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Historic Home in Central Austin by UT and Downtown, Walk to Restaurants

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Historic home built in 1915
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, a desk with a chair, and a cityscape painting on the wall.
A living room with a flat-screen TV, a bookshelf, a glass coffee table, a grey sofa, and a cityscape painting on the wall.
A living room with a grey sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dark brown rug.
A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a desk, and a chair. There is a cityscape painting on the wall, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to University of Texas at Austin
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, Elisabet Ney Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park Theatre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Texas at Austin
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Home in Central Austin by UT and Downtown, Walk to Restaurants

Upon check-in you'll receive your own keyless security code to let you into your new home away from home. The main bedroom is furnished with a queen bed. The second bedroom has a twin daybed and a second twin bed. That same space is shared with the dinning table and chairs. There's a full size kitchen, a large living room, and laundry. The 10 foot ceilings and large windows make the home feel even larger than it is. This historic home was completely remodeled in 2010, includes three completely separate residences, and still has its old character and charm from 1915. There's a large fully fenced back yard with a patio set perfect for a relaxing afternoon.

The high speed internet (1 Gbps down and 1 Gbps up) connection and wifi are provided by Google Fiber, which is one of the best, fastest, and most stable internet providers in Austin. Google TV / Youtube TV provides one of the most up to date technologies for the best digital TV available.

Location is everything. Stay in one of the most trendy and historic neighborhoods in Austin. The location is ideal for families or anyone that would like to be close to all of the attractions that Austin has to offer, but also a quiet, relaxing, and safe neighborhood and home to come back to after exploring.

Walk a few blocks and you can have breakfast or coffee at one of the best bakeries in Austin, shop at a local grocery store, have lunch at several restaurants, view the many early 1900 Victorian homes, or an afternoon snack at a local sandwich shop that's been open since 1909. If you want to travel somewhere farther away in Austin, the bus route is on the next street. Hop right onto the bus and go anywhere for $1. If you need any recommendations on places to eat or see in Austin, we are more than happy to help any time.

We are family friendly and can accommodate children 5 years old or older. Total of 4 people includes any children.

City of Austin Short Term Rental License: OL 2014 001250
*Austin requires a license number to be shown in all online listings for legally operating rentals. Beware of ads that do not have a license number displayed.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No children under 5 years old allowed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
1) Please leave towels in the bathroom and leave sheets on the bed as they are. No need to wash any sheets or towels. 2) Please leave the home as reasonably clean as you can.
3) Feel free to leave any usable or new food/drinks in the kitchen for the cleaners to take home. They take what they can so it won’t go to waste. Anything else, please throw away.
4) Please turn the heat down to <70º F> in the winter, and please turn the A/C up to <80º F> in the summer. 5) Take out all trash. Please do not leave any trash. 6) Please lock all doors and windows.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 387560
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Austin

Located in Austin, this holiday home is in the city centre. Moody Theater and Austin City Limits are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Sixth Street and Rainey Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium or Moody Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Elisabet Ney Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bettie Hamilton Woodburn Residence - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hyde Park Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Highland Station - 10 min drive
  • Austin Station - 14 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jason's Deli - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Freebirds World Burrito - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Via 313 Pizza - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Home in Central Austin by UT and Downtown, Walk to Restaurants pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Home in Central Austin by UT and Downtown, Walk to Restaurants?

As of 27 Jul, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Home in Central Austin by UT and Downtown, Walk to Restaurants on 22 Feb, 2027 start from S$1,791, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Historic Home in Central Austin by UT and Downtown, Walk to Restaurants?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Home in Central Austin by UT and Downtown, Walk to Restaurants?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Home in Central Austin by UT and Downtown, Walk to Restaurants?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Home in Central Austin by UT and Downtown, Walk to Restaurants located?

