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Retro Gold With a City View! Steps From Zilker

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

1 bathroomSleeps 3669 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Hot tub
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Austin, TX

Barton Springs Pool
‪7 min walk‬
Austin City Limits
‪12 min walk‬
Zilker Park
‪1 min drive‬
Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Retro Gold With a City View! Steps From Zilker

Unwind in style at this centrally-located studio with a beautiful balcony looking out at tennis courts and the city! Bring your own records for the turntable or blast to the past with some in-house classics. Located steps from Barton Springs and Zilker Park with amazing bike trails and quick access to downtown. Fully stocked kitchen, long mirrors, smart TV, sleeper sofa, propane grill, and highspeed fiber internet with a desk/workspace. Shag rug, velvet curtains, and retro wallpaper all there to enhance your Austin experience! Plug the lights in to light up the patio and good vibes sign! Free parking on-premise (do not worry about parking that says reserved). Up to two vehicles allowed. No parking pass required. Ubers/Lyfts are readily available. Lime/Bird scooters available for rent. Safe and convenient bike paths and trails located just off-premise. Barton Springs Bike Rentals is less than a mile away! I give guests their space but will be available for any questions or needs! Or Misty (cohost) will be! The neighborhood is quiet and welcoming to all guests! Located in one of the safest neighborhoods with easy access to bike trails and the city. Pro tip: Barton Hills Market right next door is very convenient for all types of needs! 1. Driving is very easy since parking is so simple (no passes or money required). Spaces are always available on-premise. 2. Uber/Lyft is quick and easy. Lime/Bird scooters are always around for rent. 3. Walk! Or rent bikes at Barton Springs Bike Rental! ** $30 charge for late check-out every hour past 11 am. ** Absolutely no smoking indoors. ($200 fee) *** Please note that 4-star reviews are negative. We will do our absolute best to make sure your experience is a 5-star stay and that everything on the listing is provided!

Property manager

Cannon Walden

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

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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 fire extinguisher

About the area

Austin

Barton Hills, a neighbourhood in Austin, is home to this condo. 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 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

Barton Springs Pool - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Austin City Limits - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Zilker Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
Moody Theater - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Sixth Street - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

Austin Station - 12 min drive
Downtown Station - 16 min drive
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chuy's - ‬18 min walk
‪Shake Shack - ‬3 min drive
‪Tacodeli - ‬5 min drive
‪Casa de Luz - ‬3 min drive
‪Picnic Food Trailer Park - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Retro Gold With a City View! Steps From Zilker pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Retro Gold With a City View! Steps From Zilker?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retro Gold With a City View! Steps From Zilker?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Retro Gold With a City View! Steps From Zilker located?

Located in Barton Hills, this condo building is steps from Zilker Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Austin Convention Center and Sixth Street. Moody Theater and South Congress Avenue are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Natalie N.

30 May, 2025

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

Celebrate graduation

Great location, clean, enjoyed the stay!

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb H.

23 Feb, 2025

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

Quick weekend to Austin

Had a great stay! Would stay again in the future!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie G.

3 Nov, 2024

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

Lovely stay

Loved the quick communication and easy check in/check out.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren F.

3 Sept, 2024

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

Fun property in a great location

Easy walking distance to Zilker Park and easy drives to restaurants and downtown!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thelma C.

24 Nov, 2024

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

Week stay

It was very relaxing. Host answered questions promptly and was very helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

karen c.

26 Jul, 2024

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

Quiet

Clean and everything you needed for a short stay

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hadley S.

28 Apr, 2024

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

Wonderful South Austin retreat

This was a great little condo! It was walkable to Zilker Park and Barton Springs, and also to the stretch of restaurants on Barton Springs road (15 minutes). It was very clean and well-designed, with plenty of pillows on the bed for a comfortable stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L

1 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Super cute apartment in a safe area. Loved walking to Barton Springs this morning. Comfy bed.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Nicholas T.

23 Dec, 2024

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

Great spot for summer

Great location. Walked to trail of lights and hiked Barton Creek. I was the first one in the shower and quickly ran out of hot water, so maybe not the best winter stay. Left an AirPod in the space, messaged the host, and haven’t heard back for 3 days. But also it’s a few days until Christmas so maybe they’re more responsive in summer.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy C.

27 Aug, 2024

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

Cool Times on Hot Days

As described, a cool mid-mod vibe and compact place. Comfortable inside, and a shaded, leafy balcony view with extra TV outside. Assigned parking and easy walkability (less than 5 minutes) to Zilker’s historic Barton Springs Municipal Pool, made this a perfect escape on the hottest days of Austin’s summer.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah D.

