Get a good night's rest on the euro top beds & organic cotton linens (bedroom 2)
Location: Soco, Austin, Hill Country, Texas, USA (Walk to downtown Austin! South Congress Ave.) View Map
Accommodations: Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms + Loft, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 5)
Keywords: Bungalow
Walking distance to everything in South Congress (SoCo)/Travis Heights, this stylish, modernized 1926 bungalow makes its home in one of Austin's oldest, most coveted neighborhoods. Live music, food, culture, history, recreation - the Red House, nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street, is in the center of it all.
The light filled, airy bungalow is the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring vibrant Austin. Enjoy an iced tea or margarita in the back yard — under a majestic 350 year old oak tree — then fall asleep on the incredibly comfortable Serta Euro Top beds.
A stroll 3 blocks west takes you to lively South Congress Avenue (aka SoCo) — filled with fantastic restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and music venues. A stroll 3 blocks east takes you to Big Stacy Park equipped with 3 acres of walking trails and a heated, spring-fed swimming pool. You'll also find a playground and wading pool at little Stacy Park. Enough fun to entertain even the the tiniest travelers for hours.
The entertaining Second, Warehouse, and Sixth street districts downtown are a 3 minute bus/cab ride or a 10 minute walk. Also close by are Barton Springs, Zilker Park, the hike and bike trail along Lady Bird Lake (Town Lake), Auditorium Shores, the Convention Center, The Children's Museum, the bats at the South Congress bridge, Whole Foods Market, the Long Performing Arts Center, the Capitol and much more.
After your fun-filled days of shopping, music, food, and recreation, relax in comfort and quiet. Take a seat outside and watch your neighbors stroll by with dogs, kids, or even a pot-bellied pig. They'll probably smile and say "hello". Welcome to Austin, it's that kind of town.
We live in this neighborhood, we love this neighborhood. Once you've enjoyed a relaxing stay at the little Red House, we know you will too!
Austin Bergstrom Intl. airport is only 15 minutes away ($20 cab ride).
**Ask about our other properties in the same neighborhood!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : central heat & air
- Linens Provided : Organic cotton linens and duvet covers
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking : carport
- Off Street Parking : Parking available in front of house (quiet street)
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : Serta Euro Top mattresses in both bedrooms. Organic cotton linens.
- Convertible Bed : Futon in loft area (suitable for adults and children over 12)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Digital Cable Premium Package
- DVD
- Music Library : Loaded i-pod
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : gas stove, toaster, coffee grinder, french press
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available : Catering and grocery delivery available from neighborhood market
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio : Gated back yard. Stone patio shaded by a live oak tree.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Two bedrooms with queen beds, loft area with futon (suitable for adults and children over 12). Fenced and gated back yard for pets. Stone patio with a beautiful live oak. Items for children: DVDs, books, toys, dishes. Pack & play available upon request. Iron/ ironing board. Hairdryer. Full kitchen. Wireless internet. Books and games. I-pod loaded with music.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Crated dogs only. No cats allowed.
- Kid Friendly : Items for children: DVDs, books, toys, dishes. Pack & play available upon request.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 25
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- In addition to the forever pulsing SoCo area there are always festivals, live music, marathons/triathlons in Austin. Hike and Bike trails, kayaking and sculling on Lady Bird Lake. Bat watching on South Congress Bridge. Visit the capitol, the children's museum, the second street shopping district. Enjoy the nightlife in the warehouse and sixth street districts. Catch a performance at the new Long Center for Performing Arts. Swim in our beloved spring fed pools - Stacy (walking distance), Deep Eddy, and Barton Springs.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Standard Rates ... $210/night; 2 night min.....$1285/week... $3250/month
Holiday Rates* ... $225/night; 3 night min.
*Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's
Festival Rates (SXSW, ACL)...$399/night; 4 Night Minimum
$75 cleaning fee. Austin occupancy tax is 15%. No tax on 30+ night stay.
50% of stay required upon booking. Balance due 30 days prior to arrival.
$200 security deposit required. Refunded after home inspection.
Most pets accepted w/small fee, inquire w/owner.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Adorably Hip Bungalow - Ideal S. Congress (Soco) Location!
Year Purchased: 2003
Why the Owner Chose Soco
Travis Heights/SoCo is our favorite area in Austin - a true walking neighborhood filled with gorgeous trees, in the heart of Austin. You can walk through the tranquil neighborhood streets or step onto bustling S. Congress (SoCo) within minutes.
The eclectic and exciting SoCo district lies immediately south of the downtown second, fourth, & sixth street districts - all just a quick cab ride or leisurely walk away.
