Reviews for Other Austin Properties Vacation Rental - VRBO 290688ha - 2 BR Austin Townhome in TX, Kaleidoscopic 2 BR Near Zilker Park, 2 Miles to Downtown!

MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND!

Guest Rachel K.
Date of stay 05/10/13
Review Submitted 05/13/13

What a FABULOUS place!! The 2/1 was perfect for our family weekend getaway. The neighborhood is nice and quiet. The interior decor is beautiful, just like in the photos. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed, even coffee (which we forgot)!! Bathroom was clean and stocked with plenty of towels and essentials for the weekend. And let's not forget that dual shower/tub masterpiece...WOW! Zilker Park and Barton Springs is just around the corner, and it is minutes away from some great locally-owned restaurants. The owners made renting extremely pleasant. I made one phone call, and we were set. I would highly recommend this place. As a matter of fact, we are already looking at dates to come back!!!

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Great Austin location, perfect for families

Guest Mindy C.
Date of stay 04/06/13
Review Submitted 04/17/13

We loved staying in the Kaleido House! It was the perfect location to visit Zilker Park, Barton Springs, and downtown Austin -- especially all the restaurants we love in Austin. We brought our toddler and were supplied with a high chair and portable crib. The neighborhood was wonderful and the owners were very attentive when we ran out of supplies. It was a great experience and we will definitely be back! We would definitely recommend to anyone traveling with children.

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Perfect Christmas Week!

Guest Susan M.
Date of stay 12/21/12
Review Submitted 12/30/12

We spent a wonderful Christmas week in this cheerful, large, comfy 1/2 duplex. Everything was fresh and clean and well stocked, just as described. We cooked up a great Christmas Eve dinner for 6 of us and we were happy to find a small grocery store just a couple of blocks away for the things we forgot to get at HEB and Whole Foods! The location was absolutely perfect for exploring the city. We walked to Zilker Park, Barton Springs and the hike and bike trail EVERY day - and one of us bicycled almost 100 miles total on both sides of Lady Bird Lake while there. We loved being close - but not too close - to our daughter who lives in Travis Heights, a quick and safe bike ride away. Near to lots of restaurants and some great coffee shops as well, although the owners provided us with local organic coffee beans. We would recommend this rental to anyone wanting a real home away from home. Jay, Cynthia and Peach made it easy to book our stay and gave us lots of information on things to do and made us feel at home. We did not need a thing except nice weather, which obliged until the last day! We highly recommend this rental!

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Perfection

Guest Candi G.
Date of stay 08/06/12
Review Submitted 08/10/12

Where to begin? From my first correspondence with the owners I felt comfortable and at ease. There is certainly a plus to dealing with professionals. They provided info on the area before I even arrived. When my 9 year old daughter and I got there, we were instantly blown away by the place. The photos are accurate...this place is colorful and clean and beautiful. They provided coffee beans and a grinder so I could grind my own coffee...it was a treat! There is a binder filled with area info that we used daily. There were menus, coupons, maps, etc. The owners really did think of everything. Beach towels, filtered water in the fridge, DVD's and games on the bookshelf, an umbrella if it were to rain, bug spray on the porch...it was all there. We walked to Barton Springs Pool one day, and rode our bikes the next. The location is perfect. We enjoyed our stay so much, we extended it an extra day. I will definitely be back. This place felt like home. I already miss it. I could have moved in. I would rent this again in a heartbeat. I actually would recommend any of their properties knowing how well they maintained this one and how awesome their communication was. I even received a call the day we checked in to see if we needed anything. Their hospitality was wonderful. I knew if I did need anything or have a question they would be a phone call away. I also loved the keyless entry...how great to not have to carry keys anywhere. Thank you again, Jay and Cynthia. You have a new renter. I hope to come back every year. You can tell you put a lot of thought into your decorations, amenities, and paint colors. I will be spreading the word (although the selfish part of me doesn't want anyone to know about my little home away from home so it will always be available when I need it). :) Thanks again for a great vacation.

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Great place for families!

Guest Jennifer D.
Date of stay 03/24/12
Review Submitted 04/10/12

Our family of four enjoyed a great weekend stay in this house. There was plenty of room and the kids loved the tub in the bathroom. Great communication with the owners - we had everything we needed and didn't even contact them during our stay. Great location and beautiful views!

