Location: Downtown, Austin, Hill Country, Texas, USA (One mile east of downtown near Town Lake, parks and airport) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Office, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-10)
Keywords: House, duplex, house and apartment, downtown, east
T H E G A R D E N S T R E E T H O U S E and APARTMENT
It's like home. But better.
You could stay in a colorful, historical remodeled home built in 1912 with original wood floors and unique homelike atmosphere on the edge of downtown Austin. Great family environment or groups up to 6 Upstairs Apartment (#315883 vrbo) can be rented (if available) for a combined rental for up to 10 people.
THE Garden Street HOUSE INFO:
Vaulted ceilings, wood floors, big front porch just east of downtown, near hike and bike trail and Town Lake/Lady Bird Lake. Furnished very comfortably.
MASTER bedroom (large room) with Queen size bed, private bath/shower, cable TV, ceiling fan, wood floors, antique rugs, empty closet and dresser, large comfortable easy chair, very private.
MIDDLE bedroom, queen size bed, ceiling fan, wood floors, cable TV, closet and shelf space.
FRONT bedroom with Queen size bed, empty antique dresser, closet space,
ceiling fan, cable TV, wood floors, antique rugs.
Additional full size futon couch in office.
1 Twin Size blow up bed also available.
Check online calendar for house availability. On this site #198508.
Apartment availability - contact owner or go to vrbo #315883 for calendar and more info. Addt'l charge for apartment of $99/nite.
Includes wifi, cable tv, linens, towels, and a great location!
SPECIAL RATES for SXSW and ACL. See rates.
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THE Garden Street APARTMENT INFO:
Live in the Trees! Fully furnished 'treehouse' apartment, private entrance through side yard to backyard private deck. Can be rented separately or with downstairs house. Great for romantic getaways or for people who love unique places. Red wood floors with upscale urban modern furnishings. Colorful and fun with angles and cubby holes.
Go to vrbo #315883 for calendar and more info on apartment. Or contact owner.
One queen bed, one full size fold-down couch/bed. Clawfoot tub and shower, fully furnished kitchen, gas stovetop, microwave/convection oven.
Comfortable for 1-3 people.
Contact owner for availability.
SPECIAL RATES for SXSW and ACL. See rates.
Rentals include wifi, cable tv, linens, towels and a great location!
House and apartment together has 4 bedrooms and 3 baths with 3 additional sleeping areas. Please contact me for availability of apartment. Two calendars on this site not available.
The Garden St. House and Apartment is located one mile to downtown, 6th street and Austin Convention Center. Bus stops very close for University of Texas, Downtown and Convention Center. 7 minutes from the airport.
Walking distance to Downtown is 15-20 minutes. Parks and hike and bike trail are very close.
House only has Washer/Dryer
House and Apt. have Iron and Ironing Board.
Local phone available with national long distance.
Professionally cleaned after each group of guests.
Very unique and comfortable set-up.
People have loved staying here and write wonderful things in my guestbook. I have been renting ongoing for about 4 years.
International guests welcome as well. Come enjoy the
GARDEN STREET HOUSE and APARTMENT. Great for large groups up to 10 people.
See you soon,
Connie Leaverton
owner
Paypal and credit card accepted.
Rates include all paypal fees, cleaning fees, wifi, cable TV, linens, towels and Coffee and Tea Set-ups.
Bear stay in this charming Austin house
VRBO Bear stayed here - 04/21/2010
I was very happy to stay in this beautiful home in the lovely city of Austin, Texas for a long weekend. The home is centrally located, just a couple minutes from downtown. I could crawl right down the street to a number of shops, bars and restaurants (there is so much to do nearby this home!). I was also able to make my way down to the nearby Town Lake Trail for a morning jog.
Austin is a wonderful city filled with so much to see and do. In addition to everything within walking distance of the home, there were many greenbelts and nature areas to make a bear feel right at home. If you like the night life, you'll find clubs and theaters within easy driving distance. If you're a history buff, Austin is filled with many historic sites, from the state capitol to The University of Texas. Or, if you would rather relax, the home has a very nice porch and balcony that you can sit on while you enjoy the beautiful weather. I cannot wait to make a return visit to this gorgeous Garden Street house.
The VRBO Bear
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central AC/Heat
- Linens Provided : All linens supplied and cleaned before each set of guests.
- Washer : Full size Washer
- Dryer : Full size Gas Dryer
- Off Street Parking : Parking in the driveway for 1-2 cars for house rental, additional street parking is available and safe. Apartment parking is on the street.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Parking in the driveway for cars, trailers, boats, etc.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (3) : Optional apartment upstairs for add'l charge has one more queen and a full size convertible couch/bed. If you you rental house and apartment, 4 queen beds, 1 futon, 1 convertible bed - comfy for 10 people.
