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Walk to Downtown, SouthxSW, ACL,SoCo, 6th Street, yet quiet, semi-forest setting
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9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101757 sq ft
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Austin, TX
- Place, South First Street2 min walk
- Place, South Congress Avenue8 min walk
- Place, Palmer Events Center12 min walk
- Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)14 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
Living Room
1 Double Futon
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Walk to Downtown, SouthxSW, ACL,SoCo, 6th Street, yet quiet, semi-forest setting
Avoid cabs and finding parking for festivals and Downtown. A short pleasant walk to most events. A great 1750 square foot, three bedroom, two bath, two story home with an incredible location one block from South 1st and six blocks from South Congress Ave. (SoCo).
Just minutes from downtown Austin (walking or biking), fine dining, and quaint local restaurants with entertainment. This cozy and inviting home is fully appointed with all furnishings, appliances, well equipped kitchen is excellent for cooking and entertaining guests. The home has hardwood floors throughout and is very comfortable for both adults and children.
The first floor features the Master bedroom with a king-sized bed, and a second bedroom with a queen size bed. Also on the first floor is a multi-person sunken tub in the first bathroom. The second full bathroom, also on the first floor has a red 'clawfoot-type' footed tub in the Wild-West bathroom.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher. Coffee maker, French press and coffee grinder as well as all the normal kitchen stuff are included. The washer and dryer are also on the first floor.
The peninsula kitchen has a breakfast bar. There is a flat screen in the living room, as well as a convertible full futon, which converts to a sofa-bed..
The second floor contains the loft style living area, with a king sized bed as well as a full sized bed, located on the carpeted floor. Access to the outside second story deck is thru the sliding glass doors. The deck is crowned by large oaks and secluded in a forest of lush bamboo.
Behind the property is a detached one bedroom garage apartment. (Additional charge) Sleeps 4; Two in queen bed in bedroom and two in living room, full futon bed. Has it's own kitchen and 3/4 bath. This also has a deck nestled among the oaks and bamboo. Available for additional space, if needed. Rates, for the garage treehouse apartment, are roughly 50% additional. See VRBO #4464890 for add’l info.
Only Minutes to Downtown, SxSW, ACL, UT, Zilker Park, Mopac and Hwy 35. 15 Minutes to the airport, 10 minutes to Amtak station.
Just minutes from downtown Austin (walking or biking), fine dining, and quaint local restaurants with entertainment. This cozy and inviting home is fully appointed with all furnishings, appliances, well equipped kitchen is excellent for cooking and entertaining guests. The home has hardwood floors throughout and is very comfortable for both adults and children.
The first floor features the Master bedroom with a king-sized bed, and a second bedroom with a queen size bed. Also on the first floor is a multi-person sunken tub in the first bathroom. The second full bathroom, also on the first floor has a red 'clawfoot-type' footed tub in the Wild-West bathroom.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher. Coffee maker, French press and coffee grinder as well as all the normal kitchen stuff are included. The washer and dryer are also on the first floor.
The peninsula kitchen has a breakfast bar. There is a flat screen in the living room, as well as a convertible full futon, which converts to a sofa-bed..
The second floor contains the loft style living area, with a king sized bed as well as a full sized bed, located on the carpeted floor. Access to the outside second story deck is thru the sliding glass doors. The deck is crowned by large oaks and secluded in a forest of lush bamboo.
Behind the property is a detached one bedroom garage apartment. (Additional charge) Sleeps 4; Two in queen bed in bedroom and two in living room, full futon bed. Has it's own kitchen and 3/4 bath. This also has a deck nestled among the oaks and bamboo. Available for additional space, if needed. Rates, for the garage treehouse apartment, are roughly 50% additional. See VRBO #4464890 for add’l info.
Only Minutes to Downtown, SxSW, ACL, UT, Zilker Park, Mopac and Hwy 35. 15 Minutes to the airport, 10 minutes to Amtak station.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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No pets allowed
Smoking
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Please turn thermostat to 50° if it’s cold weather.
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About the area
Austin
Located in Austin, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.

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What's nearby
- South First Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- South Congress Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Palmer Events Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Long Center for the Performing Arts - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
- Lady Bird Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Postino Wine Cafe - 3 min drive
- Joann's Fine Foods - 15 min walk
- Shake Shack - 2 min drive
- Uchi Austin - 19 min walk
- Elizabeth Street Café - 7 min walk
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Reviews
9.6
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10/10
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10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
26 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Robert H.
17 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robert H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Maggie D.
24 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Maggie D.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gregory R.
10 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Gregory R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mickey R., Argyle, Texas
12 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Mickey R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Richard P.
12 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful and welcoming
Richard P.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah W.
17 Mar, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time!
Sarah W.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Steve M.
14 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun house in great location.
Steve M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
JJ B.
1 Dec, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
JJ B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jody D., Dallas, TX
14 Oct, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location & host!
Jody D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
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7 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location
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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Darrah R.
31 Dec, 2024
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Jaime W.
9 Nov, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Jaime W.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Frank F.
30 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Frank F.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Thomas B.
11 Apr, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Thomas B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Alexandra A.
7 Nov, 2022
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Fantastic Getaway!
Alexandra A.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
ivan f.
11 Jun, 2022
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Great house in a lovely neighborhood
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Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ryan M.
16 Sept, 2018
Great place. Great location. Great weekend. Hook em
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
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9 Nov, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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17 May, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Edward H.
7 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location!
Edward H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
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1 Nov, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
David A.
25 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location
David A.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robert W.
6 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Robert W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Alexander K.
9 Sept, 2016
Fantastic
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Hosted by Kirk
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