Stetson is an apartment community at 7631 US-290 in Austin, Texas, in the Oak Hill area, with a practical route southwest toward The Salt Lick BBQ’s original Driftwood restaurant on FM 1826. Residents typically use US-290 and FM 1826 to reach Driftwood, so the trip feels more like a Hill Country drive than a cross-town Austin errand. If you are searching for apartments near The Salt Lick BBQ – Driftwood, Stetson is best understood as an Oak Hill home base with access to that direction of southwest Travis and Hays County.
The Salt Lick BBQ is one of Central Texas’s best-known barbecue destinations, especially the Driftwood location, which draws people for smoked meats, family-style meals, and a rural setting that feels distinct from Austin’s urban restaurant scene. Proximity matters most for residents who regularly meet friends or family in Driftwood, enjoy Hill Country dining and wineries, or want to live on the southwest side of Austin without being deep in the city core.
From Stetson, daily movement centers on US-290, with connections toward TX-71, Loop 1 (MoPac), and the broader southwest Austin road network. The Oak Hill location is also useful for people who split their time between Austin destinations and Hill Country stops such as Dripping Springs, Driftwood, and the FM 1826 corridor. UT Austin is listed by the community as approximately 10 miles away, so residents should expect Austin traffic patterns to matter during peak commute times.
At home, Stetson offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment floor plans, ranging from 640 to 1,315 square feet based on the current floor plan lineup. Options include one-bedroom layouts such as A1 and A2, several two-bedroom plans including B1 through B4, and the three-bedroom C1. Current pricing, deposits, lease terms, and exact availability can change, so it is best to confirm details directly with the leasing office before you apply.
The amenities that matter for a barbecue-and-Hill-Country lifestyle are the practical ones: a pool, heated spa, picnic areas with BBQ grills, wireless internet at the pool, and a dog park for residents with pets. Stetson is pet-friendly, with community information noting dogs and cats are welcome under the pet policy, including a maximum of two pets per apartment home and applicable fees and restrictions. The on-site laundry facility, on-site maintenance, on-site management, and online payments also make everyday routines easier to manage.
Inside the apartments, residents can expect walk-in closets and ceiling fans, with select homes offering stainless steel appliances, renovated interiors, fireplaces, bay windows, tile floors, and sun rooms. Balconies and private patios are also part of the amenity list, which can be especially useful if you like a little outdoor space after a day out in Driftwood or along the US-290 corridor. Because several interior features are marked as select, ask the office to confirm the exact finishes and features in the specific apartment you are considering.
The honest trade-off is that Stetson is not in Driftwood itself. If your priority is walking to The Salt Lick or living in a rural setting beside the restaurant, this location will not match that need. Stetson is better suited to someone who wants an Austin address in Oak Hill with access to southwest roads, while still being able to make Driftwood part of a regular weekend or family-visit routine.
If that balance sounds right, contact the Stetson leasing office or schedule a tour to compare available floor plans and ask which homes include the features that matter most to you.