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1/1 cozy private Zilker cottage!Wonderful area,walk to park and Barton Springs

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A kitchen with a green door, a dining table with a bowl and wine glass, and wooden cabinets.
A spacious kitchen with a green door, wooden flooring, and a view of the outdoors.
A kitchen with a dining area, wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a window.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a covered umbrella.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, 04 Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Broken Spoke
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Zilker Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Austin

Located in Zilker, a neighborhood in Austin, this vacation home is near a water park. Austin City Limits and Moody Theater are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue. 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 cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • 04 Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Broken Spoke - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Zilker Park - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Saxon Pub - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 15 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 10 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 15 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Matt's El Rancho - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kerbey Lane Cafe - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1/1 cozy private Zilker cottage!Wonderful area,walk to park and Barton Springs pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 1/1 cozy private Zilker cottage!Wonderful area,walk to park and Barton Springs?

As of Nov 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1/1 cozy private Zilker cottage!Wonderful area,walk to park and Barton Springs on Nov 17, 2026 start from $159, 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 1/1 cozy private Zilker cottage!Wonderful area,walk to park and Barton Springs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1/1 cozy private Zilker cottage!Wonderful area,walk to park and Barton Springs?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1/1 cozy private Zilker cottage!Wonderful area,walk to park and Barton Springs located?

Located in Zilker, this vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Broken Spoke and within 3 mi (5 km) of Zilker Park and Sixth Street. South Congress Avenue is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

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. 148 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house filled with everything you need for a stay, incredible location very well kept will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little place in a great location! Very clean and organized!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was super helpful and nice the place was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for my Wife and I and our Shiz tsu who loved the fenced backyard. There really was everything there that we needed and the location was convenient for all the things we wanted to do. We would recommend this cottage to any of our friends and would gladly stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home and hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!!

Loved this stay, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and well stocked with what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place!

Enjoyed our stay! Location was great and everything we required was provided. Owner was very helpful when needed! Great place to stay if visiting Austin!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I spent 5 weeks at Plum cottage and found it had everything I needed. The kitchen was well stocked for home cooking. Restaurants were close by, I loved the location, neighborhood felt very safe. I had 2 dogs with me and the fenced in yard was great. The house had great flow and did not feel small. The owners were very responsive. I would recommend this place to others and definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 33 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Austin getaway

Well equipped, comfortable and v good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good location

Overall stay was great. Has everything you would need if you wanted to prepare meals. Good stay and would stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Zilker cottage

This place has everything you need and all details are taken care of short Uber ride to downtown but very walking distance to a lot of great restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute House in Great Location

Very clean house just as pictured! Our flight showed up early and the hosts were very accommodating and let us check in early. The location of the house is easy to get around to any area of Austin!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Plum Cottage

Delightful stay at Plum Cottage. Perfect location for a family visit. Convenient, quiet neighborhood. Excellent attention by hosts, Carole and Kerry. Thanks!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick weekend in ATX

We absolutely loved our stay! Adorable neighborhood near everything we love about Austin. We found this neighborhood to be quiet, private, peaceful. The home was beautifully decorated and quite cozy. We look forward to staying again! Our hosts were incredibly communicative and helpful! Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 27, 2023
Thank you so much. We work hard to make our places feel homey and live that you enjoyed the cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you need in a great neighborhood

Charming neighborhood close to great restaurants. The house had everything I needed. I just stayed for one night, but the house is set up for you to stay longer. Ample kitchen amenities included. The yard is a good size as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super hosts

We have stayed at more than a dozen VRBOs. Carol and her husband were the best hosts we’ve had. They responded to texts quickly and were very caring.
Stayed 49 nights in Feb 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Home Away from Home

My husband and I were in Austin for a few days mid-week and wanted someplace near all of our favorite spots, but not a hotel. We found Plum Cottage on VRBO and couldn't have been more pleased with our stay. The owners were extremely responsive & helpful and the accommodations were wonderful - clean, spacious, just right for two. Another benefit was being able to bring our dog. Wonderful all around - we will definitely be back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect home away from home!