The Unique Benefits at this Bungalow
No car necessary
• Proximity meets peace & quiet
• The home is very inviting, and architecturally unique
• Guests love the comfy beds and vaulted ceilings
Popular with lap swimmers, Big Stacy Pool is free, open year-round and heated in the winter by water from an Artesian well located 2000 feet below the surface. There are usually three lap lanes open i
Little Stacy Park is a shady park along Blunn Creek. The park is a great place to bring your tots. It includes a free wading pool, a nice playground shaded by live-oaks, picnic tables, basketball and
The Congress Avenue Bridge spans Town Lake in downtown Austin and is home to the largest urban bat colony in North America. The colony is estimated at 1.5 million Mexican free-tail bats. Each night f
Friendly and small neighborhood grocery, 2.5 blocks away! Stock up on locally produced and gourmet items including fresh fruit, coffee, cheese, wine and beer.
Tucked into the heart of South Congress Avenue, the restaurant's picture windows provide the perfect vantage point to watch the parade of passers-by. Guests opt to sit in the colorfully small and acti
The granddaddy of all local music venues, the Continental Club has enjoyed a coast-to-coast reputation as the premiere club for live music in Austin since 1957.
A sleek, minimalist, almost Zen outdoor patio features simple tables and chairs surrounded by paper lanterns, bamboo fencing and a small, serene pool. The feel is quiet and sophisticated. The drinks a
This Italian restaurant on South Congress is a top choice when looking for upscale restaurants in Austin.
Home Slice serves up New York-style thin crust pizza in a fun, urban atmosphere. They also feature a take-out window for slices-to-go
Tucked into the cluster of uniques stores that lines South Congress, The Woodland specializes in standard American fare ratcheted up a notch.
Owner's Map of Soco
We've lived in Austin since 1999 and we love it! When we're not managing our vacation rentals we're spending time on our other passions - graphic design, film making, publishing, and wake-surfing on lake Austin.
Property Photos
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- Get a good night's rest on the euro top beds & organic cotton linens (bedroom 2) - Pet Friendly Austin Bungalow with Stone Patio, Music Library and Fenced In Yard
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- Red House Austin, modernized 1926 bungalow in SoCo/Travis Heights - Pet Friendly Austin Bungalow with Stone Patio, Music Library and Fenced In Yard
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- A bright open floor-plan with vaulted ceilings - Pet Friendly Austin Bungalow with Stone Patio, Music Library and Fenced In Yard
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- Master Bedroom with Euro Top Mattress and Organic Cotton Linens
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- The Master Bedroom has a large walk-in closet
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- Main Bathroom Features a Tub/Shower. There's also a 1/2 Bath off the Kitchen.
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- Sit back, relax... Read a book or enjoy digital cable (includes 300 channels)
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- Enjoy the bright, open, airy, space
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- Extra sleeping accomodations in the loft
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- A view from the loft
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- Looking into the light filled kitchen and loft
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- Bring your laptop and enjoy free wi-fi throughout the house
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- Enjoy an iced tea or margarita on the back patio
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- A majestic 350 year old live oak towers over the back yard
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- Some of the unique boutiques along South Congress Avenue - 3 blocks away!
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- The Red House Austin . . . The Perfect South Congress (SoCo) hideaway!
Traveler Reviews (20)
Wonderful Stay at the Red House
Guest: Christian O.
Date of Stay: 12/29/11
Review Submitted: 02/06/12
My family and I stayed at the Red House over new years eve and we couldn't have been happier! The house was clean and bright and had a nice open floor plan in the kitchen and living room and two nice sized bedrooms with big comfortable beds and fresh clean linens. We were traveling with two small children and the house was very child friendly. Our older child stayed in the front bedroom and we stayed in the master in the back, which had plenty of room for our travel crib. We could have easily accommodated another person or couple in the sleeping loft and the backyard and mudroom with washer and dryer were great bonuses. The location of the house is also excellent, only a few blocks from the shops, restaurants and food trucks on South Congress. And the nightly rate for this two bedroom house was actually less than some of the one bedroom hotel rooms in the area for the same time period. Overall we were very happy with our decision to stay here and were very satisfied with both the house and the overall customer service of the owners.
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Great getaway!
Guest: dana H.
Date of Stay: 12/22/11
Review Submitted: 01/16/12
This was the perfect house for us! We stayed in Austin for Christmas and this was a very clean and comfortable place for us. The owners were very receptive and graciously accommodated us when came in a day early. It is a stroll down the street to great restaurants and shops. Our son really enjoyed the loft area! He felt like he had his own treehouse escape! We would definitely stay in the Red House again! It is a home away from home in the most adorable neighborhood!
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Wonderful House! Great Owners!
Guest: James J.
