What is Escondido Golf & Lake Club?
Escondido is a gated equity club community in Horseshoe Bay on Lake LBJ, with a Tom Fazio golf course, a 30,000-square-foot clubhouse and a lakeside marina. Membership conveys with your property.
Escondido is the most club-centered address on Lake LBJ. It feels like a small private resort, with staff who know members by name.
Lake LBJ is a constant-level lake, so the water stays put through dry summers. That matters when your marina and dock are part of the lifestyle.
Location | Horseshoe Bay, Lake LBJ |
Drive to downtown | About 1 hour |
Anchor | Escondido Golf & Lake Club |
Ownership | Golf, lake-view and lakefront homes and homesites, about half an acre on average |
Membership | Equity membership conveys with ownership; transfer fee and monthly dues apply |
Price signal | Listings commonly from about $2.7M, with lakefront estates well above |
Status | Established |
The club is everything here. The Great House is a 30,000-square-foot clubhouse with casual and fine dining, a private wine cellar, the El Corazón cigar lounge and a fitness center.
The Lake Club & Marina adds a heated saltwater pool, a hot tub, a full-service bar, courtesy day docks and club-owned watercraft. Boat storage and valet service are available, and golf cottages host members' guests.
A typical day might be nine holes on the Fazio course, lunch at the Great House and the afternoon on the water. Lago Escondido, a gated peninsula of 34 lakefront and lake-view homesites, is the community's signature lake neighborhood.
Albert's Take
Standout: The 30,000-square-foot Great House plus a Lake Club and Marina on constant-level Lake LBJ, with boat valet.
Membership: Equity membership conveys with the home, but the buyer pays a transfer fee at closing. Confirm the current amount before you write an offer.
Setting: Lake LBJ in Horseshoe Bay, including the gated Lago Escondido peninsula.
Homes: Golf, lake-view and lakefront homes on homesites averaging about half an acre.
Selling here: The transfer fee is part of your buyer's math. Decide early whether you'll offer to cover any of it, and say so in the listing.
A home or homesite in a member-owned club. Equity membership conveys with the property, so every owner is a member.
The buyer pays a transfer fee at closing. Listings showed it rising from $100,000 to $170,000 on October 1, 2026, plus monthly membership dues. Some sellers have offered to cover membership costs, so read each listing closely.
It's a weaker fit if you want to own a home without belonging to the club.
Is membership included with an Escondido home?
Yes. Escondido is an equity club, and membership conveys to property owners. Buyers pay a transfer fee and monthly dues.
What is the Escondido transfer fee?
Listings showed it rising from $100,000 to $170,000 on October 1, 2026. Confirm the current amount with the club.
Is Lake LBJ a constant-level lake?
Yes. Lake LBJ holds a steady level, which is why it's popular with buyers who want reliable water access.
Looking to Sell?
What is your Escondido Golf & Lake Club home worth?
I'll prepare a complimentary home valuation based on recent nearby sales and the details buyers pay for here: lot, layout, updates and condition.
Albert Allen, Luxury Real Estate Advisor with Compass, can help you weigh Escondido against Summit Rock and other Horseshoe Bay options. Schedule a Walk & Talk, or request access to Compass private listings.
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Information is believed reliable but not guaranteed. As of November 2026.