Located in Hyde Park, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of University of Texas at Austin, Sixth Street and Moody Center. Austin Convention Center is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to stay. The owner was very nice and was responsive, the place was clean and met all of our needs. Not far from campus and a short drive to downtown. Lots of food options nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was clean and quiet and in a great location. The parking was easy and the host was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Charming, in a lovely neighborhood! Check in and check out were very easy. Owner was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really good communication from the host. Well kept property in a nice neighborhood. Lots of street parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband had stayed at this property with friends last October. It was so clean and the owner so helpful that we decided to return together for my 50th this March. It was so convenient for local amenities and was close to the bus stop for easy transport links to downtown Austin. The owner was excellent at keeping in touch to make sure all was okay, even alerting us to a local powercut. The property had everything you need for a relaxing stay away from home. For the price, it was also excellent value for money. We would definitely recommend and would seek it out again if we were returning to Austin.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a great property in the north of Austin, but very close to downtown. There were restaurants close and it was easy to get further away. The most surprising thing was how quiet it was. The neighborhood was so quiet it was hard to believe I was in a city. The house was clean and nice with everything I needed for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is in a quiet neighbourhood close to the northern end of the UT campus, ideal for visiting parents. The staircase to the main bedroom is narrow and a little steep, so not too suitable for very young or old, but otherwise fine. Definitely would recommend visiting Quack's bakery a short walk away. Parking outside the property is fine. As visitors from outside the US we had lots of problems with parking apps in Austin not working with our non-US phones (both android and apple). But the property is close enough for taxis/ubers/weymos to be affordable.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ram D.

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

Great Stay

We had a great stay, location and neighbourhood are super nice. Pete was very responsive on all items. The house very clean.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia D.

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

Wonderful stay in beautiful neighbourhood

The home is situated in a beautiful neighbourhood which is close to the university and minutes from downtown. The property is clean an roomy. Pete responded promptly when there was a problem with the lock. We would definitely book with him again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbie T.

great location

This was a great place. Fantastic location and very comfortable. Highly recommend if you need to be close to downtown. Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Perfect base for exploring Austin

This house was ideal for our family of four during our five-day stay in Austin. We loved the quiet, residential neighborhood and the proximity to excellent restaurants and cafes. It was easy to get to the University and downtown. Pete was helpful and very responsive to our questions. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Dottie P.

Great Location

Great Location! Walking distance to grocery and restaurants. Clean and well equipped. Not crazy about the big staircase but its workable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeanne W.

Very clean. Limited supplies as far as dishes and things needed for daily living

We were in Austin for our daughters wedding. We had a 5 week stay. The house was not a comfortable house to lounge in the evening. It had bare essentials and the tub was difficult for us older folks to get in and out of. Younger people may have a better time there. I would not go back
Stayed 38 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
I am glad to hear you found the home very clean! That is something we strive to ensure. I am sorry to hear you found the house not to your liking overall though. We do have the house supplied with all necessary essentials, and if someone lets us know that they need something else during their stay we are happy to look into it and see if we can provide it. Everything needed for a comfortable stay should be there, however. There is a claw foot tub in the bathroom, but we make that clear in the listing so that anyone with mobility issues is aware before booking the listing. As far as the home being uncomfortable in the evenings to lounge, I'm not entirely sure what that means. The living room has a plush rug and a large L-shaped couch with a coffee table and side tables that allows for quite a bit of seating for a good number of people and plenty of space to snack, set down drinks, put up your feet, etc. Again, I am sorry to hear that you were disappointed.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly F.

Great location, clean, neat and comfortable. Really close to UT. We had a great stay!

This place is great- we decided to go with VRBO instead of hotel for a swim meet at the university pool. It was such a great location. Restaurants, grocery, really cool sculpture museum all within walking distance. The neighborhood is so neat- we loved walking around and checking out all the cool homes. Easy to get anywhere in Austin from this place. We were super comfortable, kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. House is neat and clean. Enjoyed our stay. Love Austin!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Aliza D.

Nice clean and terrific location

My husband and I stayed here wile visiting my daughter who is a student at UT. It was a wonderful, clean and spacious apartment. The instructions for arrival and departure were very simple. The location is in an adorable neighborhood just north of campus. While we did not use the "second bedroom", I was surprised to see it doubled as a dining room. The master bedroom is on the second level and the staircase is low and steep so be aware. It was fine for us. The living room and kitchen are huge, just wish there was a toaster oven. All in all it was a wonderful experience, and I recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Great location. Very nice neighborhood. Clean unit.

My wife and I and a friend stayed here in this 2 bedroom unit for 2 nights. It was great overall. It was a very clean place with nice sized rooms, living, and kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Joffrey D.