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Kaledioscope House

Guest Katie I.
Date of stay 11/18/11
Review Submitted 11/26/11

We had a wonderful stay. I love the house. It is colorful and has amazing artwork throughout. It was perfect for our family. We had a great Thanksgiving feast there with some of my daughter's friends. We had just enough room and the large TV was great for watching the UT game. Zilker was very accessible and we spent at great afternoon bike riding and playing football. We would stay there again and highly recommend it.

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Ideal Austin retrea!

Guest bbbno4
Date of stay 05/31/11
Review Submitted 06/06/11

My family of four (spouse and two young kids) stayed at Kaleido house for a week for an Austin getaway. The location is perfect and given Austin's unfortunate traffic this is no small convenience! The unit is quiet, comfortable, clean and cozy. The decor boasts lots of personality, including gorgeous artwork throughout the unit. The house was also perfectly stocked with coffee makings, bottled water and filtered water, laundry detergent, etc. The beds were very comfortable and the bathroom nice and spacious. Just one note that maneuvering the entrance and exit of the tub/shower area is a little tricky but otherwise its a unique spa-zen haven. The family room is very comfortable with plenty of seating and a lovely large television, cable, and a library of DVDs. The WiFi is also complimentary and very much appreciated! The owners are very professional and extremely attentive. I was contacted during my stay to "check in" and make sure all my needs were met. When I told them the ages of my children they made several offers to provide certain kid-friendly items. Very appreciated! We will for certain return to Kaleido house when we next visit. It was such a lovely retreat and made our vacation a real joy. Thank you!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Austin Awesome

Guest TMac
Date of stay 05/06/11
Review Submitted 05/17/11

This place was just what I was looking for. Affordable, convenient, clean, comfortable and quiet. Great location - short drive to great music, short walk to food and an even shorter walk to the Barton Springs pool. The springs is a have to do. Our hosts made it feel like we are staying with family (family that we liked). Jay, Peach and Cynthia, thank you very much! You just made the top of the top 10 list of our "Dad and Brothers Golf Trips"

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Wonderful place - just as promised

Guest Jenna
Date of stay 04/14/11
Review Submitted 04/26/11

My husband, 3 year old daughter, and I stayed at the Kaleidoscope House for over a week recently. It was a wonderful stay - very comfortable, clean, and convenient. (Not to mention colorful!) I've stayed in Austin many times for work, and have recommended this rental to my other traveling co-workers. (The programmable coffee machine alone is a huge plus, both for business travelers and parents of small children alike.) When we could not get into Barton Springs Pool due to the very long line, my daughter absolutely loved the very big bathtub! We filled it with a few inches of water, and she splashed away - enjoying every minute. The owners were prompt and communicative. They left plenty of current guides for our use, and offered further information as necessary, but also allowed us our privacy. We greatly enjoyed our stay, and when we return to Austin, we'll be checking out the Kaleidoscope House availability first.

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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Great vacation spot

Guest Shake an Bake
Date of stay 12/10/10
Review Submitted 12/12/10

Me and a few friends just recently spent a weekend in Austin playing golf and it was great. Jay and Peach were really helpful with everything. The house was also very clean and you have everything you need to be very comfortable. Great weekend get away.

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

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very cozy!!

Guest Kim T
Date of stay 10/22/10
Review Submitted 11/01/10

I stayed there with a few other people for my friend's 30th bday get-together recently. It was very cozy, roomy, and close to everything (ie. Mopac, I35, downtown. The neighborhood is very quiet and within walking distance of Barton Springs too!!! Jay, Cynthia and Peach Reynolds all made it easy for us, since we were out of town and could not be at the place until the check in date. Highly recommended and you won't be disappointed.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.

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Perfect in Every Way!

Guest Jill
Date of stay 10/12/10
Review Submitted 10/22/10

We stayed in this rental for nine days....what a great experience! The property is fabulous--quiet and safe residential neighbourhood, great decor, full amenities. The owners are excellent communicators and completely accommodating. The location is within walking distance to the best walking/running/stroller/dog trails ever, Barton Springs pool (amazing), and funky South Austin restaurants (you can stagger home after some of Austin's famous margaritas!). If you're an ACL/SXWS traveller, I'd highly recommend any Zilker Vacation rental....you could walk to most things which is a total bonus in traffic gridlock. We had an excellent experience, and I'd choose Zilker Vacations any time....and will again!

