20% Off Winter Sale- Kaleidoscopic 2 BR Near Zilker Park, 2 Miles to Downtown!
- Minimum stay:2-5 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets considered:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Zilker townhome description
The two bedroom “Kaleido House” features original art and colorful decor to go along with the spacious vaulted natural wood vaulted ceilings. The master bedroom features a comfy King bed and the 2nd bedroom has 2 X-long twins. The couch in the living room is a Queen sleeper. Highlighting the cedar lined bathroom is a 200 gallon double shower/hot tub with skylight*. Located just two blocks from Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool, the Kaleido House is the perfect home base to enjoy everything that Austin has to offer. There is easy walking access to many of Austin’s famous restaurants as well as the outdoor paradise that is Zilker Park. Take a dip in the 68 degree waters of Barton Springs after enjoying a hike through the Barton Creek Greenbelt or a stroll around Lady Bird Lake. After a day outdoors, you’re only a short walk back! Upon request, the 2nd bedroom's 2 X-long twin beds can be set up as a King Bed.
The tall ceilings are awesome: the vaulted beamed knotty pine wood ceilings make the over 1000 square feet seem even bigger. The kitchen is fully equipped to handle cooking big meals, and the Whole Foods world headquarters is a short drive away. Several convenience stores are even closer.
Other amenities include: Fresh locally roasted organic coffee and fixings, washer/dryer and detergent, bath and beach towels, and a Brita water filter to keep fresh water in the refrigerator.
Barton Springs Pool in Zilker Park(closed for repairs until March, 2013): We are located less than two blocks from the single best swimming pool in the universe, Barton Springs. Located in the heart of Zilker Park, use our beach towels and enjoy the spring fed, chlorine-free waters of this over 1/8 mile long watering hole.
Also enjoy the hike and bike trail, boating on the river, frisbee golf, the Nature Center, the Botanical Gardens, the playground and the train for the kids or a picnic on the great lawn.
Downtown Austin: I'm sure you've heard of the madness on 6th Street, but certainly don't miss out on the sights, sounds and eats on South Congress, 2nd Street, 4th Street and then West 6th Street. Then see a movie while eating dinner or just having a drink at Austin's favorite theater, the Alamo Drafthouse.
*Disclosure: the tub/shower is a little hard to get out of if you have disabilities, such as bad knees, and it wouldn't be convenient for bathing small children. Please call to discuss your particular situation before booking this house.
Property Type
- 1 story
- Townhome
- 1008 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
- Massage
- Concierge
- Staff
Suitability
- Children Welcome
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
- Wheelchair Inaccessible
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Considered
Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Beds for 4-6
Bathrooms: 1 Bathroom
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- DVD Player
- Games For Kids
- Games
- Stereo
- CD Player
- Books For Kids
- Toys
- Books
Theme
- Family
- Adventure
- Tourist Attractions
Attractions
- Winery Tours
- Cinemas
- Playground
- Botanical Garden
- Restaurants
- Synagogues
- Arboretum
- Caves
- Live Theater
- Festivals
- Library
- Zoo
- Recreation Center
- Coin Laundry
- Churches
- Museums
Car
- Not Necessary
Leisure Activities
- Wildlife Viewing
- Sight Seeing
- Boating
- Antiquing
- Bird Watching
- Miniature Golf
- Walking
- Shopping
- Paddle Boating
- Scenic Drives
- Horseback Riding
local services and businesses
- Hospital
- ATM/Bank
- Babysitter
- Groceries
- Medical Services
- Laundromat
- Massage Therapist
- Fitness Center
Location Type
sports and adventure activities
- Mountain Biking
- Jet Skiing
- Kayaking
- Spelunking
- Basketball Court
- Hiking
- Water Tubing
- Fishing
- Tennis
- Sailing
- Cycling
- Roller Blading
- Rock Climbing
- Golf
- Golf Privileges Optional
- Swimming
- Water Skiing
Arrival Day
- Flexible
catering options
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Dining
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
forms of payment
- Accept Credit Card
General
- Internet
- Heating
- Iron & Board
- Paper Towels
- Laundry Soap
- Filtered Water
- Local Activities Guide
- Alarm Clock
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Sofa Bed
- Toilet Paper
- Basic Soaps
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Towels Provided
- Parking On Street
- Local Maps
- Wireless Internet
- Shampoo
- Hair Dryer
house cleaning
- Housekeeper Optional
Kitchen
- Coffee Grinder
- Microwave
- Cooking Utensils
- 4 Ring Stove
- Dishwasher
- Oven
- Blender
- Toaster
- Ice Maker
- Freezer
Outside
- Unscreened Porch / Veranda
- Beach Towels
- Outdoor Grill
- Outdoor Grill Gas
Payment Type
- Visa
- Discover
- Amex
- Mastercard
Pool / Spa
Reviews
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Awesome Austin Vacation
Awesome Austin Vacation
- Guest Jim C.
