Location: Zilker, Austin, Hill Country, Texas, USA (20 Minutes From Airport, 10 Minutes To Downtown) View Map
Accommodations: Townhome, 2 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: Townhome, near downtown, dog friendly, WiFi, peaceful, convenient to eating out, outdoor activities and shopping,
This tranquil home is located on the Barton Creek Greenbelt five minutes from Zilker Park and Barton Springs Swimming Pool, a short 10 minutes from downtown.
Extremely private and quiet with a hiking and biking trail a half block away. Furnishings are southwest rustic and eclectic. The kitchen is fully equipped for gourmet dining but if cooking is not in your plans, we are 5 – 10 minutes from over 20 stellar eating places. The living space includes a 50-inch high definition TV, an upconvert DVD player, digital cable, and WiFi. The master bedroom’s king size bed and 42-inch HDTV with upcovert DVD player and digital cable welcomes you home after a day of site seeing or shopping. The second bedroom has a full-size bed, and the loft has a trundle with two twins. You'll have patios for bird watching (we supply the birdseed) and an upstairs deck with a wonderful view of the greenbelt. We are an Official Certified Wildlife Site by the National Wildlife Federation. Zilker Park, only minutes away, offers swimming in a spring fed pool, train rides through the park, or canoeing/kayaking on Lady Bird Lake with our complimentary pass (we own the boat rental). Come stay at Wren House and leave refreshed.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central heat/air
- Linens Provided : extra sheets and towels are provided
- Washer : Your own washer, not shared
- Dryer : Your own dryer provided, not shared
- Garage : 1 car garage, plus one spot in front of garage.
- Off Street Parking : Driveway, just feet from front door
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Fireplace : Gas Logs
- Beds
- King Bed : master
- Double Bed : guest room
- Twin/Single Bed : Trundle bed, sleeps two, in loft
- Crib : WE can provide a Pack and Play if you need one.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : 50" HD Plasma with upconvert DVD and HD cable 42" Plasma with HD cable and DVD player in master bedroom
- DVD
- Video Library : Let us know what kind of movies you like. We have a selection we rotate.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Blender, crockpot, toaster, coffee grinder, electric can opener, pots and pans, two kinds of wine glasses, Fiestaware.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : Side by side with ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave : Over the stove
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : We have a caterer on call, but adequate notice must be given.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Charcoal grill on the patio
- Deck/Patio : Very private downstairs patio with separate entrances from Master bedroom and living room
- Balcony : AMAZING view of the Greenbelt from the upstairs patio!
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- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : high speed WIFI in house, very good signal.
- Other Amenities
- Park 10 feet from door. Garage. Portable tables. Loaner golf clubs. Complimentary canoe and kayak rentals 5 minutes from unit. Complete guide listing nearby restaurants and other attractions, instructions for entertainment center,and instructions for fireplace. Many board games, puzzles and cards can be found in entertainment cabinet.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Let's talk about this. Pets are considered and there is a small extra pet fee ($100/weekly per pet)
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : Ground floor level. Parking within a few feet of front door.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : Ground floor level. Parking within a few feet of front door.
- Not Suitable for Children : The spiral staircase and tile floors may be dangerous to small children.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : No rentals to those under 25, although they may stay there with responsible adults.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Renters may not allow any smoking within our home on driveways, patios or decks. The entire damage deposit may be used to remove any lingering smells.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Access to Barton Green Belt with hiking and biking within 100 yards of our home.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$225-300/nightly - $1300/week .. $3900/month...Two night minimum
Special Events ......... See below
Special Events Include: ACL, Austin Film Festival, South By Southwest
inquire for rates
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Ten Minutes from Downtown and on the Barton Creek Greenbelt
Year Purchased: 2008
The Unique Benefits at this Townhome
Dorothy and Howard also own and operate Zilker Boat Rentals and all guests will be granted several free passes for boat rentals! We also offer several extra services through VacationCake, including a personal shopping service, daily maid service, linen and towel service, and can arrange babysitting/pet sitting as well!
Owner's Map of Zilker
This property is managed by VacationCake Rentals based in Austin TX. We manage for the owners, Dorothy and Howard Barnett who live in the unit next door and are on hand to help with any issues that may arise. We office and live very nearby ourselves and will do everything in our power to make sure you have an amazing stay in our fair city.
Property Photos
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- Spiral staircase to loft - Austin Travel Accommodations
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- Kingsize bed in kingsize master bedroom - Austin Travel Accommodations
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- Our garden
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- Pedestal Sinks
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- Master bedroom patio.
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- FREE KAYAK OR CANOE RENTALS!