Bons moments

Nous avons passé un bon moment dans cette résidence située dans un quartier très agréable. Sans s’etre croisé, Pete s’est montré très disponible et réactif à nos demandes. Nous n’avons rencontré aucun problème. Quelques points d’améliorations néanmoins : la salle de bain qui mériterait un petit coup de jeune et la table pour prendre les repas qui se trouve dans la même pièce que la seconde chambre. Le salon, la chambre principale, et la cuisine sont très biens quand à eux. Merci Pete!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle E.

Refurbished Victorian-style home in residential Hyde Park

This lovely Victorian-style home is appointed with modern Swedish furnishings throughout. It is well-located in Hyde Park - close to small shops and with easy access to major roads - immaculately clean with all tile and wood flooring throughout, and very quiet (there are few sidewalks in the neighborhood). It was very comfortable for a family of essentially 4 adults, with a few points, below, to take note of for any future guests. Being a refurbished-Victorian, it is light on electrical outlets throughout, so bring a power strip if you don't ditch the computers/cell-phones. The cooling system was barely able to keep up with the Texas summer heat. The owner prefers a no-shoes policy, which can be a little difficult on the slick floors, as one of us learned the hard way. Also, the tub is a step-up claw foot arrangement for showering, and the stairs to the large bedroom are steep. There are additionally several small steps in various locations in the home. People with mobility issues should rethink this location. Street parking is a breeze. The trees in the area are lovely and the neighbors are all friendly. The kitchen is a little light on dishes -- you basically have to wash after every meal or snack for four people. Overall we had a very nice stay and would be happy to do it again, but might plan our luggage a little differently and try to eat out more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Wonderful place & great location

I stayed for a week in this apartment and it was great. The location is perfect--nice neighborhood and coffee shops and restaurants nearby. Very close to UT campus. The apartment had everything that I needed and was clean and cute. Also, Pete is wonderful. Stayed in touch, answered questions promptly, and helped looked for an item that I thought that I had lost! Terrific place!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

Cute house in eclectic neighborhood

We had a very comfortable stay. Loved the neighborhood!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

Nice

Very nice neighborhood location. Quiet. Walking distance to a park and restaurants, close to the university. Convenient street parking. The place itself was clean, nicely furnished, the upstairs bedroom was quite nice and comfy, nice big kitchen with the essentials. My only complaint was that it didn't feel cozy. Also the bathroom was small and the deep tub could be difficult for some to step in and out of.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Charming neighborhood, great place to stay

We loved this neighborhood and the house we clean, comfortable, and well kept. It was a very nice stay. I would recommend it to anyone. It was just a short $10ish Lift ride to almost anywhere in the city. We walked to a sweet bakery about 4 blocks away for great lattes and yummy pastries.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marty L.

Very Nice!

This is our second stay in this unit and we were just as pleased this time as the last. The unit is very clean and equipped with everything you need for a short or long stay. The location is great and in a very nice neighborhood which is great for walking. The laundry is shared in a garage out back. Pete, the owner, is very prompt with replies to my questions and very helpful. We will stay again on our next visit to Austin.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Very Nice & Comfortable

Very nice comfortable house with everything you need for an enjoyable stay. Beautiful, secluded suburban neighborhood but only a short drive from U TX and downtown area. Served as a perfect base for our visit to Austin
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Love the neighborhood!

We loved the Hyde Park neighborhood. It is full of charming homes (all with front porches!) and sidewalks for easy walks. It's convenient to the University of Texas, parks and the downtown area. What I don't think is clear in the description is that the one bathroom is on the main floor and very small (clawfoot tub is original and it's a major step over the sides into it). The spacious queen bedroom is upstairs. To get from one to the other is a narrow steep staircase (If you're tall...duck!). The other area for sleeping is shared with the dining table off the kitchen. The outdoor area in the backyard was not appealing. Although the shade tree is nice, the yard is mainly dirt, and looks out on the alley with the garbage and recycling receptacles. There are 3 air-conditioning units that I think would be noisy in the summer if they were all running. As others have stated, Pete its the best host! He was responsive to all our requests and questions. The unit is spacious and well priced. Restaurants, grocery stores and coffee shops close by were great!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2018

About the host

Hosted by Pete Gilcrease

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My wife and I live in Austin in Hyde Park and love the area. If you have any questions about things to do here or restaurants to eat at, we'd love to help!

Why they chose this property

Hyde Park is a quiet neighborhood near downtown Austin. It's great having access to everything downtown and central Austin has to offer and then come home to a quiet neighborhood.

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