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• Harris Park Guest House

  Harris Park Guest House

  • Guest ftworthjem
  • Date of stay 04/19/13
  • Review Submitted 05/02/13
  A great house! It was exactly as represented in the photos and description. My group of old friends, who had lots of serious"catching up" to do, loved moving our conversation areas from the living room to the dining room to the patio to the kitchen/TV room. One night we enjoyed dinner at Asti's, an excellent, nearby restaurant. We look forward to returning to this Hyde Park home in the future.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway.

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• Remarkable Home and Yard

  Remarkable Home and Yard

  • Guest janne and chas
  • Date of stay 04/10/13
  • Review Submitted 04/30/13
  This historic home and its lovely 1/2 acre of sitting/dining areas and gardens is real find! Easy access to any part of the city, yet in a very pedestrian friendly part of town with many choices nearby for food, drink, groceries, strolling lovely residential streets, or being on campus. The pictures do not do justice to its size or beauty. Jay is easy to work with and he and Ann clearly take pride in preserving and decorating their home and then offering it at such a reasonable price. The house was spotless and kitchen was perfectly equipped for all our needs. A real gem that I would recommend without hesitation to anyone needing a spacious and comfortable retreat.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Austin

  Austin

  • Guest Nana
  • Date of stay 03/24/13
  • Review Submitted 04/08/13
  My family and I made a recent visit to Austin to see our daughter. We stayed in this home and were so pleased. We had small children with us and it was very accomodating. I would recommend this home to anyone who will be visiting Austin in the near future. We will certainly be returning and hope this property is available again.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Family Christmas stay

  Family Christmas stay

  • Guest Hockey guy
  • Date of stay 12/22/12
  • Review Submitted 01/09/13
  This was a beautiful, well kept and furnished heritage home. Great large yard and patio. excellent location and neighborhood, near university and good walk or run to downtown. Family stay was ideal with lots of room for different people to do their thing or all meet together. well equipped kitchen. Easy parking. Safe. Owner was very helpful in getting problem fixed as fast as possible in middle of Christmas holidays Would highly recommend this for vacation or longer stay.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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• Beautiful home, great hosts

  Beautiful home, great hosts

  • Guest Great Explorations
  • Date of stay 05/24/12
  • Review Submitted 06/08/12
  My family stayed here for several nights in May, with our newborn baby. Allison and Jay were very kind in answering our questions in advance and were quick to do so. The house itself was spacious and beautiful, not to mention comfortable. Even though it was hot outside, we enjoyed a lot of time in the gardens admiring the live oaks. We loved this place and will be happy to come back again soon. Thanks to Allison and Jay for making this such a great experience for our family!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Lovely house - worth the money

  Lovely house - worth the money

  • Guest Steve
  • Date of stay 03/30/12
  • Review Submitted 04/11/12
  Lovely home, well maintained, great location, nice grounds. Owners were extremely responsive and helpful. Only downsides were small bathrooms and not a ton of stuff in walking distance. Overall, a great house, a fantastic experience and definitely worth the money.

  Recommended for: Families with young children.

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• Charming house!

  Charming house!

  • Guest CKReese
  • Date of stay 09/08/11
  • Review Submitted 09/13/11
  We just returned from a magical trip to Austin. This craftsman jewel has been elegantly restored and well loved. From the well detailed and nicely appointed interior to the fabulous garden and outdoor living spaces; we so enjoyed the house's charm and old soul. It made for a backdrop of a wonderful stay and the perfect home away from home! We'd highly recommend the property; it was delightful and the owners were gracious and welcoming.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Truly enjoyable experience!

  Truly enjoyable experience!

  • Guest Dallas M.
  • Date of stay 07/20/11
  • Review Submitted 08/29/11
  We were able to rent this home due to the recommendation of some friends who had stayed her previously and it really was everything they had said it would be and more! We loved the quaint neighborhood, the landscaping that made you feel secluded, the proximity to the college where my daughter was swimming in a meet, and the space we enjoyed while experiencing Austin. The home was VERY clean, BEAUTIFUL, and we enjoyed patio time even in the hot Texas weather! We grilled out one evening using their grill with ease, and my kids really enjoyed the LEGOS! Thanks to the Allisons for such a wonderful experience. If you are looking to be close to everything but want to be "away" from it all, this is the place for you!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Amazing house and great location!

  Amazing house and great location!

  • Guest From Nashville
  • Date of stay 07/26/11
  • Review Submitted 08/12/11
  This Craftsman jewel is perfectly restored. No details we're overlooked; the pictures simply do not do it justice. We enjoyed its perfect location as first-time visitors to Austin. If we have the opportunity to return for future visits, we will check availability here first! In the meantime, both the Nashville and Phoenix-based parts of our family will be giving positive recommendations to anyone heading to Austin. A pleasure to have had the privilege of staying here!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

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• Wonderful house!

  Wonderful house!

  • Guest Carla E.
  • Date of stay 11/22/10
  • Review Submitted 11/28/10
  Wow! What a wonderful house! Our family enjoyed spending Thanksgiving here. There was plenty of room for everyone. The house is comfortable, clean, and charming. The location is great...close to campus and many good restaurants if you don't want to use the fantastic kitchen. For those who do cook, the kitchen is well stocked with cooking utensils and pots/pans. We will stay here again if it is available during our travels to Austin. Thanks for opening your home!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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Additional information about rental rates

Base Rate is for double occupancy (2 guests). Add $25.00 per night per additional guest. Maximum 6 adults: $300.00 per night. For stays of 7 nights, seventh night is free! For stays of 30 or more consecutive nights, no Hotel Occupancy Tax.

Special Events:

SXSW/ACL/UT Graduation: $450.00 per night (3 night minimum)

Formula One: $1000.00 per night (4 night minimum)

Refundable Security Deposit ($350.00 for usual booking, $450.00 for Special Event Booking. Balance due (Rent, Cleaning fee, Hotel Occupancy Tax) due 4-6 weeks before check-in. Completed Booking Application and Refundable Security Deposit required to secure reservation.

Additional Fees and Taxes:

Cleaning Fee- $100.00

Hotel Occupancy Tax- 15% of Rent+Cleaning Fee.

For stays of 30 or more nights, no Hotel Occupancy Tax required.

2.5% fee for payment of Balance Due by credit card. No fee for payment of Refundable Security Deposit paid by credit card.