Light-filled open living-dining area with three large glass doors onto courtyard
Location: Downtown, Austin, Hill Country, Texas, USA (3-1/2 mi to 6th and Congress, 1/2 mi to UT, 1/4 mi to Seton) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-7)
Keywords: Home, House, Family, Large, Yard, Downtown, Central, Location, Modern, Historic
This modern, spacious home is located in Pemberton Heights in Old West Austin, a National Register Historic District. The Old West Austin Historic District is one of the most sought after areas of Austin to live. The American Planning Association selected the Old West Austin Historic District as one of the ten greatest neighborhoods in America. It received the award based on the diversity and character of the neighborhood as well as the area's continued support of development and sustainability.
Comprised of 2000 square feet, this bright and airy 3 bedroom and 2 1/2 bath home provides all of the comforts and conveniences of a modern home. The entire downstairs is open, which makes it a great place for large groups to gather. Loads of glass throughout, and a fabulous walled-in courtyard and large yard with gas grill, dining table and chairs and an over-sized hammock.
The house is beautifully and tastefully furnished by the architect-owner and fully stocked with high-quality sheets, towels and kitchen equipment.We provide Wi-Fi and cable television with premium channels (including HBO).
All three bedroom are upstairs. The master bedroom with queen sized bed features a large walk-in closet, garden tub and separate tiled shower. There is a washer and dryer in the hall closet and wood floors throughout. Families with small children will be pleased to find the house has everything from books to toys, high chair, pack and play, hammock and more.
The house is stocked with many condiments, teas, coffee, paper goods, soaps, shampoo and conditioner, hair dryer, iron. Less than a mile away is University of Texas. 2-3 miles away is South Austin, the Central Business District, Congress Avenue, Town Lake and more. It is a short, pleasant walk to Pease Park and Shoal Creek, which is a great place for hiking and biking. Down the street is one of Austin's hippest new restaurant/bars, El Arbol. Also, there is a lovely area of shops and restaurants right down the street on Jefferson and Kerbey Lanes. If you want to rent a bike, University Cyclery (right down the street) has them available.
Please read our guests "comments" for real experience at the house.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : 2 zone system
- Linens Provided : 300-660 thread count cotton, plenty of plush cotton towels
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed : one queen double-height inflatable mattress, one sofa that folds down into a twin bed
- Crib : pack and play crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : HBO and Showtime
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : a walled courtyard and a private rear patio, hammock
- Communications
- Telephone : local phone calls free, long distance upon request
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : fiber optic high speed wireless
- Other Amenities
- House is stocked with condiments and kitchen essentials, bath soaps and shampoos, all kinds of kids gear (high chair, pack and play, booster, toys, games, books and more).
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : lots of toys and books stocked, booster seat, safety gate for stairs
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 21
- Smoking Not Allowed : Inside
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Shoal Creek Hike and Bike Trail (http://www.txinfo.com/products/ShoalCreek2005.pdf)
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$350 per night Friday and Saturday, $250 Sunday-Thursday
SXSW Rate-$1000 per night
No cancellations after 45 days prior
Final balance is due 14 days prior to arrival.
$200 non refundable housekeeping fee
More than 6 adult guests/$20 per night each additional adult
50% due to hold your reservation
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Mid-Century Modern Classic / Prestigious Historic Neighborhood
Central Market Fabulous Grocery Store and outdoor cafe with large playscape, Beauty Supply store, women's clothing, Gap, Sandwich, Camera shop, home furnishings and more
Property Photos
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- Comfortable dining area with open floorplan - Austin Vacation Real Estate Rental
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- Large and bright living area that will completely opens to courtyard
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- Office area with WiFi
Traveler Reviews (27)
Feel like an Austinite during your stay
Guest: BostonTxEx
(Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 09/11/08
Review Submitted: 09/17/08
Our party of four had a wonderful weekend stay. Nestled among arts and crafts style homes in one of Austin's older neighborhoods, you'll feel like you live in Austin when you stay here. This house is conveniently located near downtown, a number of excellent neighborhood restaurants (Kerbey Lane is a favorite!) and the great Central Market grocery store on Lamar. We hope to stay here on our next trip to Austin. I highly recommend!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children.
Great home; great owner
Guest: RJL
(Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/10/10
Review Submitted: 06/17/10
The house was perfectly spacious and everyone was amazed at the finishes and layout. I appreciated that they had organic and earth friendly products in the house and that basic necessities in the house were left for us to use so we didn't have a big waste of condiments and things of that nature. We slept 10 comfortably, and 2.5 baths was perfect for our group. I would absolutely stay here again. You can't beat the location, right off Mopac, easy access to the lakes and to downtown.
Recommended for:Girls getaway.
