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Fantastic SOCO Studio

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The Brinwood Studio is your home away from home in the hip heart of Austin.
The Studio has a spacious downstairs with high ceilings and a light airy feel.
The downstairs of the Studio is open and roomy. Stairs lead to the loft and bath
Downstairs features a queen bed with luxury covers and tons of pillows.
A study or dining spot next to the front door overlooks the garden

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Sleeps 5500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • South Congress Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Austin Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sixth Street
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

loft

1 Single Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fantastic SOCO Studio

Absolutely adorable former photo studio, now a lovely vacation rental. Located in the hippest part of town – SOCO (South Congress) with great access to everything that's best about Austin--shopping, restaurants, bars, and major music events.

The studio is an absolute jewel, with round windows, a loft bedroom, and high ceilings downstairs. The space super light and airy, and a happy laid-back Austin vibe. Opens onto a screened porch. Entry through a garden walkway. A real pleasure to be in!

Sleeps 2 or 3 comfortably, 5 if you really like each other.

New bathroom and kitchen. Private entrance, gardens, deck with gas grill, round windows, new high efficiency heat and air, backs onto a creek for great privacy, in a sweet central neighborhood. Super cute hipster music decor.

Property manager

Jana Birchum
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside in the garden or on the deck.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Austin

Located on a river, this apartment is in South Congress, a neighbourhood in Austin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lady Bird Lake and Zilker Park, while Moody Theater and Austin City Limits are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Moody Center or Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium. Jet skiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • South Congress Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Zilker Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Austin Convention Center - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Moody Theater - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Sixth Street - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Plaza Saltillo Station - 14 min drive
  • Austin Station - 15 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Summer Moon Coffee Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fantastic SOCO Studio pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Fantastic SOCO Studio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic SOCO Studio?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Fantastic SOCO Studio located?

Located in South Congress, this apartment building is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from South Congress Avenue and within 3 miles (5 km) of Sixth Street and Austin Convention Center. Zilker Park is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

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

Thank you!

Thank you for the wonderful stay in Austin. Communication with the owner was great, access great. Everything was clean and ready for us when we arrived. We found it to be a very walkable, quiet location. Shout out to The Wheel for providing wonderful craft cocktails and some great local food tips to nearby food trucks and coffee shops. Thank you again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The owners are amazing and they give amazing privacy as thier home is close bye. The studio is very spacious and calming. The bed is super awsome as well as the one upstairs in the loft. I would and will recommend this studio to anyone that wants a cool safe place to chill and see what Austin offers. (AMAZING FOOD AND PEOPLE!)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

matt k.

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

Great Place, Great Location

Everything was as described. Easy in, easy out. Would absolutely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly J.

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

two week work stay

Wonderful cozy place to stay. The area is very nice and quiet
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

April L.

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

Clean, comfy and good location

Great place to stay! The studio was clean and comfortable plus having a small yard was nice for the dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C., Houston

Wonderful location, and great host!

The loft is great, Jan is a great host. Loves our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Otto H.

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

Great location Super host

Superb classic flexi rental with good vibes and the best location to all of Austin.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

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

Always a pleasure

Stayed here a dozen times or more now, so comfortable, clean, and owner is amazing. So quiet and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Awesome As Always

Love this place! This was our 2nd time to stay here & we will definitely be going back. Great accommodations & location. Love that it is dog friendly! Host is amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

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

Always fantastic!

Clean, well appointed, cold AC, wonderful location, nice towels, great owner. Think this is our 6 or more time to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Z.

Great location!

Wonderful place to stay! Jana was great at communicating and making sure we had everything we need. The studio is convenient to downtown so it was a super easy drive or uber ride. Plus her dogs are so cute!! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Troy A.

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

Texas wedding stay

The guest is a unique, fun space in a great location with lots of great restaurants and coffee shops near by. Host Jana was awesome, she was right there to take off anything you needed. Thank you so much for being a great host!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah G.

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

Amazing Home!

I came to Austin with my three college roommates and stayed in Jana’s property and it was so perfect for us! In a great location near SoCo, extremely clean, and Jana made the check in process seamless. Our favorite moments were relaxing on the beautiful screened porch in the morning. Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phattra M.

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

Sweet host and great location

Jana is a kind and sweet host. Her place is in a great locations with a tons of food and entertainment. Although the studio is behind her place but she gave us our privacy. She was very understanding about our dogs and their noise they made. Thank you again for a good experience in our first time in Austin.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

SOCO Studio

We enjoyed our stay at the SOCO Studio. The location fit our needs perfectly. Our host Jana was very friendly and repaired the handrail to the loft the same day we reported it. The studio was very comfortable and well equipped. We appreciated the fenced yard as we were traveling with our two pups. We would be happy to stay here again on our next visit to Austin.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Weekend Trip

Everything was good about property except there was no mention that the only bathroom was up steep loft stairs. My husband has nerve damage in his feet and if I would have known about location of only bathroom I could have made a better decision for him to safely navigate. We had to leave and find a restroom for him to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Allison Y.