9 May, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication

Barton Hills

Great little apartment in Barton Hills approx. 45 mins walk to Downtown/Rainey St Grocery shop on the doorstep & easy access to Zilker Park Slightly noisy neighbours and outside space could be cleaner, but great little place to stay on a budget

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mollie L.

30 Apr, 2023

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

Perfect location + great communication

This spot was in an absolutely *perfect* location: Barton Springs was footsteps away, and downtown was located minutes out. We enjoyed the view of downtown every morning as we drank coffee on the patio. Any issues we had were swiftly heard and dealt with by Cannon and Misty. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

14 Nov, 2024

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

Bitchen Treehouse

This was the perfect spot that I will seek again. I had to spend a big chunk of one day working from "home" and being out on the balcony made it less work more vacay. The market next door has everything. Huge wine section. Made daily grab n go brekky burritos. Found a day backpack perfect for walking. Can walk out the door and find trails to explore all day. The neighborhood is nice, quiet, never heard a peep from any neighbors. Surrounding neighborhood has lots of new custom homes mixed with cute older homes. I felt safe traveling as a solo female. Easy parking. Easy space for Uber to find/pick up.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

4 Jun, 2024

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

Nice studio condo in an excellent location

We are regular visitors to Austin and this location was probably the best location so far. Two minute walk to Zilker.Close to just about anything else if you like to walk or just a short car ride.The studio was perfect for our needs. Very clean and the communication with Cannon and Misty was excellent. If there was one minor drawback was that you could hear the people above (little kids running around) or people talking through walls next door. It was not an issue, just an observation.Otherwise, it was a great experience and would consider staying again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth H.

3 Jan, 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Studio apartment with access to river walk

Basic accommodation with convenient location to Barton Springs and river. Not a fan of foam bed mattress, so didn’t sleep too well. Apartment efficiently organized with Ikea type furniture. The host generally responsive, but never solved the Roku/tv connection. A little more care to maintenance would help out.

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Richard B.

1 Dec, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving visit 2024

Stayed 3-nights near Zilker during 2024 Thanksgiving week at the condo and was disappointed. We did not sleep well on the foam mattress. The left side of the bed was is against the wall, so if you get up during the night you need to get out at the foot of the bed or crawl over your spouse. The foam mattress was well worn and very uncomfortable for me as I prefer a firm mattress. Also the stove needed a cleaning which made it awful to bake or warm turkey stuffing or anything for that matter. No inside table with chairs to sit and have breakfast. Not a big fan of the accommodations. On a positive note, it was quiet and convenient to our travel needs.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

15 Apr, 2023

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

Perfect Size & Setup

I visited Austin Easter weekend (Fri-Wed) and this place was perfect for me and my 2 adult daughters. It’s quiet but close to the great shopping, walking, dining & fun of Zilker, South Lamar, downtown, SoCo and central Austin. The view at sunrise was awesome on the sunny days. We walked to S. Lamar for meals & coffee. (Patika, Super Thai, Kerbey Lane & Torchy’s were favs). Chuys on Barton Springs was fun too. We liked the vibe of the Deep Eddy and retro decor in the unit. And being on 2nd floor felt safe and quiet. The unit was a good size, needs more bedding options, but the management was quick to provide added linens when asked. Would stay here again on our next trip!!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhett J.

27 May, 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

6 Apr, 2025

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

Great Location!

Cute place. Location can't be beat. Will stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea C.

2 Apr, 2025

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

Excellent Location

Loved our stay! The bed was comfortable, the TV was big and the whole place is cozy! We walked to Zilker Park and Barton Springs and then hung out on the balcony in the evening looking at the skyline! Met the Nextdoor neighbor too, he’s very nice! Would book again!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

29 Sept, 2024

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

Groovy

A cozy studio condo turned into a roomy nostalgia trip. Despite the aesthetic nothing felt run down or broken. The location was close enough to get everywhere you needed to go, but far enough away that things felt quiet and safe when it needed to be. Most comfortable mattress I've ever slept on. Would and will definitely book this location again! .

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl A.

26 Aug, 2024

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

My first overseas trip to Austin

Great walks in the area

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S., Hudsonville

15 Nov, 2023

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

Just right...

We stayed at this clean unit recently and really enjoyed the convenient location. Close to Zilker park and not too far from downtown. We had all we needed from a kitchen perspective (sans dishwasher) and the second floor view of downtown was a treat. We would stay at this location again in a heartbeat. The only thing missing we thought would be a good idea was a bath mat. The on-site washer and dryer (located down the stairs and for small fee) worked well, too. Thanks to the owners for offering this little gem.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cannon Walden

Hi, there! I'm a seasoned traveler originally from NC but very familiar with Austin and everything it has to offer (lived in Austin for over 6 years)!