Awesome Austin Living
Guest: ProfessorBruce
(Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 04/18/10
Review Submitted: 05/06/10
We (family of 5) used to live in Austin and we returned during the kid's April vacation week. This house, location and owners are awesome and made it so easy to instantly slip right in to the comforts and pleasures of being in Austin. Yeah, warning, we are biased and love Austin!!! The house is very comfortable. We loved the open plan of the first floor. The kitchen is well equipped and had everything we needed. The second floor bedrooms were terrific for us. Beds made sleeping easy -- we have the same beds and mattresses. Closet space and bathrooms were very good. Cozy towels!! And it was terrific to have the washer and dryer on the second floor!! The backyard is relaxing with a hammock, cool table for outdoor dining (and there is a grill). The front yard -- with a privacy wall -- is also very relaxing. My wife enjoyed having her morning coffee or an end of the day glass of wine there. The location is terrific and the neighborhood is residential and quiet. The house is close to downtown, UT, South Congress, Zilker, Pease and other parks, Barton Springs, Town Lake, great shops, restaurants (our faves include Ranch 616, P.Terry's, Tacodeli, Julio's, ZTejas, Vespaio, Enoteca among others), Central Market, etc. And there is easy access to suburbia if you want to head that way. Caswell public tennis is very close and has a great drop-in tennis workout during the week -- all good, but ask for Mike :-) Cycling is terrific as well. I raced in Austin and there is great cycling for all levels. Lots of great shops and rides nearby -- many leaving from various shops on either Saturday or Sunday mornings. We would stay here again in a heartbeat. Plenty of space for us, great house, great location, great owners, great stuff nearby. We're glad we found this rental.
Recommended for:
3 day stay in late April
Guest: zach0726
(Houston)
Date of Stay: 04/29/10
Review Submitted: 05/04/10
We had a great stay at the house. 9 of us stayed at the there. Everyone was very impressed with the property. The backyard and indoor spaces are fantastic and well kept. Proximity to activities in Austin is excellent. And the house was stocked with plates, cups, pots, pans, soaps, extra towels and some spices. Beds and furniture were very comfortable.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.
Incredible!
Guest: Mica Michelle
(Austin)
Date of Stay: 04/15/10
Review Submitted: 05/03/10
My girlfriends and I stayed here in April of 2010 for a business school reunion and it was SUCH an incredible weekend. Kiki couldn't be more accommodating and the house is exactly as it is described above. There were 11 of us and we had plenty of room. The decor is modern and gorgeous and I really loved the warm, inviting "feel" of the home. It is a wonderful place to spend a weekend grilling, playing board games, cards, dancing and simply spending time with friends and family. The house is centrally located, so it is just a quick cab ride from downtown. It is also near a Central Market, so grocery shopping is easy as well as access to several trails for hiking, running and biking nearby. My friends and I would recommend staying at this house to anyone. It is fantastic. Thanks so much to Kiki for being such a good hostess!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Incredible!
Guest: Mica Michelle
(Austin)
Date of Stay: 04/15/10
Review Submitted: 05/03/10
My girlfriends and I stayed here in April of 2010 for a business school reunion and it was SUCH an incredible weekend. Kiki couldn't be more accommodating and the house is exactly as it is described above. There were 11 of us and we had plenty of room. The decor is modern and gorgeous and I really loved the warm, inviting "feel" of the home. It is a wonderful place to spend a weekend grilling, playing board games, cards, dancing and simply spending time with friends and family. The house is centrally located, so it is just a quick cab ride from downtown. It is also near a Central Market, so grocery shopping is easy as well as access to several trails for hiking, running and biking nearby. My friends and I would recommend staying at this house to anyone. It is fantastic. Thanks so much to Kiki for being such a good hostess!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Beautiful House Wonderful Owners A+++
Guest: Michelle dF
(United States)
Date of Stay: 03/17/10
Review Submitted: 04/23/10
We stayed at this house during SXSW and it was such a wonderful experience. The house itself is SO beautiful, I think all of our mouths dropped when we drove up to the driveway. The photos are great, but it's even better in real life! Amazingly furnished, great art, well stocked with clean kitchenware, towels... The owners are fantastic, everything from booking, payment went so smoothly. Kiki was so accommodating and every email was promptly and thoroughly replied to when I had any questions. Also we needed to have items delivered to the house and she graciously accepted them for us before we arrived and made sure they were in the house. Also the next tenants found my iPod touch that happened to have fallen between the couches and Kiki made sure to send it to me right away. So sweet!!! I can keep gushing about this place and I've already decided I'm taking a non-work vacation in Austin to stay here with my friends!!! HIGHLY recommended. If you are looking for a place to rent in Austin, stay here and you will have the best experience.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/17/09
Review Submitted: 05/17/09
What a WONDERFUL house! My family and I stayed here for Easter weekend and it was perfect. The house is very spacious and beautiful. We loved the outdoor areas which had a hammock, large yard and so many places to sit out and enjoy a meal. We hosted 30 people for Easter Sunday dinner and the kitchen was so well equipped we had everything we needed. We will definitely be back! Thank you Kiki for everything.
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/09
Review Submitted: 01/01/09
We spent Christmas week at this wonderful home and loved every single thing about it. Kiki provided all the necessities needed and we all felt very much at home. The house is clean and comfortable and the location is great. I would highly recommend this rental and definitely plan on returning.
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/01/08
Review Submitted: 12/03/08
We stayed here with my 3 young children and my parent's for a week last summer. The house was very comfortable and Kiki was a great hostess, She left extra toys and was available to answer questions about places to go. All in all a great place.
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