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A modern living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A two-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a fenced yard.
A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a kitchenette.
A modern kitchen with a white countertop, two pendant lights, and a dining area with a bench and chairs.
A kitchen with a black stovetop, a sink, and various kitchen utensils and appliances.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to University of Texas at Austin
1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, University of Texas at Austin
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Texas Tower
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Murphy bed

1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Modern apartment near the University of Texas

NEW: YouTube TV, HBO Max, SHOWTIME, Apple TV+, Netflix, Amazon Prime TV/movies & gigabit Internet, free wi-fi, typically over 100Mbps up/down over wifi, often over 900Mbps down hardwired. SONOS sound system. 4K Sony 50" X90J TV.

City of Austin Short Term Rental Operating License OL 2012 102245
Occupancy limited to 2 adults on the Murphy bed, and 2 adults on the ~55x80" sofa bed.

Located just north of The University of Texas, this modern studio showcases how green building can coexist with a historic landmark, the Fruth House. Designed as a photography gallery, creative use of space achieves a spacious feeling. Completed in February 2012, it incorporates “green building” concepts: LED lights, solar panels, efficient heating/AC, and tankless water heater. A queen-sized Murphy bed, fully-equipped kitchen, and comfy furnishings on a century-old reclaimed wood floor provide visitors with a home base to explore Austin. Approximately 450 sq. ft. of air conditioned space plus a 70 sq. ft balcony with chairs and table. Centrally-located, guests can catch the UT shuttle (75 yards), or walk to UT (1 mile), Central Market, and nearby restaurants along the “Drag” (Guadalupe) and in Hyde Park; we are near several hospitals (Austin Heart, Seton, St. David’s, University Medical/Brackenridge, and Dell Children’s) and the Capitol. UT scholars, visitors, sports fans, athletes (especially rowers!) and live music aficionados—all are welcome to enjoy our Gallery House.

Murphy Bed note: This is a NORMAL QUEEN size bed. It is just stored vertically. It rests on a 155 lb. substantial frame and is in no way similar to a skinny fold out bed from a couch. It is made by the original Murphy Bed Company in Farmingdale, NY, the same way it has been made for the past 70 years.

Non-smoking house and premises.

No pets. No exceptions.

Minimum 2 night stay. 24 hour booking notice (no 'same day' booking except for previous clients).

Not suitable for young children as there is no 'safety gate' for the entry to the stair well.

Owner has a Border Collie, a Dalmatian, and a Border-Collie-wanna-be (mut) in a fenced yard from time to time attached to the main residence. They have never seen the apartment and never will.

Gallery House Austin, Rice Jackson
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13-17
Please ask. No childproof features.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Two Border Collies live on the property.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in or around the apartment grounds.
Instant Booking: As soon as the reservation is made and the renter will supply the owners with a copy of their govt issued ID.
Instant Booking: Contact the owners within 24 hrs confirming the details of your visit. No contact may be cause for cancellation of the booking.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 425218
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Austin

Located in North University, a neighborhood in Austin, this apartment is near a water park and on a lake. 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 Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium or Moody Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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What's nearby

  • University of Texas at Austin - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Texas Tower - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • LBJ Presidential Library - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Bass Concert Hall - 6 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Highland Station - 10 min drive
  • Austin Station - 13 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cabo Bob's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪CaPhe.in Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Crown & Anchor Pub - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern apartment near the University of Texas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Modern apartment near the University of Texas?

As of Sep 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modern apartment near the University of Texas on Sep 13, 2026 start from $202, 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 Modern apartment near the University of Texas?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern apartment near the University of Texas?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern apartment near the University of Texas located?

Located in North University, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin and University of Texas at Austin. Sixth Street and Moody Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Rice Jackson

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Rice is a professional photographer, he may be found at: terra360. Also on Twitter @terra360. His wife Pam Bell is a retired educator at The University of Texas. As time goes on, the new apartment will be filled with photographs. Pam has lived in the neighborhood for 40 years. We both think it is one of the best places to be in Texas. Rice Jackson built this apartment in 2012.

Why they chose this property

Pam came to the University of Texas for her first studies, and after her post graduate work and degrees she stayed in Austin. The original home was built in 1925. The garage with it's new apartment above was finished in 2012. Constructed from the ground up with exterior architecture in keeping with the style of the old historic home. Inside the apartment is very modern and efficient. The only old touch are the almost century old floors reclaimed from a beer warehouse in Fort Worth, Texas.

What makes this property unique

The apartment is super well insulated and has a high efficiency 18,000 BTU heat pump for heating and cooling. A tankless water heater supplies all the hot water you can possibly use. A small but well organized and equipped kitchen with a countertop convection oven/microwave, 2 burner stove top, with a standard size refrigerator next to the sink. The bed is a very comfortable, queen size mattress, that just happens to store vertically (Murphy bed!) to make maximum use of the space. I have traveled a lot and tried to put everything into this space that a visitor could possibly want. The Sony 4K TV is connected to our Netflix, YouTube TV, Disney+, Apple TV+, Curiosity Stream and Amazon Prime accounts for your viewing pleasure. All the local broadcast HD TV channels are available as well as on YouTube TV. The Sonos sound system is connected to Pandora and dozens of other streaming services. We are centrally located between MoPac (Loop 1) and Interstate-35, we have access easily to both in five minutes.

Languages:

English, Local (sign language)
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