- Date of stay 09/06/13
- Review Submitted 09/16/13
This was our second visit to a Zilker Vacations property and were just as impressed as the first time. The property was spotless and well equipped for our stay. It had enough linens and cookware for the four of us, everything worked as advertised and it even had a washing machine and a dryer! We would highly recommend a Zilker Vacations property for a great place to stay in a great city.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Another awesome Austin vacation
Another awesome Austin vacation
- Guest Jim C.
- Date of stay 09/09/13
- Review Submitted 09/16/13
This is our second stay with Zilker Vacations. It is also our second property we've stayed in and this one was just as clean as the first. It was also well equipped for our stay. Enough beach towels, linens and cookware for 4 people. It is also close to Barton springs where we went swimming almost every day. To top it all off, it was also equipped with a washer and dryer so we came home with no laundry to do! We look forward to future stays using Zilker Vacations properties soon!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Great location; amazing amenities
Great location; amazing amenities
- Guest Leslie P.
- Date of stay 08/14/13
- Review Submitted 08/28/13
For an amazing stay in a cozy neighborhood close to Zilker Park (along with all of it's attractions) Kaleida House fills the vibe. My husband and I have stayed in some very nice (and one not-so-nice) condos all over the US and Cayman Islands, but have never been so overwhelmed with amenities. The list far exceeded our expectations and previous experiences: local coffee, spices, shampoo, conditioner and body wash, organic teas, condiments in the fridge, toilet paper, dish soap, dishwashing soap, laundry soap; hand soap, trash bags, foil, coffee maker, coffee grinder, tea kettle, tea pot, recycling bin...Generally we have had to either bring or buy all of these things; they're the little things you take for granted at home and exceeded the amenities of hotels. Also loved the location: within biking distance to Zilker and downtown - starting with a lovely hill that was great going down. I had to walk my bike back up. Enough parking for our adult children to visit, and enough space at the kitchen table for eight of us to gather to eat and play games. Double showers were great; the tub is definitely a bit of a climb getting in and out, but the cool factor outweighed the strange factor. Just another quirk in this very "keep Austin weird" place. Pictures show the painted furniture and bright rooms, but they don't really do justice to the feel of the condo. Two couples could easily stay without running all over one another. The porch provided a nice outside location to sit and visit, and we were treated to a little bit of guitar playing and singing by the neighbors one evening. Extremely relaxing. Finally, the bed was comfy. I'm just not as young as I used to be, and I like soft beds. We will definitely stay here again.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Amazing Vacation Rental in Austin!
Amazing Vacation Rental in Austin!
- Guest Jason G. (Houston, TX)
- Date of stay 07/26/13
- Review Submitted 07/31/13
First of all, the pictures on the website were spot on and it's actually bigger on the inside than what you see online! The description was accurate and it was clean and very well-maintained. We received a few emails from the owners before our arrival to let us know about our stay and ask if there was anything we needed before we arrived. The location was great, just down the street from Zilker Park, and there was plenty of room for our close family to celebrate our son's 2nd birthday. We plan on making another booking with this property in the future. -The Guillemette FamilyDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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What a fun place to stay!
