The Wayback Cafe and Cottages, LLC

What The Wayback Cafe and Cottages, LLC does

The Wayback Cafe and Cottages, LLC operates a single-property boutique hospitality business at 9601 Bee Cave Road in Austin, Texas Hill Country, approximately 15 minutes west of downtown Austin. The offering centers on eight individually designed board-and-batten cottages sleeping two to four guests each, a farm-to-table cafe serving breakfast through dinner Wednesday through Sunday, a saltwater pool, and multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces used for weddings, corporate retreats, and private celebrations, including full property buyouts.

The commercial technology stack is light: a Wix-hosted marketing and information website, Mews as the property management and booking engine, Toast Tab for gift card sales, and ResortPass for day-use pool access. No proprietary software, mobile app, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. Ancillary monetization includes gift cards, photoshoot rentals at $125/hour, promotional codes (FIRST10 for 10% off first stay, SUMMER15 for summer discounts), and an upcoming poolside membership program called the Cabana Club scheduled for Summer 2026.

The Wayback generates revenue across five streams: overnight cottage accommodations, food and beverage, event hosting, pool day passes, and gift cards/photoshoots. Distribution runs through direct website and phone bookings, supplemented by online travel agencies (Airbnb, Booking.com, Tripadvisor, Google Travel) and ResortPass. The company is privately held, family-owned per guest reviews, LLC-domiciled in Texas, with no disclosed institutional funding and approximately eight employees.

Name

The Wayback Cafe and Cottages, LLC

Legal name

The Wayback Café and Cottages, LLC

Website

https://waybackaustin.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Wayback Cafe and Cottages operates a single Austin Hill Country property combining eight boutique cottages, a farm-to-table cafe, a saltwater pool, and event venues, serving leisure travelers, wedding parties, and corporate groups in the Austin, Texas market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hospitality

NAICS

Traveler Accommodation (7211), Accommodation (721), Bed-and-Breakfast Inns (721191), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Farm Stays & Agritourism Lodges (THAMADAH), Country Inns & Rural B&Bs (THAGAHAD)

Keywords

• Boutique hotel lodging
• Farm-to-table cafe
• Wedding event venue
• Short-term cottage rentals
• Hill country hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cottage Accommodations: Overnight stays in eight boutique cottages with varying capacities (2-4 guests per cottage). Revenue generated from nightly room rates, with additional fees for extra children and service animals.
2. Food and Beverage: Farm-to-table cafe serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Craft cocktail bar with happy hour specials. Open to the public as well as overnight guests.
3. Event Hosting: Wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate retreats, and private events. Offers full property buyouts for exclusive events. On-site catering provided by the cafe team.
4. Pool Passes: Day-use pool access available through ResortPass platform for non-hotel guests.
5. Gift Cards: Gift certificates redeemable for pool passes, food, beverage, or cottage reservations. Sold through Toast Tab platform.
6. Photoshoot Rentals: Professional photography and videography sessions available for a fee of $125/hour with a 1-hour minimum.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Wayback operates a single boutique hospitality property in the Austin Hill Country comprising eight board-and-batten cottage accommodations, an on-site farm-to-table cafe serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and craft cocktails, and versatile event spaces used for weddings, corporate retreats, and private gatherings. Revenue is generated from nightly cottage stays, cafe dining service, and event hosting including full-property buyouts, with ancillary income from saltwater pool passes and gift cards.

Product overview

The Wayback is a boutique hotel and cafe offering a unified hospitality experience centered around eight cottage accommodations, an on-site farm-to-table cafe, and event venues for weddings and gatherings. The core product portfolio consists of cottage stays as the primary lodging offering, The Wayback Cafe providing seasonal dining and craft beverages, and a weddings & events service utilizing multiple flexible indoor and outdoor spaces including the cafe, patio, cabana, lawns, and pool area. Supporting offerings include a saltwater pool with poolside service, gift cards redeemable across all services, and an upcoming Cabana Club membership program. The property is positioned as a casual boutique hotel experience 15 minutes west of downtown Austin in Texas Hill Country, combining lodging, dining, and event hosting into a single integrated retreat destination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cottage Stays

Quantifiable outcome

• Guests frequently describe The Wayback as 'Austin's best-kept secret' and 'peaceful oasis in the hills'
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Create & Cultivate and ReebokcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2024The Wayback hosted Create & Cultivate and Reebok for an International Women's Day event and SXSW 2024 kickoff. The event featured outdoor workouts, farm-to-table brunch, and wellness activities for Austin influencers. Reebok outfitted all attendees with workout gear.
• Lalo TequilaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2024Sponsored drinks for the Create & Cultivate x Reebok event at The Wayback, providing tequila for brunch beverages.
• Lifeway KefirminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2024Sponsored wellness products for the Create & Cultivate x Reebok event, aligning with the event's wellness focus.
• ResortPassminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party platform for selling pool passes to day-use visitors, extending access to non-hotel guests.
• Plan On It Events and DesigncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRecommended wedding planner specializing in wedding weekends at The Wayback, featured in multiple wedding blog posts.
• LBV Design HouseminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWedding planning and design company featured in classic Texas wedding coverage, providing decor sourcing and coordination.
• Design CampminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCorporate retreat client featured in case study for corporate events at The Wayback.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hotel Granduca Austin: An upscale boutique hotel in Austin's Westlake area offering accommodations, dining, and event space. Comparable Austin luxury lodging with Italian villa-inspired design and similar geographic positioning west of downtown.

Direct peers

• Ma Maison: A French-inspired B&B and event venue in Dripping Springs, Texas Hill Country. Comparable cottage-style accommodations, farm-to-table dining, and weddings in the Texas Hill Country market.
• South Congress Hotel: A boutique hotel on Austin's South Congress corridor with multiple food/beverage outlets and event capabilities. Comparable integrated lodging + F&B + events concept targeting design-conscious travelers.
• Hotel Van Zandt: A Kimpton boutique hotel in downtown Austin with a music-inspired design, on-site restaurant, and event space. Comparable upscale boutique positioning in the Austin market with similar leisure and event demand.
• Commodore Perry Estate: An Auberge Resorts property in Austin combining boutique accommodations, a destination restaurant, and event hosting on a historic estate. Comparable layered model of lodging + F&B + weddings/private events in Austin.
• Hotel Saint Cecilia: A boutique luxury hotel in Austin, TX with a small, individually-designed room inventory and a strong design-led brand. Highly comparable as a small, design-forward Austin boutique lodging property serving upscale leisure travelers.
• Heywood Hotel: A small, independently-owned boutique hotel in East Austin with a handful of uniquely designed rooms and a focus on personal hospitality. Comparable in scale (very small room count) and independent/owner-operated positioning.
• Camp Lucy: A boutique Texas Hill Country resort and wedding venue in Dripping Springs with on-site lodging, dining, and dedicated event spaces. Comparable Hill Country wedding/event destination with lodging integration.
• Mount Gainor Inn: A boutique Hill Country event venue and lodging property in Dripping Springs, TX specializing in weddings and private events. Comparable small-scale Hill Country event/lodging operator with similar use cases.
• Collective Hill Country: A luxury retreat property in the Texas Hill Country offering upscale accommodations and curated experiences. Comparable premium Hill Country retreat positioning with lodging and on-site amenities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@WaybackAustin
• Facebookfacebook.com/thewaybackaustin
• Instagraminstagram.com/waybackaustin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-wayback-cafe-and-cottages-llc

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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