Location: Allandale, Austin, Hill Country, Texas, USA (10 minutes from downtown, ideal for SXSW & ACL festival) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: House
Two story four bedroom family home in quiet residential area. 10 minutes from downtown, ideal base for SXSW festival.
Downstairs there is a long living room with TV, fireplace and polished concrete floors. This leads to the covered patio to the rear through french doors. The kitchen is also at the rear of the house, with adjacent bar area. And the large dining room, with seating for 8, completes the first floor.
All four bedrooms and the family bathroom are upstairs, giving added peace and views over the tree tops.
The Master bedroom has a deeply comfortable pillow-top king-size bed with ensuite bathroom, and masses of closet space.
Bedroom 2 is has a romantic Queen tester bed with pillow-top mattress and walk in closet.
Bedroom 3 is also a Queen, stylish platform bed with pillow-top mattress, and double closet.
The fourth bedroom is a twin, with 2 single bed, a chest of drawers, and closet
All the bedrooms have ceiling fans, are spacious with very comfortable beds, Egyptian cotton linens and cozy down comforters/duvets.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking : for two cars
- Off Street Parking : plenty of free off street parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed : Incredibly comfortable pillow top mattress, platform bed.
- Queen Bed (2) : Very comfortable pillow top mattresses. One wrought iron; one platform.
- Twin/Single Bed : really comfortable sprung mattresses
- Crib : pack-n-play travel crib/cot with linens provided.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : 37" High Definition flat screen
- DVD
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Well equipped kitchen. Coffee grinder and machine; oven; toaster oven; refrigerator with ice maker and freezer; cookware galore!
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Shaded dining area
- Balcony
- Lanai : Shaded patio with grill and seating for 8, with view of secluded back yard.
- Communications
- Computer : Dell laptop with Windows Vista available on request
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Wireless N and wireless G networks
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : The back yard is fully enclosed, with large lawn area.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 25
- Smoking Not Allowed : You are of course free to smoke outside on the terrace.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Regular Price: $265/week night, $290/weekend night... $1395/week
minimum 2 night stay
*** Discounts available for long term renting, please ask for details ***
Rates higher for SXSW and other events: please ask for details
Cleaning Fee: $120; $500 refundable damage deposit
Tax 15%. No tax on bookings 30 days or over.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Halcyon House: Stylish Comfortable Family Home, Central Austin
Year Purchased: 2009
Why the Owner Chose Allandale
Bert works for HomeAway.com, and we moved to Austin from London, England in 2006. When this property came on the market we thought it would make an ideal vacation property, being in a quite residential neighborhood, yet minutes from downtown. It helps that we live a couple of blocks away.
Hip independent movie theater showing latest movies with dinner and drinks served at your seat. A total Austin experience not to be missed.
Fantastic park with free floodlit tennis courts; basketball; huge playscapes; Olympic size swimming pool and kids wading pool; duck pond; shady picnic benches; BBQ; etc
Great local restaurants: Japanese; Thai; American; Mexican; Persian; Chinese; Indian etc. Coffees shops: Einstein Bagels;
Property Photos
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- Comfortable and spacious living room - Austin Vacation Home with Wi-Fi Internet
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- Well equiped kitchen - Austin Vacation Home with Wi-Fi Internet
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- Halcyon House - Austin Vacation Home with Wi-Fi Internet
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- The Dining Room
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- Master Bedroom
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- Master Bedroom
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- Reading corner
Traveler Reviews (23)
Look no further!
Guest: nick
(London, UK)
Date of Stay: 12/17/10
Review Submitted: 01/19/11
We enjoyed a great week here, really couldn't have been more impressed with the house. It absolutely feels like the owners have put a lot of effort into making it feel like a home from home. Bedrooms are spacious and well appointed, living areas are clean, comfortable and superbly decorated. Its a great location too, the neighbourhood is very friendly, and its a ten minute drive into downtown Austin.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Choose this one!!
Guest: MMI
(Bristol UK)
Date of Stay: 12/02/10
Review Submitted: 12/14/10
Stayed at Halcyon House for five days in December as a family group of seven adults visiting Austin for my brother's birthday. All except one of us had stayed in Austin previously and our decision was unanimous - staying in this beautiful rental house was much more fun than staying in a hotel! Conveniently located, comfortably appointed and spotlessly clean the house was everything it promised. There were fresh flowers on arrival and a very minor problem was sorted instantly. We will definitely use this house again when we visit - in fact some of us want to move in permanently!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A lovely stay...
Guest: Hook'em Horns
(Rushville, NY)
Date of Stay: 09/20/10
Review Submitted: 09/28/10
We were in Austin for a family wedding and spent one week at this house. It provided a comfortable homebase for all of our activities. It's conveniently located near Loop 1 and not far from Burnett Rd. It only took about 10 minutes to shoot down the expressway and be in the heart of the city. There's an HEB (groceries) only 5 minutes away too. The beds and pillows were comfortable. The house was spotless and smelled wonderful. We also loved the little touches the owners provided... ex. fresh cut flowers and more. All communications with the owners were prompt and thorough. We can't thank them enough for a painless experience. Since we were in town for a wedding, much of our activties revolved around food and gatherings. While in Austin... we hit Amy's Ice Creams, SoCo, U of Texas, and even ventured down to Lockhart, TX for the state's "best" barbeque. The Salt Lick down in Driftwood was a fun experience too. Sazon, the Highball, the Swoop House, and Barr Mansion all provided excellent memories of family and friends. We highly recommend this house and the owners for an enjoyable stay in Austin, TX.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great for families--large or small!
