Plop yourself down and stretch out on the comfy sofas with big screen TV + WiFi.
Location: Allandale, Austin, Hill Country, Texas, USA (In the highly desirable Allandale Shoal Creek neighborhood.) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Attached Unit, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: House
Want to Live Nestled in the Trees in Central Austin?
Three ways to rent:
1. Ranch House (sleeps 6)
2. Petite Suite Solo (sleeps 2)
3. Ranch House + Petite Suite (sleeps 8)
Fully furnished with a king bedroom and two queen bedrooms. Optional apartment sleeps two more in queen bedroom. Open floor plan and an abundance of natural light. Stained concrete and wood floors. Remodeled kitchen features stainless steel and concrete counters. 52' large screen TV with DVD.
Beautifully landscaped backyard with covered patio and large trees, just two blocks from the 30+ acre Northwest Park. The Park has a huge pond, swimming pool with lap lanes, diving boards, and a children's wading pool, lighted tennis courts, basketball court, children's playground, and baseball field.
Convenient central neighborhood with lots of character--dozens of restaurants, cafes, plus an art theatre all within 5 minutes.
BUYING REAL ESTATE, RE-LOCATING, OR REMODELING?
Re-locating or looking for real estate in Austin? As realtors we have experience assisting individuals and families repatriating from around the world. We help home buyers search for real estate in Austin and offer competitive rates on short leases.
Are you in transition? If you are moving or relocating to Austin or are renovating your property, this is the perfect location for your family.
TEMPORARY WORK. The Hancock Ranch House is ideal for filmmakers, professors, or anyone here on temporary work assignment.
GETTING MARRIED. Getting married? Why not host your family in the Cottage rather than renting two or three hotel rooms?
BOTH OWNERS ARE LICENSEES OF TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION (TREC), TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS (TAR), NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS (NAR), AUSTIN BOARD OF REALTY (ABOR), INTERNATIONAL ESTATE AGENTS.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed (3)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- Video Game Console
- Video Games
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Attached 400 square feet garage apartment with bath available for extra charge.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Beautifully landscaped backyard with covered patio and large trees, just two blocks from the 30+ acre Northwest Park. The Park has a huge pond, swimming pool with lap lanes, diving boards, and a children's playground and pond.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
SXSW Special Rates (6 Night Minimum)
ACL festival rate (5 Night Minimum)
Go to our website hancockcottages to book online.
Optional 400 square foot Petite Suite with bath for $75-100/night
Discounts for long term bookings.
Occupancy Tax Rate Is 15%, No Tax On 30+ Nights Stay
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1996
Why the Owner Chose Allandale
Allandale is a highly desirable neighborhood in Austin due to its central proximity to Downtown, the University, the Arboretum, and the Domain. We love that there are so many families in Allandale as well as a 30+ acre park complete with pond, tennis courts, and swimming pool. You'll enjoy taking long walks and bird watching--there are more trees in Allandale than anywhere.
The Unique Benefits at this House
What you will love about the Hancock Ranch House is its huge open floor plan which integrates the lovely kitchen, dining, and 52" TV family room areas. The house is 2000 square feet but also features an optional 400 square foot apartment if desired. And that's unique about our property! If you have newly-weds, a newborn, or grandparents, why not give them their own little space? If you rent the whole property you'll have plenty of room to spread out with a king bedroom, three queen bedrooms, and three bathrooms! Plus a fabulous outdoor covered BBQ area.
Owner's Map of Allandale
We love all the interesting people we meet through renting our Hancock Guest Cottages in Austin. Nick is English while rachel is tried-and-true native Texan. We thrive on home remodeling and crafting gorgeous gardens. You may have seen us on HGTV Home and Garden Television last year. We are also Realtors so if you are thinking of moving to Austin and want a hand in your search, please let us know.
Property Photos
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- Plop yourself down and stretch out on the comfy sofas with big screen TV + WiFi. - Austin Vacation Home with Internet
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- Open floor plan perfect for entertaining, Danish modern dining table seats 6-8. - Austin Vacation Home with Internet
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- Relax in the soothing sage green Sleigh bedroom. - Austin Vacation Home with Internet
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- Dining for six at the family heirloom 1950's cherry Danish table.