What a fun place to stay!
- Guest Wendy (Spring, TX)
- Date of stay 07/03/13
- Review Submitted 07/10/13
We had a wonderful stay at the Kaleido house. The house was clean and just as described in the listing. The decor, in bright colors in keeping with the kaleidoscope theme, was charming. The beds were great; even the queen size sofa bed was the most comfortable our son had ever slept on. The kitchen had everything this foodie family needed to prepare some great meals. There were so many thoughtful extras provided with this house~from beach towels and family games, videos and books, to a kitchen supplied with many extras including coffee beans & a grinder! Our kids loved the huge spa tub/shower. Everything functioned perfectly~from the air conditioner to the washer-dryer to the well-equipped kitchen. The owners were very hospitable, with Jay emailing us us ahead of our stay with all the info we needed about the house and surrounding area. Another one of the owners, Cynthia, even emailed me with a link to a free concert during our stay. The third owner, Peach, called us during our stay to make sure any issues were addressed. All in all, their customer service was excellent. The unit is walking distance to Zilker Park, in a clean and generally quiet neighborhood. My 12 year old son just looked over my shoulder at this review, pointed at a picture of the Kaleido house, and commented "awesome, awesome, awesome!"Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND!
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!!!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Great Austin location, perfect for families
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.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Perfect Christmas Week!
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!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Perfection
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.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Great place for families!
Great place for families!
- Guest Jennifer D. (Littleton, Colorado)
- 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!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SXSW 2014 Mar 6 - Mar 17, 2014 5 night min stay |
$425 | |||||
| ACL 2014 #1 Oct 2 - Oct 5, 2014 4 night min stay |
$1700 flat fee |
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| ACL 2014 #2 Oct 9 - Oct 12, 2014 4 night min stay |
$1700 flat fee |
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| My Standard Rate 2 night min stay |
$169 | $189 Fri, Sat |
$1000 | $3000 | ||
Additional information about rental rates
NO cleaning fee for 4+ nights stays.
CANCELLATION POLICY – You can cancel outside of 30 days prior to your arrival and receive a FULL 100% refund of your deposit. If you cancel inside 30 days, you will be refunded 75% of your reservation amount. Once we have charged your full balance, you are responsible for the full amount, unless we can rebook it. For special event policies, contact us.
Fees:
- Pet Fee: $50
- Cleaning: $60
- Tax Rate 15%
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Location
- Nearest Airport: Austin Bergstrom at 7 Miles
- Nearest Train: Amtrak at 1 Miles
- Nearest Barpub: Several at 2 Miles
- Nearest Golf: Several at 15 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: Several at 2 Miles
Owner info
Contact us
- Primary: +1 5129446888 all hours are fine
- Secondary: +1 5126339001 CALL CYNTHIA TO BOOK
- Tertiary: +1 5129175000 Call Peach if you can't reach Jay or Cynthia
- Fax: +1 512 440-1837
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Photos
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View from the street
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The Master bedroom with king size bed, iHome, fan
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Dining Area with 3 Large Windows can seat 8
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Tile and wood bathroom
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Laundry Closet in hall
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The new XL twins
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Picnic Area under the oak tree
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Lou Neff Point: just down the hikenbike trail :)
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SRV
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Hello Austin
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Pretty views from the nearby trails
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Go play!
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Living Room w/ 46 inch TV,DVD,iHome,pull out couch
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New second bedroom with XL twins
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The fully furnished kitchen and bar-all tile!
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The double-shower, jetted tub...awesome
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Front overed deck with 4 chairs to enjoy the view
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The XL Twins can be pushed together to make a king
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Barton Springs pool...just two blocks away!
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Stairs and path leading up from the street
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Lou Neff Point
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Rent canoes and kayaks...just add Lady Bird Lake!
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SRV
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Zilker Park just down the street!
