Awesome Kaleidoscopic 2 BR Near Zilker Park, 2 Miles to Downtown! King Bed!

• Look no further

  Look no further

  • Guest Leticia R.
  • Date of stay 02/28/14
  • Review Submitted 03/06/14
  This home was easy to find and all the ammenities any hotel could offer you, except a pool and gym but who needs a pool and gym when you can just get your exercise in by taking a walk down to nearby Barton Springs Pool. We arrived later than anticipated and just like Motel 6, they left the light on for us so it was pretty easy to find. The house itself was in emmaculate condition, everything was clean but if you get dirty, there is a washer and dryer you can use. Coffee was fully stocked as was a refreshing pitcher of water in the fridge, spice drawer also stocked. A stove and barbeque pit are there for you if you want to stay in and cook. the decor inside was nice, the bedding was extremely comfortable. We had to force ourselves to get out of the house and engage in outdoor activities, so we took a short drive out to dripping springs (hamilton pool) to go on a hike with our 2 sons. When we returned, we walked the neighborhood and played outside in the front yard. The place had a variety of dvd movies for us to watch as well as an assortment of board games to play. We taught our 6 yr old how to play chess and he has asked to play everyday since we got back to our home in Corpus Christi, TX. There is a table for 6 and you can request a high chair and/or booster seat at no additional cost. Iron, hairdryer, additional bedding are all located in the closet. Basic toiletries were also provided (shampoo/soap/body wash as well as guest towels). The giant oak tree located in front of the porch has to be at least 100 yrs old and provided nice shade and privacy. The shower /tub could easily fit four people, that's how big it is and you have 2 shower heads hitting your body on each side. The rate was much pricier than what we're used to paying, we stayed at the Austin Motel on South Congress on our last visit, which is in a great location but during our last trip we lost a good 2 hrs of sleep after some guests were having a conversation right outside of our room. I said "never again" and on this trip, I made it a point to do better research on places to stay in Austin, I came across some very small font on "google maps" and saw the words Zilker Vacations on the map. I clicked on it as I was intrigued and it led me to the website. I read reviews and booked it for the date that I wanted, full payment is expected 2 wks prior to date of arrival. Everything was perfect, can't say enough about this place which is why I used all space allowed on here. :)

  Manager response: Wow! We can't thank you enough for the glowing and thoughtful review. We have taken a lot of time to try and think of every little thing to make this property a great place to explore Austin and also obviously enjoy your time when you're not out exploring. We look forward to having you back and also offering you our 10% return guest + left-review discount! Come see us again and try one of our other 6 properties we have at ZilkerVacations!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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 Family

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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!"

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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!!!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Additional information about rental rates

Fees:

• Cleaning $60 + tax
• Pet Fee $50
• Tax Rate 15%

Notes:

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.