Traveler Reviews (6)
Beautiful Home, Wonderful Location
Guest: JayTee
(Manchester, UK)
Date of Stay: 03/01/08
Review Submitted: 03/25/08
This is a beautiful property, located in a peacful and idyllic part of Austin, and yet only a short ride from downtown. Perfect as a place to relax, or a base to explore all that Austin has to offer. The house is well maintained, with excellent facilities, and would suit couples, families or groups of friends. The nearby parks and greenbelt are great places to explore, as is the city itself. We found the owners to be very helpful and friendly, excellent hosts on all accounts. I would thoroughly recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing stay in the Austin area. The house is very comfortable, with beautiful surroundings and good access - perfect in every way.
Owner response:When we learned that an English musical group was coming to stay with us, we had trepidations and visions of Johnny Rotten and the Sex Pistols. This group was a delight, respectful of us and our property, and they would be welcome back anytime.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Great Relaxing House in a Great Relaxing Neighborhood
Guest: Whm01
(Hartford, CT)
Date of Stay: 02/14/11
Review Submitted: 04/04/11
Being our first full week stay in Austin, Texas, we were looking for a nice 2+ bedroom house/condo with 2 baths at a reasonable price and in a nice neighborhood. This "Wren House" condo filled the bill perfectly. It had all the amenities of home with 2 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large living and dining area, and fully equipped kitchen, all on the first floor. It was completely private, the only adjoining wall to the other condo being in the garage. The owners lived in this other condo and were quite helpful in providing insight into the area. The Barton Creek Greenbelt neighborhood was quite picturesque with rolling hills and greenery all over, and had easily accessible shopping nearby to stock the complete kitchen. There were also two nice patios for outside sitting, including one off the upstairs 3rd bedroom loft with a great view of the area. On our next weekly stay in the area, this house will be our number 1 choice.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Austin - Wren House
Guest: ACL Festival Guys
(Sylvania, OH)
Date of Stay: 09/28/09
Review Submitted: 10/13/09
The Wren House (the owner loves birds and has feeders on the patio) is a lovely, fully furnished two bedroom house with a loft. Great location -- within walking distance of Zilker Park and a short drive to downtown and the South Congress strip. The owners were very hospitable and responsive. We couldn't have asked for a better place, and the price was incredibly reasonable.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Perfect!
Guest: Hans K
(SW Florida)
Date of Stay: 04/28/08
Review Submitted: 05/15/08
I can't praise this property and the owner enough. At first I was intimidated about spending money on something sight unseen, but upon arrival all fears were relieved! There is no comparison between this and a hotel, ANY hotel or suite. The home was more beautiful and cleaner than any photo can do justice to. The location turned out to be perfect. It seemed everything we wanted to do was either on the main drag it is set off from or one turn away. A snap to SoCo strip and 6th St. strip. We enjoyed the free tour of the capital, the "duck" tour (as seen on Travel Channel) and many fine cafe's and restaurants. My fave was the "Austin Java" on Barton Springs Rd. The live music scene is incredible. The people there really were amazingly noticeably friendlier than most. Even in traffic, four times someone paused to let me turn in front of them. Staying in this beautiful place was like being in a "2nd home". From the squirrels playing on the fabulous two levels of patio/deck, to the HD tv and movies, the modern kitchen and baths, the impeccable beds and linens and the excellent SW decorating, we were sad to leave! We didn't have time to go canoeing, kayaking, or hiking/biking on the nearby trails.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Very Very Enjoyable Stay
Guest: Mick & Fran & Sarah
(Connecticut)
Date of Stay: 03/18/08
Review Submitted: 04/15/08
We stayed for a week, we have no complaints, everything worked out great. It was quiet, convenient to the city, had all the amenities we desired, beautiful condition, great TV and Internet service. Nice to relax in comfort and sometimes do our own cooking after an exhausting day of activities. Hoping its available next time we visit Austin.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children.
Wren House, Austin TX
Guest: Golf Guy
(Bloomington, IN)
Date of Stay: 02/01/08
Review Submitted: 02/18/08
Great place to stay with family and/or friends while visiting Austin. Property description accurate. Well-eqiupped, comfortable, and well-maintained. Close to downtown and huge park with lots of activities. Beautiful view from balcony. Owners are friendly, helpful, and eager to please. Would definitely recommend this property to friends. We enjoyed the walking trail, playground, and fountains at nearby park. LBJ Library and IMAX theater are great. Golf and shopping are a must. Don't miss The Salt Lick, Hula Hut and ZTejas restaurants. We didn't use the boat rental because the weather was a bit chilly, but will try next time.
Owner response:These were ideal guests. The communicated well, enjoyed their stay, and respected our home. They would be welcome back anytime.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, people with disabilities, girls getaway, families with young children.
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