Vacation Rentals by Owner

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: 12/05/11

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:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

pure comfort

Guest: kimmyc123 (Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/29/09 Review Submitted: 08/10/09

I only wish there were a few more stars I could add to this review. We had an excellent stay at this lovely home. The decor was relaxing, stylish and comfortable and Dani and Joel had also thoughtfully left a basket of toys for our toddler which we appreciated and she enjoyed. All the simple touches made for a wonderful stay and we were in Austin during the 100 degree days and did not feel a hint of it. The neighborhood is so quiet and yet we were able to walk to all the conveniences of SOCO. I could really go on but overall just want to say this was a real find and we hope we will get a chance to enjoy this home and the hospitality again soon.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Absolute home away from home!

Guest: From North Austin (Pflugerville, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/23/09 Review Submitted: 08/04/09

My friend and I rented this super charming cottage for a girls getaway weekend. Everything within walking distance - super cool shops and delicious eateries. Better yet, the house sits inside this awesome little neighborhood - perfect for walking off our yummy dinner from Gueros. If you're looking for a home away from home in South Austin -- this is it!

Recommended for:Families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Guest: Toni and Ron (Allen, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/06/09 Review Submitted: 07/06/09

This is a perfect little romantic bungalow for a getaway! It was charming yet very retro at the same time! Perfect location, so quiet,yet a few blocks away you have great music and restaurants!! You can actually walk to everything up and down Congress. The little "Red House" is awesome! Thank you for a wonderful experience!!

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Guest: kimmyc123
Date of Stay: 07/01/09 Review Submitted: 04/04/10

I only wish there were a few more stars I could add to this review. We had an excellent stay at this lovely home. The decor was relaxing, stylish and comfortable and Dani and Joel had also thoughtfully left a basket of toys for our toddler which we appreciated and she enjoyed. All the simple touches made for a wonderful stay and we were in Austin during the 100 degree days and did not feel a hint of it. The neighborhood is so quiet and yet we were able to walk to all the conveniences of SOCO. I could really go on but overall just want to say this was a real find and we hope we will get a chance to enjoy this home and the hospitality again soon. Recommended for: Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway

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Lovely stay at the Red House

Guest: Chris B. (Chicago, IL, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/16/09 Review Submitted: 06/30/09

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:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Chris B., Chicago
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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Guest: Tom 12 (Katy, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/15/09 Review Submitted: 06/15/09

Dani, My wife and I really enjoyed our stay a the Red House last week! We were in Austin celebrating her birthday and we could not have picked a better place to stay. The neighborhood is quiet and yet just a five minute walk to South Congress and all of the shops, restaurants and interesting people! We even picked up a few groceries at the farmer's market. Thank you so much for your hospitality and we will definitely be back. Tom

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Guest: ocean-angel
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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Charming Cottage

Guest: ocean-angel (Hawaii)
Date of Stay: 05/28/09 Review Submitted: 06/02/09

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:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Diane Cotting (Newton, MA)
Date of Stay: 05/05/09 Review Submitted: 05/05/09

How lucky were we to stay at this amazing property! I had a feeling from the pictures and description of the Red House that we were in for a special treat but I had no idea just how wonderful our stay would be. This oh so stylish home had every amenity one could imagine. Best of all, the owners were the most lovely couple and thoughtful enough to put an extensive city guide together for their guests complete with recommendations for every interest, age category and taste bud! We simply had a ball and enjoyed every minute of our stay. Thank you, thank you!!!

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Love the Red House!

Guest: bradatx (Plano, TX)
Date of Stay: 03/27/09 Review Submitted: 03/31/09

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:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: bradatx
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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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/09 Review Submitted: 03/26/09

Thank you very much for making my first stay in Austin and SXSW an excellent one! Not only was the house (and bed!) totally beyond expectations, but wouldn't you know it; you guys were really nice people as well! All the best to you and yours, and again thanks! Louis

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