Ellwood at Lake Travis
7655 N Ranch Road 620,
Austin, TX 78726
1-3 Beds $1,000 - $3,320
Renaissance Austin Independent Senior Living
11279 Taylor Draper Ln,
Austin,
TX
78759
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About Renaissance Austin Independent Senior Living
Set on 17 wooded acres with a lush 2-acre lawn, Renaissance-Austin retirement community offers an idyllic senior living experience. Enjoy the small-town feeling of the surrounding neighborhood with the excitement of Austin just 10 miles away. Friendly staff are dedicated to your comfort and happiness, and neighbors feel more like family. Choose from studios, one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartments. Common areas become extensions of your home and include a bistro, salon, restaurant-style dining room, lounges, game room, library, patio, and fitness area. Simplify life with all-inclusive rent that covers chef-prepared meals, utilities, housekeeping, maintenance, and scheduled transportation. Take part in daily activities that nourish the mind, body, and spirit. Stay on campus or head out into the community. Research Road offers a selection of restaurants and shopping, located just over a mile away from The Renaissance-Austin. Downtown Austin features world-famous live music venues and barbeque places. Stroll through the rose gardens and koi ponds at Zilker Botanical Garden. Sample beers while watching the sunset on the river at Oasis Texas Brewing Company. Learn about the state’s history at the Bullock Museum and Texas State Capitol. When you’re in the mood to venture quite a bit further, take advantage of our Travel & Stay program that includes free stays and dining at any of Holiday Retirement’s more than 260 communities across the United States.
Renaissance Austin Independent Senior Living is an apartment community located in Travis County and the 78759 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Austin Independent attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Library
- Restaurant Style Dining Room
- Barber/Beauty Salon
- Telephone Hookup
- Weekly Housekeeping
- Activity Room
- Cottages
- Restaurant Style Chef Prepared Meals
- Individual Climate Control
- Kitchenette In Unit
- Large Screen TV Lounge
- Linen Service
- Pets Welcome
- Walk-In Tub
- Great Call Security
- Complimentary Scheduled Transportation
- Safety Rails In Bathroom
- Basic Cable TV
- Billiard Lounge
- Computer Area With Internet Access
- Private Dining Room
- Secured Community
- WiFi In Common Areas
- Community Grounds
- Locked Mailboxes
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
Business Center
- Community-Wide WiFi
- Laundry Facilities
- 24 Hour Access
- Renters Insurance Program
- Meal Service
- Planned Social Activities
- Guest Apartment
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Storage Space
- Fitness Center
- Gameroom
- Gated
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Patio
Cable Ready
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Balcony
- Patio
Location
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The aptly named Great Hills is a scenic neighborhood with picturesque views just 11 miles north of Downtown Austin. Tree-lined streets and immaculate lawns shroud classic and contemporary homes and apartments that will suit any budget.
This desirable suburban locale is surrounded by outdoor destinations. Great Hills Park stretches along the neighborhood’s northeast side, while Lake Travis and the Colorado River sit just to the south, providing endless opportunities for aquatic adventures. Shopping opportunities abound on Great Hills’ southeast side with the Great Hills Market housing a Trader Joe’s, movie theater, and more. The Austin Aquarium sits on the northern tip of the area too, making this a great spot for families.
Great Hills is a fantastic springboard for the rest of Austin. Outdoorsy types will appreciate its proximity to the outdoor hotspots, while families and students will love the amenities and short drive to Downtown Austin and the University of Texas.
Learn more about living in Great Hills
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 9.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 10.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 10.4 mi |
Renaissance Austin Independent Senior Living is within 11 minutes or 4.8 miles from Austin C.C., Northridge Campus. It is also near Austin C.C., Cypress Creek and The Art Institute of Austin.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
651 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,237 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,210 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
178 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
642 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Austin include Kramer Station, located 3.5 miles from Renaissance Austin Independent Senior Living. Renaissance Austin Independent Senior Living is near Austin-Bergstrom International, located 22.7 miles or 35 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 7.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 18 min | 11.6 mi |
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Drive: | 40 min | 30.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Austin-Bergstrom International
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Drive: | 35 min | 22.7 mi |
Time and distance from Renaissance Austin Independent Senior Living.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
Renaissance Austin Independent Senior Living has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 4-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Great Hills Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi |
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The Stephen F. Austin Planetarium
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
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Balcones District Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.6 mi |
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Bull Creek Greenbelt
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.8 mi |
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Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park
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Drive: | 13 min | 6.1 mi |
Renaissance Austin Independent Senior Living has 5 parks within 6.1 miles, including Great Hills Park, The Stephen F. Austin Planetarium, and Balcones District Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.1 mi |
Renaissance Austin Independent Senior Living has 3 hospitals within 5.1 miles, the nearest is Seton Northwest Hospital which is 1.5 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 84 min | 65.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 95 min | 77.9 mi |
Renaissance Austin Independent Senior Living is 65.7 miles from Fort Hood, and is convenient to other military bases, including Randolph Air Force Base.
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11279 Taylor Draper Ln
Austin, TX 78759