Location: Austin, Hill Country, Texas, USA
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
“Casa Chula” is a 1920's 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Central Austin available for nightly/weekly/monthly rental. Located 4 blocks from the University of Texas campus & 1.6 miles to downtown, this 1470 sq. ft. house has been beautifully renovated from top to bottom. It is located on a park in a historical neighborhood zoned single family homes only. It is in an ideal location for families of UT students; Bass Hall performers; UT conference/workshop participants; Convention Center visitors; downtown visitors; wedding parties; family reunions, and all visitors, in general, to Austin. 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, and Heart hospitals.
Decorated with rustic Mexican furniture & art, Casa Chula is both unique & comfortable. Its flooring is a mix of original hardwoods, new Mexican marble, & 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.
Weekday rates are of exceptional value compared to similar Central Austin rentals.
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: All new appliances.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: Filtered water & ice.
- 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; 7 blocks to U.T. stadium; 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)
Regular/non-event rates:
Sundays-Thursdays:$150/night(1-3 guests); $180 (4-7 guests)
Fridays & Saturdays: $240/night (1-7 guests)
SXSW rates for Mar. 11 - 15: $400/night w/airport with
complimentary airport transporation.
Texas Relays Weekend Apr. 2 & 3: $300/night
UT Graduation Week May 19 - 23: $300/night 4 night minimum
Weekly & summer months negotiable. Call 512-585-7093
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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