Cozy and Affordable Retreat--Minutes from Downtown, Barton Springs
| Sleeps | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 450 sq ft |
| Property type | studio |
| Minimum Stay | 1 - 4 nights |
Overview
If you come to Austin, you will likely spend most of your time outside the house. So rent this quaint, cozy little studio in the heart of the Zilker area and save money to spend on activities! The studio (meaning no separate living room) is located on the ground level of a stone triplex built in the 1940s. It has been completely renovated and boasts fresh, natural materials, including stained concrete floors and countertops, painted stucco walls, and restored wood windows that let in loads of natural light. The studio is surrounded by a large, private patio with lots of shade and seating.
You can rent the studio to sleep a total of 2, or you can combine it with one or both of the other units in the house to sleep a total of 4 or 6. Too see the other units, please type their listing numbers in the VRBO search bar: 450977 ('Treetop Suite') and 442385 ('Urban Hideaway').
All 3 units have clean, crisp linens, quality furnishings, and original art. Our WiFi connection is good, and the patios are a great place to enjoy the quiet of an established Austin neighborhood only five minutes from downtown and the SoCo district, and walking distance of the South Lamar (“SoLa”) district.
We offer bikes for you to explore the many things to do within walking or biking distance from the house. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, check out the greenbelt along Barton Creek or Barton Springs Pool--each about a mile away. If you are looking for great food, you are just around the corner from the iconic Matt's El Rancho and the fabulous 'Restaurant Row' on Barton Springs Road. Walk to the ACL music festival or enjoy live outdoor summer theater at Zilker Park. Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Zilker Botanical Garden are beautiful places to explore and picnic. At the end of the day, dance to live country music at the locally-famous hole in the wall--the Broken Spoke. Or check out the HighBall retro bowling alley/karaoke bar and neighboring Alamo Drafthouse Cinema--uniquely Austin experiences.
If you want to venture outside the neighborhood, we're also close to the University of Texas and the Highland Lakes just west of town. We are happy to recommend things to do and places to see.
About Ann Giles
We are a husband and wife team that loves old houses. We were each renovating our own 1940's era home when we met. Since then, we've acquired two additional homes and had four children. We love spending time with both--keeping the houses in great shape for years to come and keeping the kids busy and fed! One of us is a native Austinite and the other has been here since 1995, so feel free to ask us anything you want to know about Austin, and we will try our best to help.
Ann Giles purchased this studio in 1998
Why Ann Giles chose Zilker
Location and character. Close to downtown, yet nestled in a quiet, established neighborhood with mature trees and great opportunities to explore nature. A unique structure--beautiful natural stone and concrete block construction originally built as a carriage house but easily converted to unique rental apartments
What makes this studio unique
Original, natural building materials give the house character and soul. Clean and manicured outdoor areas extend the enjoyable space of the apartments. Clean and crisp linens and furnishings make for a relaxing and enjoyable retreat.
Amenities
Zilker Studio Accommodation and Amenities
- studio
- floor 1
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- Housekeeper Optional
- 450 sq ft
- Check-in: 4:00 PM /
- Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 2
- Min. age of primary renter: 24
- Parties/events not allowed
- Pets not allowed
- Non smoking only
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Parking ...
- Parking Off Street
- Towels Provided ...
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining
- Dining Area
- seating for 3 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
- 1
- 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2
- Queen size Bed (1)
- DVD Player
- Games ...
- Satellite / Cable
- Television
- Video Library ...
- Bicycles
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Grill
- 1 bicycles
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair inaccessible
- botanical garden
- churches
- cinemas
- health/beauty spa
- library
- live theater
- museums
- playground
- recreation center
- restaurants
- zoo
- antiquing
- boating
- miniature golf
- scenic drives
- shopping
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- medical services
- basketball court
- cycling
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- ice skating
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- racquetball
- roller blading
- sailing
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- water tubing
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Excellent!
4.7/5 -
(45 traveler reviews)
Awesome place just as described!
The studio apt was perfect for our short stay in Austin. Very clean and quaint. Loved the outside area.
Great location, good value!
This rental places you in the heart of Zilker- great location, nice value, and environmentally friendly. The patio area is a great place to relax and unwind at the end of your day. It's a small apartment with a tiny bathroom; cozy is an apt description. The check in/check out experience was super easy. Thoughtful host! We enjoyed our stay!
Great stay in the cozy studio!
The studio is cozy yet comfortable and has everything you need for a weekend stay in Austin. Loved the back patio area, very cute. Will definitely be back!
Quiet, cozy and comfortable! It was everything I was hoping for!
This 1st floor unit was perfect for my weekend escape. I was traveling solo but it would easily accommodate a second person (assuming you don’t mind sharing a bed). I loved having a full kitchen and also the private back patio. The neighborhood is peaceful and quiet, yet you’re only a few minutes from downtown. The refrigerator is a little noisy during the night, and the heating/air a little tricky to figure out, but otherwise no complaints. I highly recommend and hope to return here next year!
Super cute- Lots of character & charm
We enjoyed our stay at the Zilker property. Great neighborhood, quaint little set up, close to everything. It was clean and had everything we needed for a short stay. The bathroom was very small but it worked out OK. Would definitely stay here again. Check in was a self check in and super easy. The owner gave very good instructions that were easy to follow. She made sure the lights were on and the curtains were open. It was very welcoming after having a long day of travel.
JH from Boulder
Not sure if the heater didn't work, or that I just couldn't figure it out. We needed it a bit. I think an additional blanket would have done the trick at night. The place was cool all the time.
One of the fridges was so loud we had to turn it off.
The shower is definitely small. But doable.
Good location.
Map
Barton Springs, Zilker Park and Botanical Garden, Umlauf Sculpture Garden, the Greenbelt (great hiking, biking, and swimming holes), Lady Bird Lake (walking trail, canoeing, kayaking, boat tours of city); Fabulous local restaurants within walking distance, 'SoCo' district, Dancing at the famous 'Broken Spoke,' and only 5 minutes to Downtown
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $65 |
| Refundable Damage Deposit | $300 |
THERE IS NO TAX ON ANY STAY OF 30 DAYS OR LONGER (IGNORE TAX IF QUOTED TO YOU!!!!!)
Minimum rental age 25 (must be verified)
Minimum 2 night stay on weekends.
We pay a 2.5% fee for any credit card payments we receive. If you pay with an international credit card that carries a higher fee, we will have to add the fee overage to you rent or deduct it from your damage deposit. Feel free to ask in advance if this applies to your card. Thanks.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
- Service Fee fully refunded on cancellations that qualify for 100% refund.
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