10/10 Excellent
Claire B., San Francisco, California
26 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location
Claire B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Apartment
Unique Walk Out Basement Studio In the Middle of SXSW East
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Austin, TX
- University of Texas at Austin14 min walk
- Austin Convention Center18 min walk
- Sixth Street2 min drive
- Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)11 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Unique Walk Out Basement Studio In the Middle of SXSW East
Stay in this light-filled basement apartment, and you can walk to all that downtown east has to offer and leave your car at home. Kitchenette includes air fryer, toaster, microwave, drip coffee pot, french press, electric water kettle and small fridge.
Take it easy, sleep in and enjoy your french-pressed coffee, then venture out to Paperboy, a half block away. Or get up early and join the line at Franklin Barbecue, four blocks away. So many things to do....
About the apartment:
Brand new construction
Concrete floors
Queen sized bed in sleeping area
Fold out sofa in the Living area
Kitchenette with air fryer, microwave, toaster oven and multiple coffee accoutrements
Tall ceilings with windows on three sides
Full bath with tub
Within 2 blocks of:
Paperboy for breakfast
Quickie Pickie for convenience food / beer & wine
Hillside Pharmacy eatery in a historic building
Historic Nickle City for drinks
Food trucks: Jamaican, BBQ, Vegan.
Old Thousand Restaurant...Chinese dishes with a modern twist served in a hipster/vintage space with craft drinks & cool music
Austin B-Cycle Bike Rental
Within 5 blocks...
Franklin BBQ no introduction needed
Micklethwaite's BBQ without the line
East Side Pies (thin crust pizza)
Take it easy, sleep in and enjoy your french-pressed coffee, then venture out to Paperboy, a half block away. Or get up early and join the line at Franklin Barbecue, four blocks away. So many things to do....
About the apartment:
Brand new construction
Concrete floors
Queen sized bed in sleeping area
Fold out sofa in the Living area
Kitchenette with air fryer, microwave, toaster oven and multiple coffee accoutrements
Tall ceilings with windows on three sides
Full bath with tub
Within 2 blocks of:
Paperboy for breakfast
Quickie Pickie for convenience food / beer & wine
Hillside Pharmacy eatery in a historic building
Historic Nickle City for drinks
Food trucks: Jamaican, BBQ, Vegan.
Old Thousand Restaurant...Chinese dishes with a modern twist served in a hipster/vintage space with craft drinks & cool music
Austin B-Cycle Bike Rental
Within 5 blocks...
Franklin BBQ no introduction needed
Micklethwaite's BBQ without the line
East Side Pies (thin crust pizza)
Property manager
Julie Levy
Premier Host
Languages
English, Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
About the area
Austin
Central East Austin, a neighbourhood in Austin, is home to this apartment. Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lady Bird Lake and Zilker Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Moody Center or Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium.
Austin, TX
What's nearby
- University of Texas at Austin - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Austin Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Texas State Capitol - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Moody Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Sixth Street - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Uptown Sports Club - 7 min walk
- The Lucky Duck - 6 min walk
- Latchkey - 7 min walk
- Franklin Barbecue - 7 min walk
- Paperboy - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Gregory K.
27 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts, great location
Gregory K.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Haley S.
16 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot!
Haley S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Aidan K.
11 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Nice spot
Aidan K.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Scott T.
5 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good little spot
Scott T.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Holly C., Costa Mesa, USA
6 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Value!
Holly C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dawn S., Loreto
20 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfort with great location
Dawn S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katrina K.
13 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, helpful hosts
Katrina K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
13 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little studio
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katie W.
26 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Austin
Katie W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth P.
7 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect retreat in East Austin
Elizabeth P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
BRYAN P.
4 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, nice owners
BRYAN P.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dean A.
15 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great clean litte place
Dean A.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kes
27 Jul 2022
Liked: Communication
Kes
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Paul G.
17 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location in Austin
Paul G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gabrielle E.
13 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gets the job done
Gabrielle E.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Raymond Charles L.
23 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Basement apartment
Raymond Charles L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cara H.
21 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Cara H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Graham M.
13 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute studio in great location!
Graham M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Margaret S., San Jose, CA
13 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little place!
Margaret S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Joe E.
21 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SXSW 2023
Joe E.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ann K.
8 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient and Lovely
Ann K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
6 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Live like a local
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melissa I.
28 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent all around
Melissa I.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joao Vitor P.
31 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what I needed!
Joao Vitor P.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
About the host
Hosted by Julie Levy
I've lived in Austin since 1987 and have seen a lot of changes. I live with my husband Francois above the apartment in a train depot that we moved 40 miles into town. I'm passionate about music and, and we host house concerts in our home 5-6 times a year. We love food and all that the Austin lifestyle has to offer. We're completely available to answer questions or offer assistance.
Why they chose this property
We live here. This is our home. We arrived with train depot in tow in 2003, took up residence in 2004 and finished out the basement in 2017.
What makes this property unique
Location is downtown east, with countless restaurants within walking distance.
Languages:
English, Spanish
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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