- Double Bed : This is a double size futon in the semi-private office area.
- Twin/Single Bed : Blow up Twin Mattresses available
- Crib : pak n' play available
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Cable Television in all 3 bedrooms and office/sleeping area. Office area has a DVD/TV player. Apartment also has cable TV.
- DVD
- Shared Pool : Two Community Pools 1-5 block away. Open Summers only. Barton Sprnigs 10 minutes away open year round.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Large, fully furnished Country Kitchen with all new pots and pans needed for cooking. New, sharp knives and new dishes as well. Three eating areas. Gas Stove, Fridge, Microwave, Toaster Oven, Toaster. No dishwasher.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : New and nice pots and pans and cooking utensils. New sharp knives, cutting boards.
- Refrigerator : Large Fridge.
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Charcoal grill available for downstairs rental only.
- Deck/Patio (2) : Front and back yards have outdoor yards and patio spaces private for the house. Apartment upstairs has separate private deck.
- Balcony : Upstairs Apartment has separate private large deck.
- Communications
- Telephone : Local phone available. No long distance. No extra charge for phone.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : WiFi available with password. Included. House and apartment.
- Other Amenities
- House and Apartment Rented separately or together. 2-10 guests. Wonderfully comfortable vacation living! Rent the house for up to 6 guests, and apartment for 3 guests.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Dogs are welcome if crated and house broken. Additional security deposit required of $200 per dog and $10/night charge for one dog, $7 each/night for more than one dog. House only, not apartment.
- Kid Friendly : Kids are welcome! Stuffed toys, wagon and little rocking chair for the young ones.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Thank you for not smoking. Smoke Free environment. Smoking allowed outdoors only.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Other Activities
- Walk to Town Lake, a school playscape one block away, a community summer pool and wonderful Mexican restaurants. Juan in a Million 3 blocks. Mr. Natural, veggie mexican, 6 blocks, Downtown 5 minutes with all kinds of food and shops and Music!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Special SUMMER month rate July 1-Sept 30 -$2399/mo House. MONTHLY ONLY THESE DATES
Nightly $249/night for 3/2 house (sleeps 8), $99/night for 1/1 apartment upstairs
House weekly rate $1299, Monthly rate $3999, SUMMER SPECIAL $2399/mo July 1-Sept 3
Rent both house and apt. for $348/night. 3 night min. or 2 Nights for $399/nite
Also incudes Coffee/Tea set-ups, linens, towels and washer/dryer, BBQ grill.
PayPal and credit cards accepted. $125 cleaning fee for house, $60 for apartment..
HOUSE and APARTMENT can be rented together if available for large groups up to 11.
APARTMENT Rate:$99/nt, $1499/mo, 1-3 people,
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Gorgeous Garden St. House
Year Purchased: 2001
Why the Owner Chose Downtown
I bought this wonderful house in 2001 to live in because of the nearby parks, lake and its close access to downtown, 6th street and everything cool! It was built in 1912 and has original wood floors, which I found during renovation after peeling up layers of carpet, vinyl and tar paper. Joyous to find! They are beautiful pine floors that give the house an old country house feel.
I have since renovated it, taking out walls, adding arches and adding vaulted ceilings...and the apartment upstairs. It is now a combination of new and old. Bold colors complement the various rooms of the 1800 square foot downstairs house. The 'treehouse' apartment upstairs is an additional 700 square feet including a private deck in the trees with a modern urban design and red wood floors.
The Unique Benefits at this House
The big covered front porch of the downstairs house reminds me of the slower simpler days of the early 1900's when neighbors used to spend alot of time outside drinking lemonade to stay cool in the hot Austin summers, waving to neighbors and enjoying the occasional rainstorm while sitting under the protected large porch. Don't worry, I now have central AC/Heat to keep you cool and warm in winter...but you can still enjoy the rain and wave to the neighbors on this wonderful porch.
The upstairs apartment I built for myself so I could start renting out the downstairs area for vacation rentals. So the apartment is very nice! Now I live elsewhere and rent the apartment separately and with the house.
The apartment has high grade red wood floors, texured ceilings, peach and blue interior colors along with high end urban modern furnishings. The private entrance and private balcony in the trees give this apartment a treehouse feel. I lived there for about a year, and then have since started my own family and moved to South Austin.
That is why both the upstairs and downstairs are now vacation rentals but with a homelike feel. Downstairs you find the big country home with antiques, and upstairs you find hip, cool treehouse with a modern design. They can be rented together or separately depending on your needs.
Thank you for visiting my Garden St. House and Apartment Site. Hopefully I'll see you here soon!
