Location: Austin, Hill Country, Texas, USA (Hemphill Park)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-7)
Have a whole house to yourselves! “Casa Chula” is a 1920's 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Central Austin available for nightly/weekly rental. Located 4 walking blocks from the University of Texas & 1.6 miles to downtown, this 1470 sq. ft. house has been beautifully renovated from top to bottom. It is in an ideal location for families of UT students; UT conference/workshop participants; Convention Center visitors, wedding parties; family reunions, & visitors in general to Austin, in general. With the large yard & porches, Casa Chula is also a great place to host special celebrations such as bridal, birthday & graduation parties. It is just blocks away from Seton, St. David's, Heart Hospitals & the SWR Cancer Center.
Decorated with rustic Mexican furniture & art, Casa Chula is both unique & comfortable. Its flooring is a mix of original hardwoods, new Mexican marble, & new Italian porcelain. The living/dining room area has two leather couches, marble tables,& oriental rugs. Bedrooms have iron double beds with Mexican or Guatemalan bedspreads. All rooms have multiple large windows with shutters, & the top of the UT Tower can be seen from two rooms. Two of the three bedrooms open up to a screened-in porch. The kitchen has granite counter tops & new appliances. There is an eating area within the kitchen & a Mexican marble dining room table in the living room. The laundry area is separate. The house is cleaned professionally & all mattress covers, bedspreads, & blankets are washed between guests. Complimentary chips, salsa and beverages are awaiting guests upon arrival.
Rates are of exceptional value compared to comparable Central Austin rentals because the owner desires to keep it booked at all times.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Double Bed (3) : Air mattresses for additional guests are not provided, but allowed.
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Direct TV with 150 channels.
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: Preshopping, catering, balloons, cake, special requests, babysitting.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: BBQ must be used in yard; not on porches.
- Deck/Patio: Two covered porches; one screened-in porch with large marble serving table; long rectangular covered porch.
- Lanai
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Other Activities
- 4 blocks north of the University of Texas campus on greenbelt park in quiet historical neighborhood; 6 blocks to U.T. Bass Hall; 1.6 miles to downtown/6th St.; 2 blocks to Guadalupe St., Spider House and Trudy's Restaurant/Bars; 6-10 blocks to Seton, St. David's, & Heart Hospitals.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Sun.-Thurs.: $145 (1-2 guests); $185 (3-4); $215 (5-7+)
All Fridays & Saturdays:$240 per night; Weekends discounted
for 5+ nights. Weekly rates: $1015-$1575; Montly: $4000 (ABP).
Three night minimum for UT football weekends;
Perfect for wedding groups, family reunions, school/church
groups, romantic evenings, & small celebrations of any kind.
Please see calendar on this site for complete availability.
Last minute calls for unbooked nights welcomed 24/7.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- Living room facing kitchen & laundry room - Austin Travel Accommodation
- Front bedroom facing screened-in porch - Austin Travel Accommodation
- Kitchen facing living room - Austin Travel Accommodation
- One of the two bathrooms; tub/shower
- Bedroom with private bath
- View from screened-in porch
- Breakfast room within kitchen
- Refrigerator w/ filtered water/ice; gas stove; dishwasher; washer/dryer
- Touches of Mexico throughout house
- Middle Bedroom; antique bed from Mexico
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #164765
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