THE 7 BED/7.5 BATH ON LAKE AUSTIN

Chances are Points Guy looks something like this

The smart move. Shouts to the groom’s work buddy who put the 9 grand on his card for the miles and locked in this wannabe-Mediterranean estate in the hills overlooking the city. You start calling him Points Puy, which ends up sticking for the rest of the weekend because you forgot his name. That is until Tuesday morning rolls around and you affectionately refer to him as “Venmo Nazi”.

Upon arrival, being one of the first ones there, you throw your bags in the 3rd best bedroom on property. Master goes to the groom, 2nd best goes to points guy, and you snag yours like he’s a Georgia RB still there in the late first who just put up an SEC best yards from scrimmage number but tweaked a PCL in the bowl game.

Chances are you’re working with something like this

Ideally the fridge is stocked, but if not, it’s a prime opportunity to score early with the rest of the group with a liquor run. Hit one of the Total Wines in the area for a solid 30 minute conversation with a retired lawyer about Tempranillo and 4-star UT recruits.

Once you’re back at the house and have gotten the initial pool IG story out there with the Austin, TX tag (nice p-flair. She’ll definitely respond), you have a decision to make….

++: Get the house. The hilly neighborhoods west of downtown i.e. West Lake Hills, Barton Creek, Bee Cave, Lost Creek will give you big time square footage (read bedrooms) and infinity pools while still keeping you 15 mins tops from the bar districts. Close to golf, close to water, and an unreal mountain-ish vibe with views of the skyline if you’re lucky.