Cool Art/Living Space & Studio - Near Soco & Downtown!!

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A stone pathway leading through a lush garden with various plants and a rustic wooden structure in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a television, and a painting on the wall.
An outdoor patio area with rustic wooden furniture, a stone fire pit, and a natural forest backdrop.
A cozy, rustic room with a bed, sofas, a dining table, and a kitchen area.
A cozy living room with a red leather sofa, a brown sofa, and a wooden coffee table with a plant.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lady Bird Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, Lady Bird Lake
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, South Congress Avenue
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Rainey Street
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Open loft space

2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Futon, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Austin

Located in Austin, this apartment is in the city center. Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Zilker Park and Lady Bird Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Moody Center or Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Lady Bird Lake - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Congress Avenue - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rainey Street - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • South First Street - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Palmer Events Center - 7 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Plaza Saltillo Station - 8 min drive
  • Austin Station - 12 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Home Slice Pizza - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Afuga Coffee - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪1618 Asian Fusion - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪More Home Slice - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cool Art/Living Space & Studio - Near Soco & Downtown!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Cool Art/Living Space & Studio - Near Soco & Downtown!!?

As of Nov 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cool Art/Living Space & Studio - Near Soco & Downtown!! on Nov 4, 2026 start from $415, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cool Art/Living Space & Studio - Near Soco & Downtown!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cool Art/Living Space & Studio - Near Soco & Downtown!!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cool Art/Living Space & Studio - Near Soco & Downtown!! located?

Located in South Congress, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Colorado River and Lady Bird Lake. Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Soooo unique- quirky. Classy clean- delightful. Christina was immediately responsive every step of the way.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay with large open area

Clean and efficient. Place is different and memorable. Bright colors. Hidden features behind the gate. Host was nice and answered questions quickly. Host is in adjoining residence. Place was good for our medium size dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Studio Azul was a perfect place for our quick trip to Austin, but would be great for a longer stay as well. SoCo was walkable and the area was nice and quiet. We will definitely look to stay here again the next time we're in ATX.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and artistic

The property has beautiful artistic touches and a beautiful outdoor area in the back .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Place

Super cute little place, check in and out process was super easy. It was nicely clean. I texted the owner a couple of times with questions and she replied fairly quick. The neighborhood is very quiet and calm, but also we were super close to downtown. We will definitely comeback with our kids.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this place!!

Christina was so friendly and made the check-in process so simple. This place is wonderful for a weekend getaway and really brings to light the true feeling of Austin. Definitely a must stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loved this cool place!

Such a unique and fun studio that has something for your eyes in every direction. Used as a home base for three of us for a four-night stay and were happy to return each night. Secluded, terraced back yard with a fountain and we enjoyed the fire pit. Located in a Travis Heights, a neighborhood of unique and unusual homes that is very quiet and safe. It's just blocks from Riverside Dr., which connects to all the bridges into downtown. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beautiful neighborhood/funky fun place

We loved the space/neighborhood/location for it’s creative and funky, but we have some constructive criticism to share as we are a community looking out/helping one another out! The place could use some sprucing up, the t.v (had a weird black line in the middle of it that would appear every once in a while) and mattresses need replaced (a memory foam mattress on top would help tremendously) along with some new outdoor furniture, current ones are pretty shabby. Some real curtains would be better for the current ones are thin/shear/tutu like material so if light bothers you, bring an eye mask. This place has the potential, but needs some money spent on updating then it will be perfect and shine with pride.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on May 18, 2020
Hi Michelle, just going through older reviews and just saw this one for the first time and wanted to respond. I appreciate getting feedback from guests! The best way is always to let me know directly so I don’t miss it. Just wanted to let you, and everyone know, my husband Andrew passed away on 2/23/19 (so that was just 2 months shy of this review). He was sick for the previous 2 years with cancer, so needless to say that while our Airbnb on our homestead provided us with much needed income, we did not have the wherewithal to attend to much of the aesthetic upkeep. Since he passed away, I did work hard to address a lot of these things and even did a bit of a remodel (new photos to come soon). But just wanted to let you and anybody reading reviews to know that speaking directly to a host about your stay is always the best way to give out constructive opinions. You never know what’s going on in people’s lives. Thanks, C
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Location, location, location!