So cute and unique!

What a gem! Not only was this studio perfectly suited to our unique needs (small, dog-friendly and close to campus), but there was also Jana's warm hospitality and easy-going nature. Jana's dogs were immediate friends with our dog, which made the whole weekend easier. We will for sure be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lacy S.

Great ACL spot!

Perfect location and comfy stay. Everything was as pictured and very clean. Parking was not an issue (parked on the street right out front every night/day). The festival was a very short Uber or Lyft ride away, and we were able to catch a ride share within 2mins of requesting every time. We enjoyed coffee on the deck in the morning and the short walk to restaurants and coffee shops! Owner was very responsive and we had no problems! Thanks a bunch!

10/10 Excellent

Alicia N.

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

The PERFECT location!

My partner and I came into Austin for a couple days after some time out in country. This property was in such a great location! We found many great coffee places, restaurants, and thrift stores all within 4 miles, most within a ½ mile distance. Jana was kind and quick to respond. The space is clean, provides plenty of necessary a/c in these summer months, and the screened porch was a great place to sit and drink our coffee while enjoying the morning breeze. You should definitely consider staying here on your next visit in!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

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

SOCO studio

Really nice property in a nice quiet location within walking distance or short car ride to many local shops, restaurants, and bars. Jana the owner is great as well, very helpful and there if you need anything but also non-obtrusive. One minor inconvenience was that the bathroom was upstairs, and descending the stairs might be a bit tricky for those with disabilities or perhaps the elderly. Other than that, really nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Doris R.

Very Basic and Affordable

We definitely had mixed feelings on our stay. Host was very understanding at first about our puppy chewing on a kitchen rug. Cottage was tidy and basic, and very inexpensive. However, as the former general manager of a boutique hotel and current renovation company owner, I noticed many issues. This was our fourth rental cottage in Austin, and it had issues we had never seen before. The floors were plywood screwed down and painted, with some uneven surfaces. The bedspread had blue stains on it. There was aluminum foil taped to some windows. There was a ladder/staircase leading up to the only bathroom(which was mentioned in the listing), and the top step was missing two of four screws so it was not sturdy and was actually quite precarious. The railing was made of pipe, and the top 2 feet or so were not attached with a post so it was free-floating and could not in any way be safe or supportive. When we checked in for our 7 night stay, we saw that there was not enough coffee to make a pot and not enough toilet paper, so we had to purchase those supplies. Tan couch had light stains. View outside back window was of a broken wooden chair in a tent. Host had been very understanding when we told her that our caged dog had managed to reach and chew up the kitchen rug, and we ordered a replacement for her on Amazon to arrive the day after we left. I have a receipt from Amazon saying that the replacement rug was handed to her. However, she now claims she never received the replacement, despite my confirmation from Amazon. She said that we left the cottage dirty, which is simply not true. We took out the trash daily, washed dishes and counters, and left sheets where she requested. The only place there was any indication of dirt was inside the cottage entry area, as it rained and even stormed through some of our stay, leaving shoe prints. The stay at the cottage was very low cost, and the space was sufficient for a basic, no frills stay. I am happy to provide proof of her receipt of the replacement rug.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

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

Always perfect

Have been staying here for years. Love it. Really love updates in bath, bird curtains! Perfectly quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlowe N.

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

Cute spot, quiet natural setting, would stay again

Jana was easy to communicate with, had some great local tips, and her place was a perfect hideaway within short distance to everything. The back yard was always alive with birds, and the space was much bigger than it appears in the pictures. 100% would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

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

Peaceful

Great location, walkability, and condition. Always enjoy this home, have stayed there about 6 times now.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher A P.

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

Perfect Location; Interesting Floor Plan

For the price point, you won't find a better location. South Congress is a block away, and the main shopping and dining on South Congress is a short scooter ride or drive up the road. Even so, the neighborhood is quiet and cozy. The unit's bathroom is upstairs, and those stairs are no joke. We were grateful to find a kid/pet friendly property, but I worried about both (and me) going up and down those stairs. Oh, the back patio is fantastic. The owner uses it frequently, but she was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jana Birchum

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I'm a long-term South Austinite, love my hood, know my way around and am willing to share my secrets on life in Austin. I'm a visual artist, working and living in Austin for 25+ years. I love to share my city!

Why they chose this property

This is the hippest, coolest place in Austin, with a fantastic, joyous feel. Furnishings are modern and comfortable, with gorgeous photos from local music shows and artists. The neighborhood is close in, mellow and sweet. It's a great place to stay.

What makes this property unique

Private gardens and deck, unique style and design, great location. Super fun.

Languages:

English

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