(Albuquerque/ NM)
Date of Stay: 12/02/11
Review Submitted: 12/06/11
We stayed at the red house and had an outstanding trip! The house was clean and well maintained, perfect for our family. The beds were very comfortable, we slept wonderfully and all the amenities worked well. The location was great, allowing us to walk to stores and restaurants only a few minutes away. The owners were extremely accommodating and easy to contact. Although we didn't have any issues, I have no doubt they would have been more than happy to help make any arrangements we needed. We will be staying here again the next time we visit Austin and would recommend this house to anyone that is visiting.
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Perfect Austin experience!
Guest: Linda R.
Date of Stay: 09/23/11
Review Submitted: 09/27/11
My husband and I shared this cute house with my daughter and son-in-law...there was room for more! Lots of open, modern space in this little place. All amenities were top-notch. This eclectic house is set in a great Austin neighborhood...within walking distance of South Congress which is THE happening place in Austin...lots of cute boutiques, quirky shops and wonderful restaurants. We would recommend this rental to our friends and our families will definitely stay there again!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
Perfect SoCo Getaway!!
Guest: Sabine-N-Joe
(Nantucket, MA)
Date of Stay: 12/30/10
Review Submitted: 02/14/11
We (husband and wife) spent a month here in the winter and had to peel ourselves away when it was time to return home. This sweet house offered everything one could possibly want in a vacation rental! Perfect location, walking to South Congress, yet on a quiet neighborhood street so nights are peaceful and comfortable under fresh crisp sheets! The fenced yard was perfect for our little dog to play and have a place to lay in the sun. The beds were comfortable, kitchen fully equipped, and the two bathrooms were great for getting ready in the morning! We had the pleasure of meeting the owners and they could not have been nicer! When we emailed them questions, we received a response literally within minutes! When visiting Austin again, we will stay with SoCo Spaces, no question!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
We loved the Red House!
Guest: pomegranate
(Berkeley, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/07/10
Review Submitted: 11/15/10
1) convenient yet very quiet location 2) comfortable mattresses make for great sleeping 3) spotless 4) close to a spring-fed, outdoor, free public pool 5) easy to live in - closets, well-equipped kitchen 6) responsive owners
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Perfect Get Away!
Guest: Jenny
(Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/02/10
Review Submitted: 07/20/10
I got married July 3rd in downtown Austin and we stayed at this house instead of staying in the hotel where our guests were staying. I couldn't have picked a better place to spend the days before the wedding. When you walk in the house, you automatically feel like you are at home. It is so comfortable and cozy, I never wanted to leave. Everything about the house was just perfect. Dani & Joel were also very nice people and really easy to work with! They made sure everything was tidy and perfect upon our arrival---they also had a little welcome note for us which I thought was so sweet! It was also a great location, quiet neighborhood, yet close enough to anything you could possibly need. I am definitely looking forward to renting this place again in the future. It was absolutely perfect.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
Guest: bradatx
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Date of Stay: 03/20/09
Review Submitted: 04/04/10
Thanks again for letting our crew stay in your funky house. You can't beat the South Congress area for a vacation to Austin. The weather was perfect, we enjoyed the walk to Congress street restaurants and stores. The kitchen was well stocked and provided everything we needed for our home-cooked meals. The beds were AMAZING!!! This is one of the coolest places to stay in Austin! Recommended for: Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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Guest: ocean-angel
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Date of Stay: 05/29/09
Review Submitted: 04/04/10
My husband and I rented this for our little getaway before we met up with my family later in the month. What a delightful home. It is a perfect combination of charm and urbanity. It offers all the comforts and more of an upscale hotel. It might sound cliche but the attention to detail is what sets this location apart from the rest-from a fully loaded ipod with a fine music selection to the sleek and simple loft-nothing was overlooked. The backyard and it's towering maple tree made a perfect haven for fire-orange and magenta butterflies and brush-tailed squirrels. The large neighborhood cat would lazily stroll across the front yard in no rush to get to his destination across the street. Even the neighbors were friendly as they jogged past or pushed their little ones in their strollers. Couldn't have asked for a better location. Anything you could possibly want is within a short walk. And, a personal favorite, I must add is the "Hey Cupcake" wagon a couple of blocks up. The owners are sweet and accomodating. We had a small wrinkle in our vacation(self-inflicted unfortunately). I emailed the owners at midnight for a request and less than 10 minutes later I had received a response. This was just what we needed before we met up with tons of family. A chance to take in the sights during the day and slow down and put our feet up in the evening. Can't wait to return next year! Recommended for: Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
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Guest: Chris B., Chicago
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Date of Stay: 06/15/09
Review Submitted: 04/04/10
Thanks so much for a fabulous stay here at the Red House. After a long google search, your house stood out among the crowd. It was so charming, comfortable, and inviting. The spider mums were a delightful touch and your ipod was put to good use - love the variety (great taste!). We will definitely recommend the Red House to friends and family. Best, Chris & Michael - Chicago, IL Linda & Pat - Dayton, OH Recommended for: Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
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