The Antlers Inn

What The Antlers Inn does

The Antlers Inn is a historic Texas resort hotel that has operated since 1901 on an 8-acre property in Kingsland, Texas, at the junction of Lake LBJ, the Llano River, and the Colorado River. The business is privately held as Kingsland Operation Company, LLC and employs 17 people. It serves leisure travelers, couples, families, and small group and event clientele with a mix of accommodations — 6 hotel suites, 2 cottages, a Train Depot cabin, 3 cabooses, the McKinley Coach, a River Trail Cabin, and a Casita — supplemented by two on-site restaurants (Hooper's and the November 2022-opened Junction Prime Steakhouse), conference facilities, and event spaces.

The property holds Texas Historic Landmark and National Register of Historic Places designations, and Hooper's restaurant is notable as a filming location for "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre." The business model is direct-to-consumer lodging and food and beverage revenue, with no disclosed OTA distribution presence; the property participates in the Stash Rewards loyalty network. Pricing is per-room/per-night for lodging and per-cover for restaurants, with additional event and conference revenue streams. There is no proprietary technology platform, AI/ML capability, or large-scale digital infrastructure evident — the operation runs on conventional hospitality systems typical of a small independent property.

The most recent strategic inflection was the November 2022 acquisition by two Austin-based couples, which triggered suite renovations, the creation of a town square, and the opening of Junction Prime Steakhouse. The property has changed hands periodically (notably 2017 and 2022), and the current owners appear to be in a reinvestment and brand-building phase. As a single-site boutique inn, the company's competitive dynamics rest on heritage, location, and experiential differentiation rather than technology or scale.

Name

The Antlers Inn

Legal name

Kingsland Operation Company, LLC dba The Antlers Inn

Website

https://theantlers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Antlers Inn is a 120+ year historic boutique resort in Kingsland, Texas, operating multiple lodging types, two on-site restaurants, and event facilities on an 8-acre waterfront Lake LBJ property serving leisure travelers and small event groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingsland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Accommodation Rentals: Nightly rental of diverse accommodations including hotel suites, cabins, cottages, and historic train cabooses. Room rates based on double occupancy with state and local occupancy taxes. Suites restricted to guests 16+, cabins allow pets with $100 fee.
2. On-site Dining (Hooper's Restaurant): Hooper's restaurant and bar located in the former Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie set house. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner Wednesday through Sunday, plus lunch and dinner on Mondays. Full service restaurant adjacent to main hotel lobby.
3. On-site Dining (Junction Prime Steakhouse): Junction Prime steakhouse opened November 2022 by current owners. Located in the historic railroad depot building. Features steak and seafood with local ranch sourcing (Dean & Peeler Farms, MTX Ranch). Reservations recommended.
4. Coffee Shop and Gifts: Full service coffee shop and gifts located adjacent to the lobby of the main hotel.
5. Conference/Event Space Rental: Conference room holds up to 25 guests, available for booking. Property also hosts reunions, weddings, anniversary parties, and board meetings.
6. Loyalty Program (Stash Rewards): The Antlers Inn participates in Stash Rewards Network, one of 300+ independently owned hotels. Guests earn points towards free stays through direct bookings via Stash Rewards or hotel website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Antlers Inn operates a historic Texas Hill Country resort on an 8-acre Lake LBJ waterfront property in Kingsland, Texas, offering nightly rental of diverse accommodations including six hotel suites, two cottages, a Train Depot cabin, five converted rail cars (three cabooses, McKinley Coach, River Trail cabin), and a Casita. The property also runs two on-site restaurants (Hooper's Restaurant & Pub and Junction Prime Steakhouse), lakefront recreation amenities, and small conference/event facilities for up to 25 guests.

Product overview

The Antlers Inn is a historic Texas resort offering diverse lodging accommodations across its 8-acre waterfront property on Lake LBJ. The product portfolio includes six hotel suites in the historic main inn (Suites 1-6, with Suite 5 under renovation), two cottages (Sunrise and Sunset Cottages), a Train Depot Cabin, five converted train car accommodations (Antlers Yellow/Red/Green Cabooses, McKinley Coach, and River Trail), and a Casita unit. On-site dining is provided through Hooper's Restaurant & Pub (operating from the historic Texas Chainsaw Massacre filming location) and Junction Prime Steakhouse (opened November 2022 in the railroad depot grounds). Water activities and lake access are included amenities, along with conference facilities for events. The property participates in the Stash Rewards loyalty program network for repeat guest engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hooper's: Restaurant and pub situated across from The Antlers Inn, known for its association with the 1974 horror film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
• Junction Prime
• The Antlers Lake LBJ Park