We came down to Austin for 2 concerts. One at Stubbs on Friday night and one at Scoot Inn on Saturday. Great location for these and everything else you want to do in the city. Also, I can't fail to mention how neat the space is, also the grounds. Cool, clean and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loved our stay!

Awesome place to stay for a quick getaway . We would definitely stay here again. Owner was quick to response and help if we had any questions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Love this place!

My friends and I come back here every spring because it is such a good shared space to hang out and connect! Highly recommend it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Such a great, unique getaway spot

This is a fun, eclectic, unique place with a great backyard. Owners were awesome and very helpful and flexible for us. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing!!

We had a great stay at Studio Azul on our annual Girl's trip with my mom, sister and niece. The room was very eclectic...especially the bathroom. The grounds were just amazing. And our hosts were very accommodating. Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We loved it!

Only stayed here for one night, but the Owner allowed us a late check out, which was SUPER awesome. The place is small but laid out in a smart and cozy way. The outdoor area is shared, which is cool, just make sure if you bring a dog that they are people and dog friendly. Overall, loved the place, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing location, awesome property

The location of the house was awesome. Less than a mile from south congress and all the great shops and restaurants. The actual house is so cool! Colorful and fun. Everything we needed was there. The property was beautiful and private for the most part. Far enough away from the hustle bustle of the city and surrounded by green plants and the running water in the pond in the backyard is so relaxing, but we were never more than 4 minutes from the closest Uber. We will definilty be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Exactly as pictures!

Casa Azul was exactly as pictured! It was close to everything. Christina was quick to respond to questions and had everything provided for. We will stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nice space, great garden, pet friendly, and people friendly! Close to every pet friendly restaurant

Loved it close to the everything and pet friendly! Gorgeous garden! I'll go back for sure! Better than any Austin hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect space for our trip!

We totally loved this studio space. The grounds were so charming and offered the right atmosphere for our group of women to meet and hold a happy hour. I highly recommend this place for people who are looking for something off the beaten path with the flavor of old Austin creativity. It is located very close to downtown in a peaceful neighborhood. The space had everything we needed and the beds were comfortable. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Quirky Austin Artist's Loft

My family of six stayed comfortably in this studio apartment for the weekend. The loft is decorated very creatively - the kids loved the bathroom and shower. The beds were comfortable and there were plenty of extra linens for the kids to sleep on the comfy sofas. The back of the property is stunning - I wish we had taken pics with the kids in the back yard. We are so impressed with this beautiful, light and airy studio. Thanks to Christina & Andrew for opening your home to our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A little Gem hidden in Travis Heights

We had a wonderful stay at this colorful little rental! Both the indoor and outdoor spaces were comfortable and inviting! Loved the eclectic decor, and the rental was smooth and pleasant. Thanks so much! We will be back!
Archival

8/10 Good

Perfect property in the heart of Austin

This is an outstanding place to stay in Austin! Just minutes from the hopping South Congress, Rainey Street, Lady Bird trail and downtown areas of Austin. The neighborhood in this Travis Heights area is home to some spectacular bungalows including Casa Kenwood. Furnishings were very accommodating, the backyard oasis is an added bonus! The only negative about this place is the pillows were a little too hard for my taste but that is an easy remedy. We love staying in places like this to get a flavor of what we don't have at home. The hosts were extremely responsive to any questions prior to our stay and during our long weekend. Thank you for such a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

funky artsy studio

Our family of 4 (2 teenage kids) stayed here in Feb 2016. We loved it!!! it was truly an funky artistic gem within walking distance to Soco. Cant' say enough. Had coffee in peaceful backyard, slept really well in the king bed. Was spacious enough for all of us to move about. Loved the bathroom!! I'm currently referring friends of mine to stay there next Feb, and hope to go back with girlfriends one day. This will be our go to place when staying in Austin for sure!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Love this little place!

It's a perfect little getaway spot with all the comforts of home and can accommodate up to 6 guests very comfortably! It's nice and quiet, the scenery is beautiful and it's close to so many things! We will be staying here again and again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great studio near SoCo.

This studio was perfect for our trip to Austin. Loved everything about it, especially the location. We would definitely stay here again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous and green!

Lovely space and backyard! Even though the sleeping space is shared, it felt roomy and expansive. The colors and ambiance was wonderful. Thank you!
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