If you are searching for apartments with scenic views near The Salt Lick BBQ Driftwood, Stetson is a practical Oak Hill option at 7631 US-290, Austin, TX 78736. The community is not in Driftwood, but it sits on the southwest side of Austin with access to US-290, the same corridor many residents use for Hill Country drives toward Dripping Springs and Driftwood. For exact drive times to The Salt Lick, check current maps, since weekend traffic, events, and construction can change the trip.
The Salt Lick BBQ in Driftwood is one of Central Texas’s best-known barbecue destinations, especially for groups, out-of-town guests, and anyone who likes making dinner part of a Hill Country outing. The area around Driftwood is known for live oaks, limestone terrain, ranch roads, wineries, and wide-open stretches that feel different from central Austin. Living in Oak Hill keeps that direction reachable without putting you deep into a rural setting.
From Stetson, daily getting-around is anchored by US-290, with TX-71, Southwest Parkway, and MoPac reachable depending on your route and destination. That matters if you split your time between southwest Austin, downtown, the UT Austin area, and weekend trips west. UT Austin is approximately 10 miles from Stetson, and residents often choose this side of town because it offers a more Hill Country-oriented starting point than neighborhoods farther east.
When we talk with renters about views, we try to be specific. Stetson offers private patios and balconies, and select homes may include bay windows or sun rooms, which can make natural light and outlooks more enjoyable. Views vary by building, floor, and apartment location, so if a treed outlook, pool view, or quieter exposure is important to you, it is worth asking the leasing office which available homes best match that preference before you apply.
Stetson’s floor plans include one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, with current layouts ranging from 640 to 1,315 square feet. The one-bedroom options include the A1 at 640 square feet and A2 at 750 square feet, two-bedroom layouts range from 862 to 1,095 square feet, and the C1 three-bedroom plan offers 1,315 square feet. Current pricing, lease terms, and availability can change, so the most accurate details will always come from the leasing office or the current floor plan page.
For renters who like spending time outdoors at home as well as around Driftwood, the community amenities are useful without being overcomplicated. Stetson has a pool, heated spa, picnic areas with BBQ grills, wireless internet at the pool, a dog park, and pet-friendly policies for cats and dogs. There is also on-site maintenance, on-site management, online payments, open parking, and options such as reserved carports or detached garages based on availability.
Inside the apartments, practical features include walk-in closets, ceiling fans, washer and dryer connections, and energy-efficient appliances. Stainless steel appliances, renovated interiors, fireplaces, bay windows, tile floors, and sun rooms are available in select homes, so those are details to confirm when you tour. If you are choosing a home partly for natural light or a more scenic outlook, looking at the exact apartment location matters more than relying on the floor plan name alone.
The honest trade-off is that Stetson is better for renters who want Oak Hill access to the Hill Country than for someone who wants to walk to The Salt Lick or live in Driftwood itself. You will still be driving for barbecue, wineries, and most Hill Country destinations, and US-290 can be busy during peak travel times. If that balance works for you, contact the office or schedule a tour and ask which available apartments have the outlook, patio, balcony, or sun room features you care about most.