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'Amazing Location' SoCo Apartment - 1/2 Block to Restaurants, Shops, Live Music

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, South Congress Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, South First Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lady Bird Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

'Amazing Location' SoCo Apartment - 1/2 Block to Restaurants, Shops, Live Music

Visit Austin and stay in the best SoCo location - less than 150 ft. from South Congress Avenue's vibrant center - located on the block, halfway between Vesapio Restaurant and June's All Day Restaurant, diagonally across from the South Congress Hotel. Step out the Lofts private courtyard door and around the corner to fine restaurants, boutiques, food trailers, live music and the hub of activities for Austin's major events. This location is right in the middle of many of the special live venues for SXSW, and close by all of Austin's local year round entertainment. There are 20 fine restaurants to choose from less than a 10 minute walk from our front door. We welcome visitors from all over the world. Read our reviews !! - Our guests love staying here...

The Art Alley Loft is a fresh clean studio apartment, built specifically for visitors wanting to be in the heart of Austin's activities - This beautiful apartment has a queen size bed, and a comfortable lounging area with luxury private bath that offers you a personal retreat right in the middle of one of Austin's favorite city spots.

Our heart of SoCo location is right off S. Congress Ave in the Bouldin Creek neighborhood - putting you minutes from downtown and at the center of SoCo, two blocks from the Hotel San Jose and around the corner from the South Congress Hotel. All of our visitors truly enjoy this vibrant area.

The Art Alley Loft has a mini-refrigerator, microwave oven, hot-water kettle, plates, silverware, cups, glasses and wine glasses - everything you need for light eating in this apartment home, and with dozens of interesting and gourmet restaurants to choose from, good food is always close by.

Fantastic restaurants, 24/7 breakfast, live music, boutique and vintage shopping are all just steps away from your front door - relax and enjoy the private courtyard area.

We often provide a home brew craft beer tasting to guests in the courtyard (if we're not off at one of the many Austin special events)...

The Art Alley Loft was registered and licensed by the City of Austin in 2012 as an approved Short Term Rental (Austin STR) property, meeting the city code inspection and safety requirements. City of Austin - Licensed Short Term Rental (STR) - 2019 License .

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Our Loft is not recommended for young children
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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
Smokers may smoke outside in the Courtyard below

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number OL 2017 007032

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Austin

Located in Austin, this apartment is in the city centre. 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 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • South Congress Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • South First Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lady Bird Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Palmer Events Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Long Center for the Performing Arts - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Downtown Station - 10 min drive
  • Austin Station - 11 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Home Slice Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hopdoddy Burger Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Güero's Taco Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪C-Boy's Heart & Soul - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Magnolia Cafe - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Amazing Location' SoCo Apartment - 1/2 Block to Restaurants, Shops, Live Music pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 'Amazing Location' SoCo Apartment - 1/2 Block to Restaurants, Shops, Live Music?

As of 27 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'Amazing Location' SoCo Apartment - 1/2 Block to Restaurants, Shops, Live Music on 16 Feb, 2023 start from S$206, 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 'Amazing Location' SoCo Apartment - 1/2 Block to Restaurants, Shops, Live Music?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Amazing Location' SoCo Apartment - 1/2 Block to Restaurants, Shops, Live Music?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Amazing Location' SoCo Apartment - 1/2 Block to Restaurants, Shops, Live Music?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'Amazing Location' SoCo Apartment - 1/2 Block to Restaurants, Shops, Live Music located?

Located in South Congress, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of South Congress Avenue and Lady Bird Lake. Sixth Street and University of Texas at Austin are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Herbert V.

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

Nice place for one or two people

Clean and cool when you need to get out of the heat. Plenty of restaurants around especially Magnolia. Great food for reasonable prices. Lots of nice shops to browse around in.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

Great loft in the SoCo district in Austin

Wonderful host. Location is right in the South Congress area of restaurants and shops. Enjoyed long walks and bike rides. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Austin E.

Great place for a short stay in Austin

Amazing location and welcoming hosts (who as other reviewers have mentioned, provided us with some tasty home brew on arrival). The loft was cozy and the beds were very comfortable. Free beers, water, and snacks were a nice touch, and except for a coffee maker (there is a kettle) we had everything we could ask for. Only slight downside is that the walls are somewhat thin, and if you have neighbors staying in the other loft, you'll definitely know it (especially if they decide to start playing the piano that's in that one!). All in all, a great and convenient place to stay for a short trip to Austin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Denise V.

Wonderful!!

Ideal location. Nan was there to greet us upon arrival to answer any questions. Charming location, clean, great walkable neighborhood. Grocery across the alley (short hop for morning coffee!) plus shops. We ran out of time to enjoy all the restaurants we intended to try. Nan recommended "Fasten" (Austin version of Uber). It was great for our return to airport and 30% less than cab from airport. Ideal for bus service to Capitol, UT, LBJ Library, 6th Street restaurants (try Parkside!). We would definitely stay here again when visiting Austin.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Small and perfectly formed in a great spot.

Although this property is a studio it has everything you need for a stay in Austin. There are many bars, restaurants and coffee shops nearby including both C Boys and The Continental Club if music is your thing. Sixth Street is about a 25 minute walk down hill - although of course this means it's uphill on the way home! However, if you can't face walking, an Uber home from down town costs about $8. We also enjoyed breakfast at June's which is literally 2 minutes away. Nan is quick to respond to any queries and check in is really easy. A great apartment and highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Archival

6/10 Okay

Kelly C.