Many smiles,
Connie
6th street area has every restaurant type you can imagine. Music of all varieties, bars, shops, people watching. Music Area also includes 4th and 5th street. Live Music Capital of the World is 1.5 mi
World Famous Mexican Food Place Traditional Tex - Mex Mexican cuisine has its roots in native and Spanish traditions. Rich and rustic, flavors borne from this background create dishes worth celebrating. For 25 years, Juan In A Million� has blended unique, authentic and creative food with great service and atmosphere. Enjoy our colorful food, warm service, and quality spirits. http://www.juaninamillion.com/
Vegetarian Mexican Cuisine, Herb Shop and small grocery store, yoga http://www.mrnatural-austin.com/
Amazing Argentinian Food! an experience to the palette. 1201 E. 6th http://www.buenosairescafe.com/
Cool Happenin' Area with multiple bars, restaurants and events. Rio Rita Lounge - Cool Bar and Food http www.riorita.net/ 1308 East 6th Street Shangri-La 1016 East 6th Street Cool Bar and Events http://www.shangrilaaustin.com/
Owner's Map of Downtown
Hi! My name is Connie and I own and cherish the Garden St. House and Apartment.
I love this house!
The house and apartment have quite different personalities. Downstairs, the house has antiques, original wood floors from 1912, overstuffed couch and chair with arches, colorful walls and character.
Upstairs in the Treehouse Apartment, the design is modern, with red wood floors, curvy purple couch, convertible sofa/bed and a platform queen size bed with 3 skylights that connect you to the trees and the world outside. The skylight over the shower is the best! The glorious deck is surrounded by trees, and it truly does feel like living in a treehouse.
Come stay at the Garden St. House and Treehouse Apartment! It's a wonderful space for a few or for many. It feels like home, and has all of the comforts and more!
Property Photos
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- HOUSE: Living Area with Vaulted Ceiling and Comfy Couches - Austin Historical Home Near Convention Center
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- HOUSE: Historic 1912 Home with original wood floors. Beautifully renovated. - Austin Historical Home Near Convention Center
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- HOUSE: Master Bedroom with Private Bath, Queen Bed, Cable TV and Ceiling Fan - Austin Historical Home Near Convention Center
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- HOUSE: Large Country Kitchen, 2 eating areas
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- HOUSE: Living Area looking at Front Door Entrance.
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- HOUSE: Front Bedroom, Queen Bed, Ceiling Fan, Cable TV.
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- HOUSE: Middle Bedroom, Queen Bed, Cable TV, Ceiling Fan
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- HOUSE: Office Area with Full Size Futon
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- HOUSE: Backyard Courtyard with BBQ grill
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- HOUSE: Master Bath, connected to Master Bedroom
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- HOUSE: Living Room Arch to Office Area
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- HOUSE: Backyard, patio and upper deck for the apartment
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- APARTMENT UPSTAIRS: Enjoy the beautiful trees and outdoors on this large deck
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- APARTMENT UPSTAIRS: Private Entrance - Living Area, Convertble Couch
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- APARTMENT UPSTAIRS: Private Entrance, Clawfoot Tub and Shower
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- APARTMENT UPSTAIRS: Kitchen and Dining Area, Bedroom in Back
Traveler Reviews (34)
Very Comfortable, interesting and attractive.
Guest: Mary Beth and Don
(Brenard, N.C.)
Date of Stay: 12/04/08
Review Submitted: 12/08/08
Connie- Juggling the various arrival times of our family members and being able to easily entertain their many (almost comic) local destinations, made staging in your Garden St. Home the perfect choice. Very comfortable, interesting and attractive. We look forward to renting here again. Thank you for everything. Mary Beth and Don Brenard, N.C.
Owner response:I am very happy you enjoyed The Garden St. House! The great location close to the airport and downtown makes for a good meeting ground when coming from multiple destinations. Many thanks! Connie
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
christmas visitor to austin
Guest: christmas visitor 2012
(Larchmont)
Date of Stay: 12/24/11
Review Submitted: 01/15/12
We had a wonderful time at the house - cute neighborhood, great location, local flavor - try the breakfast tacos! Nice amenities and friendly landlord. Warm front porch!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great weekend getaway
Guest: Leanne G.
(Texas)
Date of Stay: 10/27/11
Review Submitted: 11/08/11
We loved the Garden Street House. It is fun and funky with ample room for two or more families. It is walking distance to several good restaurants and a wonderful walking trail around the lake. The kitchen was stocked with the necessities, which was very helpful and thoughtful. There is a large backyard with a BBQ for enjoying the warm evenings. The reservation and check-in process was easy and seamless. We enjoyed working with the owner and felt very comfortable contacting her with questions about the area.