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

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Bird Watching in the Tree Tops

Guest Alyson
Date of stay 05/20/10
Review Submitted 09/22/10

We had the pleasure of staying at the Kaleidoscope house for almost 4 months. We enjoyed being close to downtown and all the wonderful outdoor activities Austin has to offer almost in "our backyard." We enjoyed listening to live music at surrounding restaurants and "Blues on the Green," walking to the Texas Rowing Center to kayak and watch the fireworks under the stars on July 4th, the close proximity to Zilker Park, the foot trails, Barton Springs, the volleyball courts and Butler Park with all the water fountains. The location of the house is close to everything great about Austin!

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

Owner response: Thanks for staying with us and we hope that your newly remodeled house is everything you dreamed of! Stay in touch and let us know if there's anything we can every help you with. Cheers

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Guest Ginna and Nels
Date of stay 05/16/10
Review Submitted 09/15/10

We came to Austin for a family wedding, but felt like we were celebrating our own getaway vacation in this wonderful place! Thank you so much for this wonderful experience - from the comfortable spaces to relax, the beautiful colors everywhere, the fantastic front porch and the unbeatable proximity to the park, Shady Grove, etc. We simply couldn't have asked for anything more. We look forward to many more visits and recommending your place to all our friends! Thanks again.

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Beautiful home, perfect location

Guest Ginna
Date of stay 05/13/10
Review Submitted 05/03/11

We stayed in this house last year and loved it. It was perfectly located on Zilker Park, and an easy walk to all the restaurants on Barton Springs. The home was immaculate, had everything we needed, and plenty of space. It was decorated with fun bright colors inside and had an incredible deck out front that we enjoyed while reading and drinking coffee in the morning. The owners were very charming and welcoming and we look forward to staying her again.

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Guest Bright family
Date of stay 05/06/10
Review Submitted 09/15/10

My father and step-family visited Austin for the weekend where I attended UT, from Dallas, Tx. I believe he found the house on homeaway. I have a great time - we ate delicious ice cream at Amy's and stopped in the Velveeta Room for laughs, among other things. My favorite part of the hosue is the porch and I urge other guests to ENJOY it!

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Guest Denishia and Diana
Date of stay 05/03/10
Review Submitted 09/15/10

We all had a fabulous time in Austin. This house made our stay even more enjoyable. Two of us are from San Jose and the other two came up from Fort Hood. This house seemed as a wonderful escape for our guys and they enjoyed every minute of it. Really, thank you for providing such a nice place - our trip would not have been so great without such wonderful accommodations! If you are looking for a great place to rent for a special occasion we highly recommend this place!

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Guest Kiana
Date of stay 04/17/10
Review Submitted 09/15/10

I'm visiting from Houston and I heard of your place by word of mouth. I had a blast! I can tell that you took a lot of time to think about various ways to make this house comfortable. It's like you thought of everything - it was a little cloudy and rainy but I still enjoyed myself. Keep up the good work!

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Absolutely perfect place!

Guest lynster
Date of stay 05/22/09
Review Submitted 05/02/10

The week we stayed here was just wonderful. Everything we needed was in place, the property was very clean and well-maintained. The furnishings were quite eclectic, stylish and comfortable. Biking/walking to park, kayaking, restaurants. Wait till you see the hot tub!!! We had so much fun in Austin and Peach made it special by taking very good care of us and making sure we had everything we could possibly need or want. Will definitely stay again.

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

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MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND!

MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND!

Great Austin location, perfect for families

Great Austin location, perfect for families

Perfect Christmas Week!

Perfect Christmas Week!

Perfection

Perfection

Great place for families!

Great place for families!

Kaledioscope House

Kaledioscope House

Ideal Austin retrea!

Ideal Austin retrea!

Austin Awesome

Austin Awesome

Wonderful place - just as promised

Wonderful place - just as promised

Great vacation spot

Great vacation spot

very cozy!!

very cozy!!

Perfect in Every Way!

Perfect in Every Way!

Bird Watching in the Tree Tops

Bird Watching in the Tree Tops

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Beautiful home, perfect location

Beautiful home, perfect location

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Absolutely perfect place!

Absolutely perfect place!