Cute loft in fun area

Overall we enjoyed our stay at the loft. We were super bummed that on our first day there we had planned to bike all around Austin and the property boasted lots of bikes for our use. Turns out, only John can handle the bikes and his wife Nan, just flat out wouldn't lend us one even though they were right there in front of her. Super annoying! We ended up spending over $70 to rent bikes and had to walk downtown to get them. Other than that, the loft was fine. Could have used a full length mirror or just a second mirror out of the bathroom so that we were not fighting for bathroom time and space.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

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

Great location!

I will be staying here again. The location is better than described and the place is perfect. Nan is also a great communicator.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

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

Very comfortable, clean, walking distance to fun/ restaurants.

Verry good choice for two and a rental car. The unit is behind stores and restaurants in an alley.With deliveries and thrash pick up in the early hours. No big deal but was not ready for the wake-up call. Will stay again.👍🏽👍🏽Mercy Nan
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan W.

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

Great location

This loft is in a great location, close to So. Congress dining and shopping. Our host was very helpful with suggestions on places to eat or drink. It was also an easy walk to Capitol or UT.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve J.

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

Location, Location, Location

Right beside S Congress nightlife but far enough away for a great nights sleep……..highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryson B.

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

Great location!

The loft was clean and had all the necessary amenities for our stay. The location is perfect and very accessible to tons of great restaurants and shopping in South Congress. Also a nice walk to downtown! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

Awesome location and host!

My colleg-age daughter and I stayed here for a spring break getaway. Awesome location! Loft was perfect. Close to everything and Uber was always easy to get. Felt very safe as two women walking around. Nan is a fantastic host and was so responsive—even set out beach towels and a blanket for a day at Barton Springs. Will definitely stay here again when we come Back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Awesome walkable location

Greeted by owner, held our luggage while we explored, since we arrived early,. Realty enjoyed Austin and walked downtown, Barton springs, ladybird and capitol!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Location location location!

Great spot for walking around to explore shops and restaurants in the area. Short Uber rides to spots across the bridge as well. Very clean and homey.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Close to EVERYTHING!!

Best location right off of South Congress! The loft is decorated beautifully, the bed & pillows were super comfortable, parking was easy & there is some delicious places to eat within walking distance!! Nan was so quick to respond when we had questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayley G.

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

Great hidden gem in fantastic location!

I stayed at this property with my sister over the 2021 F1 US Grand Prix weekend and had an absolutely lovely time. Nan was easy to reach with any questions we had, and we enjoyed having access to the goodies of water, snacks, and beer provided for us. The SoCo neighborhood is such a lovely walkable area, and my sister and I were fully content to spend the majority of our time in the area after the conclusion of the GP weekend. We would absolutely love to come back and recommend this property to anyone interested in staying in the SoCo neighborhood!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dru R.

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

The Beat of Austin at your door.

Just for the location alone I’d give a 5-star review. Just off South Congress and in a beautiful neighborhood, it couldn’t be any more convenient to walk, e-scooter/bike or catch an Uber to anywhere in the city. The loft itself was so nice, open, and sunny. With the AC keeping it a comfortable setting all day it was the perfect spot to grab an afternoon nap in between meeting up with friends and our adventures in the city. Our host, Nan, was great about communicating via the app and was happy to accommodated requests like borrowing outdoor fold up chairs. I would highly recommend and will definitely stay again the next time I’m in Austin.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

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

I’m so glad we picked this location!

It was the cutest little space to cool off and have a siesta between exploring all that Austin has to offer. There was a lot within walking distance or hop on a scooter. And other hot spots were a short Uber ride away. I could have stayed just on south Congress the whole time and been very happy. Nan was very helpful and sweet. Like every Texan we met! We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia K.

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

Comfortable and artsy loft in Austin.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The location was amazing. Just steps from shops and restaurants in South Congress. The loft was very clean and comfortable. We loved the courtyard that was available for us to use. We will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brady M.

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

Perfect for walking

Great location, surprisingly quiet yet not more than 60ft from the main drag. Communication with owner was very available. Everything was easy except the tv but who uses the tv when you've got all that available?
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

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

Stellar

Booked this space as a surprise for my mom & she loved it! The host was very pleasant to interact with & made sure things went smoothly. Can’t wait to visit myself!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti B.

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

Visit to Austin

This property was spotless and very comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Great stay, incredible location!

This is a fantastic studio - very comfortable and clean and location can't be beat! Definitely hope to stay again on future trips to Austin! Thank you, Nan!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

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

Great Location

This property is clean and in a great location! In the heart of S Congress.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun J.

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

Fantastic all around experience

Hosts were extremely helpful & knowledgeable. Loft apartment was situated in the best part of the city in close proximity to everything yet still quiet. Apartment was also extremely well designed and had everything you would need for an extended stay. Highly recommend and will be back for sure.
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Nan

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Hi - I'm Nan… We've been Austin residents for over 22 years - and have traveled across the US and around the world, using VRBO / Home Away for our stays in many different countries.

We enjoy live music, great food, good friends and all the varied outdoor activities that Austin has to offer.

Our guests like to start their day with coffee in the private courtyard, and end the day in the courtyard sipping a nice refreshing beverage.

Why they chose this property

We chose this property to live right in the middle of one of Austin's most happening areas SoCo (S. Congress / Bouldin Creek area) & SoFi (South First St. area) - we love to walk or bike everywhere and there's always something fun to do or a great restaurant choice just minutes away.

With dozens of personal experiences staying at VRBO apartments around the world, we knew exactly what we wanted to provide in our Art Alley Loft for you to have the best stay in Austin !!

What makes this property unique

We provide a long list of items available for you to use during your visit…including: Folding Chairs, Oversize Pool Towels (to use at the springs), Full Sets of Frisbee Golf Disks (3 courses in town), Day Packs, Walking Sticks, Picnic Wine Glasses, and much, much more...

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