Owner response:Im glad you enjoyed the house and the hiking trails along the Lady Bird Lake. Its great they are only a couple of blocks away with access to such beauty and the river. October is a wonderful time to be outside, and Im glad you enjoyed the BBQ grill and the backyard. I appreciate your rental and your review! Thanks so much! Connie
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children.
Awesome funky house!
Guest: Ashley
(Denver)
Date of Stay: 09/08/11
Review Submitted: 09/12/11
A group of 11 of us came to Austin for a bachlorette party and rented the house and apartment. It was perfect. We were able to take cabs everywhere for very cheap and it slept us all very comfortably! I would recommend this house to everyone. The owners were so helpful and everything went smoothly. Thanks again, hope to return soon!
Owner response:I'm glad you enjoyed the house and apartment. It is good for big groups and so close to downtown! Thanks again!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Large beautiful house, convenient to downtown and outdoor leisure
Guest: Kenny
(New Orleans, LA)
Date of Stay: 03/31/11
Review Submitted: 04/08/11
Myself and 9 others rented the house and upstairs apartment. We spent hours relaxing on the back patio and deck. The bbq grill was a nice touch! All beds were comfortable and the master suite with its private bath was particularly luxurious. Everything you need to feel at home was available in the house, including free wifi. There were plenty of towels, and a washer/dryer if you run out. Connie, the owner, was very helpful, and she maintains a beautiful house and yard with landscaping and flowers. The address is exactly 1.2 miles from 6th and Congress, the heart of the entertainment district, and only a $5.50 cab ride. There are walking and bike trails along the Colorado river, which is only two blocks away. Half of our crew took our own bikes, but the rest found a bicycle rental place after they realized how easy it was to get around. The weather was absolutely beautiful for us, but if it is hot, I'd recommend taking a bike ride to dip in Barton Springs. The cool water and breeze was a great hangover cure for some of us!
Owner response:The bike trails are really nice along the Lady Bird Lake, and what a great way to get downtown! Barton Springs is the best for sure! I'm glad you got to experience that as well. Keep us in mind for the your future travels. Connie
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Couldn't be happier with this rental
Guest: bammtv
(San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 03/10/11
Review Submitted: 03/21/11
I work for a production company, and we rented both the house and the apartment for all of SXSW 2011. Last year we split the team between an RV park and hotels, and it was a mess. This rental was a perfect place to decompress after the long days of shooting. Nice, big backyard, grill, great front porch. Spacious kitchen, etc. The place was very clean. The owner was on top of all email correspondence and payment issues. For groups of more than 4, I highly suggest renting the tree house apartment with the rest of the house. Having that additional space with an additional kitchen is key. I have no complaints, but for those of you considering renting for SXSW, rent a few bikes to avoid the awful Cesar Chavez traffic, and you will be good to go. In fact, if we're heading back down there again for SXSW2012, then this would be the first place I'd call.
Owner response:SXSW is quite the experience, and this house is just east of all the downtown activities. In fact, east 6th is now becoming the new happenin' area for SXSW and all year long. Lots of restaurants and bars on the east side now. Wonderful! And yes on the bikes! What a great way to get around town.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Enjoyable stay at Garden Street house
Guest: Josh
(Madison, WI)
Date of Stay: 02/04/11
Review Submitted: 02/10/11
Accurate listing, helpful owner, clean property, good location, good local eating options... all in all, a great choice for our golf group. I would definitely recommend this location to someone visiting Austin.
Owner response:Golf, food, Austin and Friends. A Wonderful Combination! Thanks so much!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
A Colorful Lovable Livable House
Guest: Bill
(Kasilof, Alaska)
Date of Stay: 10/27/09
Review Submitted: 11/10/10
My very spread-out family was looking for a place to re-find itself and celebrate a wedding, and we couldn't have had a better setting to re-find our love for each other than this lovely house in this warm neighborhood in Austin. My only problem was eventually having to leave. Thanks for working with us to make this possible Connie.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great Home Great Location!!
Guest: Denise
(Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 11/05/10
Review Submitted: 11/10/10
We rented this house and upstairs apartment for an all girl weekend getaway and it was PERFECT!!! Centrally located to everything and the house and apartment itself is very well decorated. The house is just as it looks in the pictures and has just about everything you need. The house is very spacious and 12 of us slept there very comfortably and never felt cramped. Thank you Connie for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home. We will definitely be back again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Funky, fun and fabulous
Guest: Lilymonster
(Traverse City, MI)
Date of Stay: 09/16/10
Review Submitted: 10/14/10
Thanks to all--we really enjoyed your funky little hideaway. It was clean, well located and very comfortable. I especially enjoyed the incredible water pressure as mine at home is pathetic. My mother has trouble walking and having a bedroom with its own bath worked well. I would recommend the Garden Street House to friends or stay there again.
Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children.
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