Get a good night's rest on the euro top beds & organic cotton linens (bedroom 2)
Location: Austin, Hill Country, Texas, USA (Walk to downtown Austin! South Congress Ave.) View Map
Accommodations: Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms + Loft, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 5)
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).
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: central heat & air
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Organic cotton linens and duvet covers
- 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. Yoga mats. Full kitchen. Wireless internet. Books and games. I-pod loaded with music.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Inquire with owner for details. Small nightly fee.
- Kid Friendly: Items for children: DVDs, books, toys, dishes. Pack & play available upon request.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 23
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- 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)
June-Aug.: $175 weekday/$195 weekend(Th-Sat)... $995/week... $2750/month
4th of July wknd: $215/night; 3 night minimum
Sept-May: $195 weekday/$215 weekend(Th-Sat)... $1275/week... $3295/month
Labor Day/Memorial Day wknd: $225/night; 3 night minimum
Festival rates (ACL, SXSW): $325/night; 3 night minimum
$60 cleaning fee. No tax on 30+ night stay.
Most pets accepted w/small fee, inquire w/owner.
Security deposit required. Refunded after home inspection.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Adorably Hip Bungalow - Ideal S. Congress (Soco) Location!
Year Purchased: 2003
Why the Owner Chose Austin
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 Austin
We've lived in Austin since 1999 and we love it! When we're not managing our favorite vacation rental we're spending time on our other passions - graphic design, film making, publishing, and wake-surfing on lake Austin.
Property Photos
- 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
- Red House Austin, modernized 1926 bungalow in SoCo/Travis Heights - Pet Friendly Austin Bungalow with Stone Patio, Music Library and Fenced In Yard
- A bright open floor-plan with vaulted ceilings - Pet Friendly Austin Bungalow with Stone Patio, Music Library and Fenced In Yard
- Master Bedroom with Euro Top Mattress and Organic Cotton Linens
- The Master Bedroom has a large walk-in closet
- Main Bathroom Features a Tub/Shower. There's also a 1/2 Bath off the Kitchen.
- Sit back, relax... Read a book or enjoy digital cable (includes 300 channels)
- Enjoy the bright, open, airy, space
- Extra sleeping accomodations in the loft
- A view from the loft
- Looking into the light filled kitchen and loft
- Bring your laptop and enjoy free wi-fi throughout the house
- Enjoy an iced tea or margarita on the back patio
- A majestic 350 year old live oak towers over the back yard
- Some of the unique boutiques along South Congress Avenue - 3 blocks away!
- The Red House Austin . . . The Perfect South Congress (SoCo) hideaway!
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