You can't possibly be so busy that you can't take the 10 extra seconds it takes - and honestly, it really only takes about 5 seconds. And I was told no "special requests". I just wanted to add mushrooms to the omelet. Sad that I can't add something simple like mushrooms and you can't do egg whites. Last, we had no idea that reservations were needed. We were offered immediate seating at the bar or outside; we opted for the bar. However, when we arrived, all tables but one were empty. When we inquired about this, we were told the tables were all reserved for people coming in soon. We dined for quite a long time, and when we left, two of the tables were still empty. Sitting at the bar is very comfortable, but it would have been nice if we could have had one of the tables that remained empty the entire time we were there. But again, amazing food and we are looking forward to a return visit to try lunch and dinner and I highly recommend for breakfast.

Michael Arbib

3 years ago

The Good AND the Bad: The Good: 8 little cottages on a countryside property with good furnishing inside and plenty of places to sit under the trees. Good furnishings, comfy beds, a well-appointed bathroom. Strangely, though, some rooms have better furnishings or better outdoor areas than others. There is a restaurant on the same site and we had an excellent breakfast there. The Bad: The place closes down on Monday and Tuesday. One is meant to get housekeeping only after 3 nights -- our fourth day was on a Monday so it took special pleading with the owner to get clean towels, etc. The restaurant does not open till 9 even on the days it is open, so it is not much use for those who want an "everyday" breakfast. Finally, there is "nothing" in walking distance, but plenty in driving distance, so don't book there unless you have a car. Summary: $800 a night for a 2-bedroom "AirBnB" (but touted as an Inn) without a kitchen.

Stephanie MacKay

3 years ago

This was such a charming place and such a nice getaway! Welcoming and helpful staff, the cottage was clean and inviting! We arrived to a charcuterie board with a picnic basket. Over our stay we had fantastic drinks by the pool & the cafe has amazing food and a wonderful ambiance. Seriously, you shouldn’t skip out on the cafe - it’s top notch!!

Betty Lee

4 years ago

We just got home from a trip to Austin, The Wayback was a perfect way to enjoy Austin if you prefer a quieter more relaxing ambience. Sydney was wonderful and helpful even before I booked my stay. We arrived very late due to weather issues and the keys and everything were exactly where Sydney said they would be. She even drew a map on where my cottage was exactly. We arrived from a long and very stressful flight and it was nice to not have to worry about the whole check in process at 3am. The cottages were beautifully appointed and my son loved the little nook bed in cottage 5, it was also at the very back of the property so it was quiet and peaceful. If you aren’t familiar with the city tho, yes this property is about 20 minutes outside of downtown. It’s not exactly a hotel so don’t expect turn down service and fresh towels. Although if you need there are directions on exactly where you can find extra towels. We did do some prior planning ahead of time and knew that we would need to drive into downtown or other areas for food. All in all, my family loved our stay and we left with an amazing first impression of Austin.

Rebekah Lucy

4 years ago

We were helped by a few people to be seated outside, everyone so kind. They were busy but didn't show it. I Hosted a small baby brunch and couldn't have dreamed up a more ideal location. Fresh juices were fantastic. Had burrata to start served with ciabatta asparagus and cherry tomatoes, so good. my chicken and waffles was crispy, hot - just delightful. Friends got salads with shrimp, chicken, quiche - all delish. Highly recommend this brunch spot!!!

shelia parodi

4 years ago

One of my favorite places to have lunch with friends and date nights with my husband. The staff is amazing, craft cocktails are unique and delicious and the food is phenomenal. Love the ambience and the location.

Lisa Diedrich

4 years ago

We recently had our daughter’s wedding at The Wayback and also booked all the cottages for our out-of-town guests. Sydney did an amazing job of making sure everything was perfectly planned and executed throughout the entire weekend. I can’t say enough about the entire team who helped us navigate cold and rainy weather to make the wedding perfect! They were so accommodating, kind and happy! Our guests felt cozy and special! Even with the weather challenges- they made sure my daughter had her dream wedding!