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- Unwind in the Mission bedroom with garden views from the window.
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- Dueling showerheads for a refreshing rinse.
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- Modern kitchen with everything you need to cook up an adventure.
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- Enjoy a drink, take over the world on your laptop at the huge concrete counter.
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- Guest hallway bathroom has a bathtub, shower, and plenty of counterspace.
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- Unwind in the sunshine-filled King master suite.
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- Cook up a BBQ or flop around in the hammock on a lazy afternoon.
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- Enjoy a cup of joe in the morning or a fun card game in the afternoon.
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- Fully updated master bath with concrete counter and travertine tile.
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- Master sink area with polished concrete counter.
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- The Ranch House welcomes you with native Texas xeriscape gardening.
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- Nigel the squirrel will visit you as your drink coffee on the covered patio.
Traveler Reviews (12)
Highly recommended!
Guest: kimbo
(austin)
Date of Stay: 05/16/11
Review Submitted: 05/31/11
We rented the Hancock Ranch for the week last week and it was LOVELY. Very clean, well appointed, quiet, comfortable, convenient. Each of the 3 bedrooms were so well furnished and comfortable it was hard to choose a favorite, the bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, all marvelousI would rent it again in a heartbeat! Thank you very much!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Petite Suite
Guest: fondeegirl
(Tucson)
Date of Stay: 09/08/09
Review Submitted: 09/29/09
I stayed here for about 10 days and LOVED the suite, the location and Rachel and Nick bent over backwards to meet my needs and requests, and offered more than was advertised. Hope to stay here again. This would not be good with kids, only 2 people who want to share the very comfy bed will fit, but it was a perfect place for me this month!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+.
A better way to travel!
Guest: Lauren, John and Katie
(Detroit)
Date of Stay: 12/27/08
Review Submitted: 01/15/09
Rachel, Thank you so much for letting us celebrate birthdays at this amazing house. We loved every bit of our time down here and will definitely be staying here next time we come down. Thanks again! You Rock! Katie, John and Lauren
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers.
Luxurious Home--have to see to appreciate!
Guest: Raul & Alanna
(Dallas, Tx)
Date of Stay: 12/12/08
Review Submitted: 12/16/08
Thank you so much, Nick and Rachel, for opening your home to us. After seeing your website, we were prepared for a very comfortable stay, but we were pleasantly suprised that your home had all the luxuries of home plus so much more! The kids loved watching their favorite videos on the ginormous TV, and we loved the open living/kitchen area. There was plenty of room for everyone, and the walk-in closets were an added bonus! The master bath shower with the dual shower heads was absolutely amazing (now we'll have to renovate our own, hehe)! The home was immaculate, roomy, with an interesting eclectic decor. We visited the Austin Children's Museum (mentioned their "open door access" for free admission), and ate at the Burger House (fantastic food at a great price)! The kitchen was very well equipped, and we were able to make enchildadas, rice, and beans using your cookware. What a joy to be able to relax and look out the back door to watch the children play in the fenced in yard, with no worries for their safety. We were even able to put your iron and ironing board to good use to ensure we looked our best for church on Sunday! We highly recommend your home for anyone visiting the Austin area--so much better than a hotel, and even better than home!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guestbook Comment
Guest: Raul & Alanna
(Dallas, Tx)
Date of Stay: 12/01/08
Review Submitted: 12/16/08
Thank you so much, Nick and Rachel, for opening your home to us. After seeing your website, we were prepared for a very comfortable stay, but we were pleasantly suprised that your home had all the luxuries of home plus so much more! The kids loved watching their favorite videos on the ginormous TV, and we loved the open living/kitchen area. There was plenty of room for everyone, and the walk-in closets were an added bonus! The master bath shower with the dual shower heads was absolutely amazing (now we'll have to renovate our own, hehe)! The home was immaculate, roomy, with an interesting eclectic decor. We visited the Austin Children's Museum (mentioned their "open door access" for free admission), and ate at the Burger House (fantastic food at a great price)! The kitchen was very well equipped, and we were able to make enchildadas, rice, and beans using your cookware. What a joy to be able to relax and look out the back door to watch the children play in the fenced in yard, with no worries for their safety. We were even able to put your iron and ironing board to good use to ensure we looked our best for church on Sunday! We highly recommend your home for anyone visiting the Austin area--so much better than a hotel, and even better than home!
