Located in Austin, this guesthouse is in the city center. Moody Theater and Austin City Limits are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Sixth Street and Rainey Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Moody Center or Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium.
Museum of Natural & Artificial Ephemerata - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
Mueller Lake Park - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Martin Luther King Jr Station - 6 min drive
Austin Station - 20 min drive
Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 14 min walk
Micklethwait Craft Meat - 18 min walk
Taco Bell - 17 min walk
Whataburger - 16 min walk
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 15 min walk
About this property
East Austin Retreat | Private Guesthouse |Downtown
Summary:
Just 10 minutes from Downtown, Rainey Street & Lady Bird Lake, this East Austin retreat blends modern comfort with the city’s effortlessly cool vibe. Sip your morning coffee with sweeping skyline views, sink into the plush queen bed & bring your pup along—this stay is fully pet-friendly. With stylish design touches & that unmistakable Austin charm, it’s the perfect cozy spot to relax, recharge & soak up the city’s vibrant energy.
✦ Skyline Views
✦ Pet Friendly
The Space:
Experience the charm of 𝘼𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣, Texas in this bright & stylish East Austin garage apartment—a cozy hideaway featuring airy white interiors, warm wood floors, a plush queen bed, a dedicated workspace with high-speed Wi-Fi, a modern full bathroom & a well-equipped kitchenette. Enjoy skyline views, unwind with a 43" Smart HDTV loaded with all your favorite streaming apps & take advantage of central AC/heat, free street parking, a private entrance & fully pet-friendly accommodations. With thoughtful amenities, safety essentials & easy access to Austin’s best cafés & local hotspots, this retreat offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience & signature Austin vibes.
✦ 𝙂𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝘼𝙩𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙗𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣, 𝙏𝙚𝙭𝙖𝙨:
• George Washington Carver Museum - 7 min drive
• Mueller Lake Park - 8 min drive
• Zilker Metropolitan Park - 9 min drive
• Texas Science & Natural History Museum - 10 min drive
• Bullock Texas State History Museum - 12 min drive
• Museum of the Weird - 13 min drive
• McKinney Falls State Park - 15 min drive
• Mayfield Park & Nature Preserve - 19 min drive
• Barton Creek Greenbelt - 19 min drive
• Austin Zoo - 31 min drive
✦ 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙉𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙗𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣, 𝙏𝙚𝙭𝙖𝙨:
• Beto's Restaurant #2 - 3 min drive
• BussinBuns - 3 min drive
• Micklethwait Barbecue - 4 min drive
• The Front Page - 5 min drive
• Kinda Tropical - 6 min drive
• Nyam - 6 min drive
• Micklethwait Barbecue - 6 min drive
• Justine's - 7 min drive
• Sawyer & Co - 8 min drive
• De Nada Cantina - 9 min drive
✦ 𝘼𝙞𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣, 𝙏𝙚𝙭𝙖𝙨:
• Austin-Bergstrom International Airport - 11 min drive
✦ 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣, 𝙏𝙚𝙭𝙖𝙨:
• 1198 Airport/12th - bus stop - 8 min walk
• 1215 Airport/12th - bus stop - 9 min walk
• 1144 Airport/Oak Springs - 15 min walk
• M L King Jr Station - 7 min drive
✦ 𝙃𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣, 𝙏𝙚𝙭𝙖𝙨:
• St. David's Medical Center - 10 min drive
• Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas - 10 min drive
• St. David's South Austin Medical Center - 16 min drive
✦ 𝙐𝙥𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣, 𝙏𝙚𝙭𝙖𝙨:
• Under The Rock Presents: The Reverent Few - 3 April
• 2026 City of Austin Career Expo - 8 April
• Researching your 20th century ancestors - 14 April
• AUSTIN │ MADGRRL PRESENTS MAD ALL NIGHT - 18 April
✦ Guests will have access to the entire garage apartment equipped with a queen bed, dedicated workspace with desk & a full bathroom with shower & tub.
The Neighborhood:
Hip east Austin neighborhood with lots of bars & restaurants nearby
Getting Around:
$10 Uber/Lyft to downtown. Close to bus stop & 20 minute walk to train station with only a 10 minute drive to downtown! There is free street parking.
Other Things to Note:
✦ Easy self-check-in is available via the keypad on the door.
✦ The detached in-law apartment consists of 1 bedroom & 1 full bathroom. The owner lives in the main house, but it is also rented out occasionally, so you might notice other guests at the main house!
✦ There is no parking in the driveway as it is a shared driveway that the owner uses, but there is plenty of free street parking available!
✦ During the summertime Texas is known to have quite a few bugs & critters, so please be aware of this possibility!
How much does it cost to stay at East Austin Retreat | Private Guesthouse |Downtown?
As of Jun 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at East Austin Retreat | Private Guesthouse |Downtown on Jul 1, 2026 start from $280, 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.
What time is check-in at East Austin Retreat | Private Guesthouse |Downtown?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at East Austin Retreat | Private Guesthouse |Downtown?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is East Austin Retreat | Private Guesthouse |Downtown located?
Located in East MLK, this guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Pond, Moody Center, and University of Texas at Austin. Madison Cabin and East Sixth Street are also within 3 mi (5 km). Martin Luther King Jr Station is 24 minutes by foot.
East Austin Retreat | Private Guesthouse |Downtown Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Daneil is an amazing host anything wasn't there he made sure i had like new towel coffees creamer anything i will come back again Ty for the amazing hospitality. you showed me
The host was very responsive and available to answer questions. The bed was so comfortable! And the apartment was nicely done. Close enough to UT to visit with my student. We will be back.