And it’s inspired by the stunning Lake Como.
It ’s that time of the year again , when IG feeds can make you feel like you ’re the only one notabroad this summer . But rely us , you ’re not alone . Plus , there ’s still a way to have something somewhat akin to a chic Italian vacation while bond to the 48 continental state . In the heart of Texas Hill Country , Horseshoe Bay Resorthas open up the country ’s only floating puddle .
Horseshoe Bay Resort sourced its inspiration fromLake Como , which is household to three of the most famous and beautiful floating pools in the world . get hold at the five - star hotel Villa D’Este , Grand Hotel Tremezzo , and the Mandarin Oriental , these chlorinated body of water are freeze above Lake Como to make up for each property ’s want of accessible shoreline .
And while Horseshoe Bay Resort ’s floating pond might not posture atop Europe ’s most iconic lake , it certainly has its Texan good luck charm . situate less than an hour outside of Austin on Lake Lyndon B. Johnson , the unexampled 2,850 - straight - metrical foot pool holds 70,000 gallons of piddle , sport a sundeck with lounge professorship and cabanas , and offers unparalleled views of the local shoreline . Swimmers can also govern poolside bevs and bites from The Shack , Sand Bar , and H2O Bar at the resort .
The country’s only floating pool at Horseshoe Bay Resort|Photo courtesy of Horseshoe Bay Resort
Access to the float pocket billiards is complimentary for resort Edgar Guest , while non - guests have to reserve a daybed from $ 195 or cabana from $ 385 .
“ With the launch of the Waterfront Floating Pool , we are plant a new standard for lakeshore sport and demonstrate our dedication to really heighten the client experience with elevated thoughtful on - attribute oblation , ” says Managing Director of Horseshoe Bay Resort Randy Zupanski .
In plus to the floating pool , Horseshoe Bay Resort contains great deal of summertime merriment like an inflated obstacle course / urine park , three golf course , 18 - hole invest course , watersport rentals and lessons , and tennis , pickleball , and Amandine Aurore Lucie Dupin volleyball courts .
So while laps above Lake Como might have to wait until next summer — we ca n’t help but daydream with assistant from the#lakecomofloatingpoolsearch on TikTok)—Horseshoe Bay Resort is a reputable placeholder .
Also , keep an eye out as the area ’s next floating pool is slate to join NYC’sstunning squad of chlorinated oasesin 2025 .