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A Great Stay
Guest: Carmelita
(San Antonio)
Date of Stay: 09/25/08
Review Submitted: 11/25/08
Nick and Rachel, Thank you so much for opening your home to us! We throughlly enjoyed the weekend. Thanks again, Carmel and Adrienne
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
Hancock Guest Nest - A Hidden Gem
Guest: LauraTraveler
(New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 08/01/08
Review Submitted: 11/18/08
Although a bit off the beaten track, Hancock Guest Nest was a lovely place to stay. My daughter and I stayed this past August while we checked out UT(Austin). The location is convenient to the local highway which took us where ever we wanted to go. We stayed in the studio unit, that had a kitchen,bed, desk, and laundry room. The decor is modern but warm. There were guide books, local magazines and videos to enjoy. There is a wonderful front yard area with a fountain that is very peaceful. Our host Nick was gracious and even offered to take us on a tour of the college. Ifyou want a different experience from the normal chain hotel room this is the answer. I highly recommend the guest cottage and if I'm lucky enough to get to Austin again I would want to stay here. I liked the decor. It felt like a modern studio apt. and also the front yard. I wish there were a table to eat at.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Sweet Hideaway in the Trees
Guest: Austin Crazy
(Midland)
Date of Stay: 10/03/08
Review Submitted: 11/17/08
I just wanted to let you know that we thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay in your beautiful home. We were very impressed with the helpful travel guides, the Texas Monthly magazine--don't know if you leave that for everyone, and the overall cleanliness and decor of your home. We also appreciated your list of nearby restaurant recommendations. We ate at Manuel's Mexican, just a mile north and found it to be good TexMex. We worked on the puzzle you left and enjoyed the fast WiFi. Probably our favorite thing to do in the Austin area was rent kayaks on Ladybird Lake. What an adventure! We also enjoyed a hike up Mount Bonnell. It was a very memorable vacation. Thank you again.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers.
Southwestern Getaway
Guest: Starsend
(Fort Davis, Texas)
Date of Stay: 10/24/08
Review Submitted: 11/01/08
Our recent visit to Austin was quite memorable and enjoyable. The weather was perfect! The Hancock Ranch House has a box of literature with ideas for fun activity planning. The beds are extremely comfortable with plenty of soft pillows and quality cotton linens. The kitchen is fully equipped. The location is convenient to the downtown and university areas. We enjoyed all the nearby restaurants and coffee shops. Super open floor plan for relaxing, dining, TV watching, and reading. The house was absolutely fantastic. We enjoyed everything about it, and this would be our first choice on our next trip to Austin.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
Where do I begin?
Guest: StacyP
(Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 10/11/08
Review Submitted: 10/24/08
My husband, mother-in-law, 2-year-old son and I were visiting Austin for a week from Portland, OR. Our first rental didn't really suit our needs, and the owners of this property saved our vacation by letting us know the Hancock Ranch was available and gave us a great last-minute deal. We were thoroughly satisfied! The location was wonderful, with easy access to grocery stores, restaurants, a park/playground, and the awesome "Terra Toys" toy store (to my son's delight). The neighborhood was peaceful and attractive -- the kind of neighborhood where people obviously take pride in their property and community. The house was incredibly spacious, clean and comfortable. We entertained friends and family who came over for visits, including five kids of all ages, and the house accommodated everyone beautifully. The kids especially loved the hammock! I'm not sure I can find the appropriate words to describe the owners of this property, but I'll try. They were incredibly friendly, accommodating, and really seemed to care about us having a great stay. They succeeded! I would recommend this property to friends and family in a heartbeat. Just as a side note, I also loved the decor of this house. There is a particular Swedish store that rhymes with ty-kee-ah that will be getting a little more business as a result of staying at this darling house. Loved cooking in the kitchen! :) Thank you, Rachel and Nick. We had a super stay!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
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