What a wonderful stay at a wonderful property! The hosts are so responsive, and have provided everything I wanted/needed for my long term stay. The cottage is cozy and well laid out, in a great neighborhood, and close to downtown. My dog loved the backyard, and Carole and Kerry made us both feel welcome. Will be back!! Thanks so much!
Stayed 62 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for experiencing all Austin has to offer

Austin is one of our favorite cities. We lived there in the 80s & again when I worked for Dell recently. While we’ve moved away we still love spending time here. We celebrated my October Birthday at the Plum Cottage. It was quiet & cozy & perfect location for getting around to all the Austin hot spots. Thanks Carole & Kerry!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 21, 2023
So glad we could make your trip a great one. Come back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

South Lamar cottage

"Cottage" is an apt descriptor for this neat little place, which is a fine example of well organized tiny house. The location really is a plus and it is amazing how quiet it was, given that it is actually very close to the busy South Lamar roadway. The photos accurately depict what is and is not there, but if you are having guests during your stay it might be important to recognize that there is no table for more than 2 people. If cooking is your thing, we felt this was the best outfitted kitchen of the many places we have previously rented. The hosts' attention to detail is very obvious.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Cottage

My husband was attending a conference in downtown Austin and the Plum Cottage was a perfect location. It was 15 min to downtown convention center, walking distance to little Zilker park and a short drive to Barton Springs and the Colorado River. We enjoyed stand up paddling several days and a Shakespeare play at the outdoor theater in Barton Springs park. Our fur babies were safe in the backyard for playtime and loved the space inside for relaxing. We had a blast. We will definitely be back and highly recommended the Plum Cottage and any of the other properties Kerry & Carole make available. They are amazing at maintaining this property and we have no doubt they do the same for the other rentals they manage. Can’t say enough about what excellent service and property was provided to us. Very clean, cozy and met all our needs.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 25, 2023
Monica. We are so happy that you lived plum cottage. Thank you for taking the time to sent this stellar review. We are honourEd to receive it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

If I could give this place a 10 star rating I would! The owners, Carole and Kerry have thought of everything you would ever need! Their communication is above and beyond. We, my husband and myself, had never been to Austin before. Carole sent loads of information about what to do and where to eat. They checked in with us after our arrival to make sure we had everything we needed. The location of the house is so close to the downtown area. It only took minutes to get to major sites and activities. The house itself is very well maintained. I love that they had a binder filled with information about activities, sights and any type of restaurant you would be interested in. It also contained contact numbers if you needed them. They made themselves very available if needed. The kitchen is very well stocked with cooking gear and even condiments that you would need if you decide to cook and eat in. There is a washer and dryer and laundry soap available. We loved everything about this VRBO and would highly highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great little cottage in South Austin!

My husband and I spent a week at Plum Cottage, and had a great time! The cottage was spotless on arrival, and was very well appointed. The neighborhood is very quiet, you'd hardly know you were just a couple blocks off South Lamar. My husband and I went for a couple of runs while we were there just around the neighborhood and it was a quick 5-minute drive down to Lady Bird Lake to run there, as well. Unfortunately, it rained pretty much the entire week. This isn't a problem related to the cottage, but as we were expecting to spend quite a bit more time in the great outdoors, it did get a little cramped inside for the two of us and our dog. We weren't able to spend any time in the backyard or on the back patio, which was unfortunate. Our only recommendations would be for the owners to pick up a couple extra (larger) cutting boards as there was only one and it was pretty small, and also a set of steak knives. Other than that, the kitchen was very well-stocked...had everything we needed. The coffee pot worked great and they had a variety of teas (and an electric kettle!) and regular coffee (pick up decaf if you're a decaf drinker!). Plum Cottage is ridiculously convenient to just about everything...Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Target, Central Market, Shake Shack (park in the Alamo Drafthouse garage), and all the fun of SoCo and the food trucks on South First. We'd planned on hitting Zilker Park and maybe the Barton Springs Pool (both also crazy close to the house), but I guess those attractions will have to wait until our next visit!
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Stacy thanks so much for the feedback, we rely on our guests letting us know what's needed Now there is a large cutting board and steak knives at PLUM! Thanks for the great review, sorry about the weather...come back in August!!!
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