Walk to Restaurants & Shopping; 1 mile to SoCo

Photo gallery for Walk to Restaurants & Shopping; 1 mile to SoCo

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden dining table, and a built-in bookshelf.
A wooden fence, a table with chairs, and a tree in a garden area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and orange chairs.
A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a desk area with a chair.
A small, single-story house with a red door and a blue exterior.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to South Congress Avenue

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

View in a map
Austin, TX
  • Place, South First Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, South Congress Avenue
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmer Events Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Studio

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

Add dates for prices

Similar properties

Private kitchen
Fabulous 2-bedroom townhome in vibrant Austin. Close to downtown!
Galindo
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
Fabulous 2-bedroom townhome in vibrant Austin. Close to downtown!

About the area

Austin

Bouldin Creek, a neighbourhood in Austin, is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Zilker Park and Lady Bird Lake, 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.
View more Cottages in AustinOpens in a new window
Map
Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • South First Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Greetings from Austin Mural - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • South Congress Avenue - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Palmer Events Center - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Long Center for the Performing Arts - 7 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 10 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 11 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Habanero Mexican Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪El Tacorrido - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Once Over Coffee Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bouldin Creek Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dish Society - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Restaurants & Shopping; 1 mile to SoCo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Walk to Restaurants & Shopping; 1 mile to SoCo?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Restaurants & Shopping; 1 mile to SoCo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Restaurants & Shopping; 1 mile to SoCo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Restaurants & Shopping; 1 mile to SoCo located?

Located in Bouldin Creek, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of South First Street and South Congress Avenue. Zilker Park and Sixth Street are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 128 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, very clean, comfortable bed, very quit, will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute, great location, great hosts, excellent stay. The rental is a tidy and cozy spot situated under a canopy of Hill Country green. It is plenty quiet but well within walking distance to neighbor businesses or a short drive to other city destinations. The host was great and prompt communicator. Being that this was my first experience on this platform, I will definitely be recommending and returning for future stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place in a fantastic location. I will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2026
Thank you! We're happy to know you enjoyed the location and your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, cozy place close to SoCo!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept, 2026
Thank you for being such a great guest! We loved hosting you and truly appreciated how respectful, clean, and easy to communicate with you were. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and up-to-date property. Excellent location. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the cleanliness, updated features, and convenient location of the property. We truly appreciate your feedback and are glad you had a great stay. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy smaller place that worked very well for a landing spot each night. Exactly what we were looking for on this trip.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad the space was exactly what you were looking for and served as a cozy, comfortable home base during your trip. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and would be happy to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the place so much! We booked last minute for the 4th of July weekend and we had a blast. This place has everything you need to feel like home. Perfect for 2 people. Everything was clean and all the places we wanted to go were walkable or a short drive. Would recommend and come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept, 2026
Thank you for being such a wonderful guest! We loved hosting you and truly appreciated how respectful, clean, and easy to communicate with you were. We would gladly welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage provided the perfect stay for the wife and I. It was quaint, clean and in a great location. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a 1-2 person place while in Austin.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2026
Thank you for the kind review! We're so glad the cottage was a perfect fit for your stay and that you enjoyed the cleanliness and location. We really appreciate the recommendation and would love to host you again in Austin! 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage, well maintained and close to shops and restaurants. Quiet neighborhood and friendly community. Will rent again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We appreciate your support and look forward to hosting you again! 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay and awesome location!

Great place to stay and awesome location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2023
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure hosting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you want a great little space which is walkable to incredible neighborhood spots, this is a perfect stay. Great location, cozy and really great service (comms, description, state-of-rental, etc).Highly recommend for business travel or just over a long-weekend.I'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2026
Great! Glad everything worked for you. You are welcome back, anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful bungalow!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean house, very convenient to local food and bars. We enjoyed our stay at Johanna Bee
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec, 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed the clean space and convenient location. We’d be happy to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in a cute and well equipped cottage. I agree with other reviews that small touches like filtered water and ice already made were a plus. Off street parking right outside unit is also nice. Great walkable neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2026
Thank you for the lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed the cottage, the thoughtful touches, and the convenient parking. It’s great to hear you appreciated the walkable neighborhood as well. We’d be happy to host you again anytime! 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved everything about this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just love the live music and people in Austin. Our little cottage was perfect for the two of us. We appreciated the cleanliness. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan, 2026
Thank you for the lovely review! It’s great to hear the cleanliness stood out, and we’d be happy to host you again anytime. 🎶😊
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful about the place - clean welcoming & really great location. The bed is not comfortable but if you are not particular about that 5 stars.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec, 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you found the place clean, welcoming, and well-located. We appreciate your note about the bed and will keep it in mind for future improvements. We’d love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little place, decent location and quiet neighborhood. Good choice of restaurants near by

10/10 would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb, 2024
Jeff was a great guest. Very quiet and left the house as they have checked-in. Recommended to other hosts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

We loved the location of this place. Easily walkable to several great restaurants!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2023
Amy and husband were very kind and kept the place neat and clean. They are a lovely couple to be around. High recommended!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Very cute! Perfect access to our favorite Austin fun spots.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful place to stay. It was perfect for two people, spacious, comfortable, and very homey. Everything was clean and clearly well taken care of. Communication was clear and seamless throughout our stay. We especially appreciated the thoughtful guidebook with local recommendations for food, activities, and places to explore. Such a great touch. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2026
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback! 😊 We’re really happy to hear the space felt comfortable and homey for you both, and that everything met your expectations. Glad you found the guidebook helpful too—that means a lot! It was a pleasure hosting you, and you’re always welcome back anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

We enjoyed our stay...cute little place - quiet neighborhood. Easy walking distance to 1st St and SoCo areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2023
I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay! It sounds like you had a wonderful experience with a charming location. You were a great guest and left the house in good condition. Thank you for choosing us! See you next time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Recommend!

Very clean, shower was great, quiet, queen bed, host was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

So many places to walk to. Great place
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2023
Loves hosting Sandy because she treated the place with great respect, had a great time, and enjoyed the area. I hope to get to host her again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and serene

Clean, private, and very quiet. Great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback