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The Forest Retreat: Minutes to SOCO & center yet nestled in the quiet forest.
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9.4 out of 10
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4600 sq ft
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Austin, TX
- South Congress Avenue15 min walk
- Austin Convention Center2 min drive
- Sixth Street3 min drive
- Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)12 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Forest Retreat: Minutes to SOCO & center yet nestled in the quiet forest.
This craftsman-designed home is located across the river from downtown Austin on a beautiful wooded lot in one of Austin's most desirable neighborhoods, Travis Heights. Walk or bike to major parks, great restaurants in the SoCo District, or even downtown to the fun sixth street music district. We are close to everything yet you feel like you are living in the country.
The house was designed, built and decorated by the owner artists Wolf Sittler and Charlotte Bell. This non-smoking home has sunny rooms, a well appointed kitchen, a patio and lots of windows looking out onto the backyard forest greenbelt. The house has one bedroom with 100% cotton sheets. The kitchen have all amenities including a stove, coffee maker, refrigerator and much more. Our newest accommodation is the Tree-cycle which is a tiny house which can be added on for extra guests. Search for charwolf ventures for the website. For reservations for less than 30 days there will be a 15% hotel tax additional fee to pay once you have reserved.
Minutes from the city center and 15 minutes to the Austin Bergstrom airport.
Located on Kenwood Ave: a few blocks south of Riverside Dr. between Congress Ave. and I 35
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The house was designed, built and decorated by the owner artists Wolf Sittler and Charlotte Bell. This non-smoking home has sunny rooms, a well appointed kitchen, a patio and lots of windows looking out onto the backyard forest greenbelt. The house has one bedroom with 100% cotton sheets. The kitchen have all amenities including a stove, coffee maker, refrigerator and much more. Our newest accommodation is the Tree-cycle which is a tiny house which can be added on for extra guests. Search for charwolf ventures for the website. For reservations for less than 30 days there will be a 15% hotel tax additional fee to pay once you have reserved.
Minutes from the city center and 15 minutes to the Austin Bergstrom airport.
Located on Kenwood Ave: a few blocks south of Riverside Dr. between Congress Ave. and I 35
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Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
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
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
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Austin
Located in Austin, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lady Bird Lake and Zilker Park, while Moody Theater and Austin City Limits are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Moody Center or Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Austin, TX
What's nearby
- Lady Bird Lake - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- South Congress Avenue - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Rainey Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Austin Convention Center - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
- Sixth Street - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cidercade Austin - 14 min walk
- Rosita’s Al Pastor Taco Truck - 17 min walk
- 1618 Asian Fusion - 14 min walk
- El Tacorrido - 14 min walk
- Whip in - 14 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Charlotte Bell
Wolf Sittler and Charlotte Bell are both artists. Wolf, a furniture maker, has added details through out the houses. Spalted pecan kitchen cabinets and hand made wood furniture add charm and warmth. Charlotte's photographs grace the walls. The house has all the touches that artists provide plus a well stocked kitchen.
They also have a home in San Miguel de Allende listed on VRBO.
They also have a home in San Miguel de Allende listed on VRBO.
Why they chose this property
Austin is the most interesting and young cities in Texas filled with outdoor activities and festivals. The restaurants and shops, near the house, are extra ordinary. In 3 blocks you are on the hike and bike trail with miles of lovely paths.
What makes this property unique
You will be close to everything. The house is in a quiet wooded location but you are minutes from I35 which will take you to the lakes or to the airport. But most people do not travel further than a few minutes from the house since so much is available in the area near downtown.
There are bikes to use as well as a washer and dryer.
There are bikes to use as well as a washer and dryer.
Languages:
English, German, Spanish
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