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100-year old bungalow in the heart of the City, walking distance to Zilker Park!
Holiday home with kitchen, 7-minute walk to Lady Bird Lake
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft
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Explore the area
- Place, Lady Bird Lake
- Place, Zilker Park
- Place, Austin City Limits
- Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
100-year old bungalow in the heart of the City, walking distance to Zilker Park!
The Upson House is a Craftsman Style Bungalow built in 1916. It has been well cared for and is perfectly located in the heart of Austin. The house is within walking distance to Deep Eddy, Zilker Park, lots of great restaurants and night life. There is also a guest house on the same property listed on Home Away and available for separate or concurrent booking. It is called the Johnson Creek Cabin (see listing number 1171643). The Upson House has two bedrooms. One with a king bed and another with a double bed. There are also two large couches in the living room and a separate dining room. Although the kitchen and bathroom have been updated, there is no automatic dishwasher or bathtub. There is a washer and dryer in the guest house that is only available with concurrent booking or permission by other guests who may be staying there. There is a lot of outdoor living space to be shared by guests of both the main house and guest house. Parking is available off street for when both properties are booked concurrently or curbside by dedicated residential parking permit window tag.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 Austin City Limits and Moody Theater 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. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
Austin, TX
What's nearby
- Lady Bird Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- West Sixth Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Zilker Park - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
- Austin City Limits - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Barton Springs Pool - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Tumble22 - 2 min walk
- ThunderCloud Subs - 2 min walk
- Donn's Depot - 12 min walk
- Mean Eyed Cat - 10 min walk
- JuiceLand - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Doug Johnson
I am a life-long Texan. I grew up in Beaumont. Moved to Austin in the mid-70's and graduated from UT in 1981. I have two grown children who both grew up in the house and where I still live. I have owned the place for over 30 years. In the summer of 2017, I converted the existing 18' x 24' barn at the back of the property into a guest cabin. It is a perfect addition to my small home for when friends and family come to visit, and where I am now pleased to host traveling guests. I am a retired engineer doing part-time consulting work.
Why they chose this property
This is the sort of place people think of when they say "location, location, location"! It is perfect for couples wanting to enjoy all of what is best about Austin.
What makes this property unique
Walking distance to Ladybird Lake, Zilker Park, and downtown Austin.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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