Products and services

• Hotel Suites (Suites 1-6) Six turn-of-the-century hotel suites in the main inn building with penny tile bathrooms, wainscot detailing, vintage furnishings, and separate living areas; suites are reserved for guests aged 16 and older.
• Sunrise Cottage Two-bedroom private cottage with two bathrooms, fully equipped kitchenette, separate living room, and porch with rocking chairs; accommodates up to 4 guests with a king and a queen bed.
• Sunset Cottage Two-bedroom private cottage with two full bathrooms accommodating up to 4 guests with king and queen beds, located on the Antlers Inn property with access to Lake LBJ waterfront amenities.
• Train Depot Cabin Historic railroad depot cabin built in the 1880s by San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, dining table for 8, wrap-around deck, and accommodation for up to 8 guests.
• Antlers Yellow Caboose Historic 1976 yellow caboose converted to a hotel room with a queen bed, two child-size bunk beds, full bathroom with stand-up shower, kitchenette, and original cupola.
• Antlers Red Caboose Historic 1976 red caboose converted to a hotel room with a queen bed, two child-size bunk beds, full bathroom, and original cupola.
• Antlers Green Caboose Historic 1976 green caboose converted to a hotel room with a queen bed, two child-size bunk beds, full bathroom with stand-up shower, and original cupola.
• McKinley Coach Antique wooden rail car refurbished into an accommodation featuring a king bed, two twin beds, 1.5 bathrooms, and located across from Hooper's Restaurant.
• River Trail Cabin Historic train caboose accommodation with a king-size bed, fully equipped kitchenette, full bathroom, wooded view, and partial lake view.
• Casita Historic 300 sq. ft. accommodation with air conditioning, bath, television, wireless internet, king-size bed, and full bathroom.
• Hooper's Restaurant & Pub On-site restaurant and pub located in the former Texas Chainsaw Massacre filming location house, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner Wednesday through Sunday plus lunch and dinner on Mondays.
• Junction Prime Steakhouse Kingsland's first steakhouse, opened November 2022 in the historic railroad depot grounds, featuring steak and seafood sourced from local ranches (Dean & Peeler Farms, MTX Ranch) with a bar-centric layout, open kitchen, and scratch-made desserts.
• Conference and Event Facilities On-site conference room accommodating up to 25 guests available for reservation through the front desk, used for reunions, weddings, anniversary parties, and board meetings.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Stash Rewards NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Antlers Inn is one of 300+ independently owned hotels selected to participate in the Stash Rewards Network. Stash Rewards is a curated loyalty rewards program offering travelers points for every stay. Bookings can be made through stashrewards.com and earning applies to both Stash bookings and direct hotel bookings.
• WorryBGone CruisesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWorryBGone Cruises offers historical and scenic tours of Lake LBJ with pickup and dropoff at The Antlers Inn boat dock. Tours conducted by long-time area resident.
• Lake LBJ Marina at Granite BeachminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal boat and watercraft rental facility recommended to guests for lake activities. Located at Granite Beach on Lake LBJ.
• Wave ChasersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal boat and watercraft rental service located across the railroad tracks from the property. Recommended for guests seeking water recreation.
• Splash Boat RentalsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBoat rental company in Kingsland recommended for cooling off on hot summer days. Partner referral for guest water activities.
• Legends Golf CourseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf course designed by Tom Kite, Roy Bechtol and Randy Russell located just around the corner from the property. Right across the lake from The Antlers.
• Perissos Vineyard and WineryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal winery with 100% Texas Grown Wine Program featuring beautiful estate views. Located in Burnet, TX. Recommended attraction for guests.
• Longhorn Cavern State ParkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState park 10 minutes from property offering guided cave tours and Hill Country hiking trails. Features historic architecture. Recommended local attraction.
• Dean & Peeler FarmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ranch sourcing prime cuts for Junction Prime steakhouse. Part of local farm-to-table sourcing for the on-site restaurant.
• MTX RanchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ranch supplying prime cuts to Junction Prime steakhouse. Local sourcing partner for on-site restaurant.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• ARRIVE Austin: Boutique independent Austin hotel with a strong F&B and events programming focus. Comparable in serving the same Austin-area leisure traveler with a curated, experience-driven stay, though it operates in an urban East Austin setting.

Broad incumbents

• Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa: Large branded Texas resort near Bastrop, TX serving the Austin market. Comparable in serving Texas Hill Country leisure/group demand but competes as a global chain with substantially more rooms, amenities, and distribution scale.
• JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa: Large branded Texas Hill Country resort near San Antonio. Comparable as a destination Hill Country resort serving similar leisure/event demand, but competes at a much larger scale and from a global-brand platform rather than an independent historic-asset model.

Direct peers

• Hotel ZaZa Austin: Boutique Austin hotel known for design-forward, experiential stays. Comparable as an independent-leaning Texas leisure/groups hotel in the same Austin feeder market as the Antlers, though it operates from a downtown urban location rather than a heritage countryside property.
• Commodore Perry Estate: Historic Austin estate hotel (Auberge Resorts Collection) set on 10 acres with a 1928 Italianate mansion. Comparable as a heritage Texas property monetizing historic architecture through a curated, high-AAR leisure/event model with on-site dining.
• Hotel Emma: Historic San Antonio hotel converted from a 19th-century brewhouse on the Pearl District riverfront. Comparable as a heritage-adapted Texas hotel combining preserved industrial architecture with on-site dining, retail, and a strong local/regional destination positioning.
• Camp Lucy: Boutique Texas Hill Country resort and event venue in Dripping Springs, TX. Comparable as a smaller, design-forward, experience-led Hill Country property with a strong wedding/event business and on-site F&B — overlapping significantly with the Antlers' events and on-site dining strategy.
• Horseshoe Bay Resort: Large-scale Texas Hill Country resort located directly on Lake LBJ in Horseshoe Bay, TX. Closest geographic and category competitor — a full-service lakefront resort targeting similar leisure/family travelers in the same destination market as The Antlers Inn.
• The Driskill Hotel: Iconic historic Texas hotel (opened 1886) on 6th Street in Austin. Most direct historic-landmark hotel peer in Texas, sharing the National Register/Recorded Texas Landmark positioning and the experiential, story-driven lodging proposition that the Antlers pursues.

Regional players

• Lakeway Resort & Spa: Resort property on Lake Travis west of Austin, TX. Comparable as a Texas lake-resort targeting Austin-area leisure and group business, though it competes from a different lake/waterfront than the Antlers and from a larger, more standardized footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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