10/10 Excellent
Patrick M.
16 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Patrick M.
Stayed 22 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
Walk to ACL & Zilker ❤️ King Bed 🐟 Unique Fish Tank Bath ✔️ Patio Grill
Holiday home with kitchen, 4-minute walk to Zilker Park
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Austin, TX
- Place, Zilker Park2 min walk
- Place, Barton Springs Pool5 min walk
- Place, Austin City Limits10 min walk
- Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)15 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Living room
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Walk to ACL & Zilker ❤️ King Bed 🐟 Unique Fish Tank Bath ✔️ Patio Grill
Precious Opportunity to stay at Lois's ATX Museum House at Zilker! Lois's home had been selected 5 years as "Austin's Special Home Tour". Her Art van has been featured in "Austin Chronicle" and been knowns as the Mermaid Van by the locals.
🚶♀️Walk to Barton Springs and Zilker Park,
🎨 Authentic, artsy Austin décor & curated collections
🗺 Rare 1980 hand-drawn Austin map
🐟 Feed fish in a real aquarium;
🛏 Heavenly king bed + comfy queen sofa bed
✅ Free cancellation
🚗 Free parking included
⚡ Fast, reliable Wi-Fi
Come stay at his Gem!
Parking: Please park in the Unit 1 parking lot.
Please Note: To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for both guests and host, we kindly ask all confirmed guests to sign a short rental agreement after booking.
🚶♀️Walk to Barton Springs and Zilker Park,
🎨 Authentic, artsy Austin décor & curated collections
🗺 Rare 1980 hand-drawn Austin map
🐟 Feed fish in a real aquarium;
🛏 Heavenly king bed + comfy queen sofa bed
✅ Free cancellation
🚗 Free parking included
⚡ Fast, reliable Wi-Fi
Come stay at his Gem!
Parking: Please park in the Unit 1 parking lot.
Please Note: To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for both guests and host, we kindly ask all confirmed guests to sign a short rental agreement after booking.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Water view
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
We do have Chore free checkout. So please enjoy your stay without worrying about the checkout task.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Austin
Barton Hills, a neighbourhood in Austin, is home to this holiday home. South Congress Avenue and Sixth Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Zilker Park and Lady Bird Lake. 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
- Zilker Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Barton Springs Pool - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Austin City Limits - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Lady Bird Lake - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Chuy's - 17 min walk
- The Daymaker - 4 min drive
- ThoroughBread - 18 min walk
- Salt Traders Coastal Cooking - 4 min drive
- JuiceLand - 18 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Zoe
we are local Austinites who work hard to promote Austin city, culture and food.
Why they chose this property
Austin local artist Lois 's home, had been awarded "the Most Fun House" by Austin Monthly Magazine.
-Artist's Home
- Has Unique true Aquarium in bathroom
-Awarded "the Most Fun Home" by Austin Monthly
-Walk to BartonSprings Pool
-Artist's Home
- Has Unique true Aquarium in bathroom
-Awarded "the Most Fun Home" by Austin Monthly
-Walk to BartonSprings Pool
What makes this property unique
Located in the heart of Zilker, this property is just minutes from downtown Austin and SoCo. Enjoy easy walking access to Lady Bird Lake, Barton Springs Pool, Zilker Park, and some of the city’s most popular eateries and water activities.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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