Guest: El Jefito
(Berlin, Germany)
Date of Stay: 07/07/10
Review Submitted: 08/30/10
Our family stayed at this house for five weeks during our summer vacation. As a former Austinite, I was a bit reluctant about the location because I feel more at home down south, but Halcyon House changed my mind. Its location next to the bike trails, 10 minute walk to a nearby pool, and quick access to Burnet Road or Mopac makes staying here an excellent choice. If you can beat the traffic, you can get anywhere North or South as well as East and West quite quickly. As a matter of fact, a trip to the airport takes about 20 minutes if you head southeast rather than downtown, and you can make it back from the clubs in little time. The house itself is quite spacious. The bedrooms comfortably accommodated our family of four plus a few guests. There are enough rooms upstairs and downstairs for people to come together or be alone as they wished. Although the bathrooms may a bit small for larger persons, we never had a problem with 2.5 bathrooms. The kitchen and laundry room are well furnished with new appliances rather than hand-me-downs. Although we could never quite figure out how to efficiently load the dishwasher, it took care of everything that we threw at it. The owners are incredibly helpful and they delight in making little touches memorable. Whether its fresh cut flowers and a bottle of wine to help you start your stay or the delivery of fresh eggs from their own backyard coup, they know how to take care of their guests' wishes--and more! We would like to return here again and recommend it to others, especially if you are considering a relocation to Austin and you want to try out the Allandale neighborhood.
Recommended for:People with disabilities, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great for small groups
Guest: Chris
(Temple, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10
Review Submitted: 07/09/10
We stayed at the Halcyon house over 4th of July weekend. There were three couples in our group, so it was really nice to have a place we could all come together and hang out. The decor is lovely, and everything we needed was provided. The house is in a great location too - close to Mopac, so whether you are going downtown, to the Domain, or heading to hill country you are not far. We will definitely be back and would recommend this property to anyone!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Nice House for our Family
Guest: LuvsAustin
(Alabama)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10
Review Submitted: 06/27/10
Our family - now 4 couples - fit well in this large nicely furnished house. We enjoyed the patio for grilling, the den with large TV to watch the World Cup and the very comfortable beds and bed rooms. Large dining room easily sat eight. Good location in Allandale, just off Mopac and a few blocks to Burnet Road. We'd be happy to stay there again.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great house!
Guest: Baja Mama
(Cabo San Lucas, Mexico)
Date of Stay: 03/18/10
Review Submitted: 03/27/10
We brought our children to Austin for the BBQ / Rodeo event. Unfortunately it was the same time as SXSW -- hotels were really really full. Found this home and stayed for 5 days. We have 2 infant children. The location was ideal, close to parks, shopping, restaurants, freeway. Furnishings and linens were very clean, tasteful. The dining room is a huge bonus. Reasonable space and every amenity you would need. The homeowners were so kind to also include a bin of toys, pack and play, and high chair. Very thoughtful and a terrific value. Would recommend it for families and groups!
Recommended for:Pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great House, Great Location....Great People!!
Guest: Monica Houston
(Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 02/26/10
Review Submitted: 03/08/10
I rented Bert & Jemima's house for a bachelorette weekend. It was perfect. It's in a wonderful location....close to everything. The house was clean, well maintained and stocked. We had eleven girls and we all slept comfortably. The house is perfect for a large family or friends wanting a weekend away. It helped make our weekend just a little more special. The neighborhood was quiet and the neighbors were quite friendly. I would recommend this rental to everyone....it is well priced and big enough for a large group and we all felt comfortable and welcome. Great seating in the back yard too!! Bert and Jemima are such a great couple to deal with. They were kind and accomodating to our every need!! Thanks!!!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Perfect, Perfect, Perfect!
Guest: Groom's mama-san
(Dallas, Texas)
Date of Stay: 02/11/10
Review Submitted: 02/15/10
We were in Austin for my son's wedding and weddings can get crazy. This house was perfect for the seven of us (including two of the groomsmen) who stayed there. It is pleasantly appointed, well equipped, immaculately clean and located in a quiet and very accessible neighborhood. There was plenty of room for all of us to cook, eat, sleep and move around in. We even had all the groomsmen over for lunch that we prepared there and to dress on the day of the wedding. This house, along with Jemima and Bert, go to the top of the list!!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Happy New Year!
Guest: KarinaG
(Monterrey, Mexico)
Date of Stay: 12/28/09
Review Submitted: 01/15/10
Thanks for everything! The house was great, we loved it. The living room was cozy and we really enjoyed the champagne stock for new year's. Austin is so beautiful, and your hospitality was amazing. Happy New Year!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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