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Eclectic 3 Bedroom | Block from South Congress!

2.0 star property
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Life Off SoCo, a one-of-a-kind home just south of downtown Austin, embodies the city's eclectic vibe. Discover unique art and décor in every room, unwind in the sunny living room with a smart TV, or step out onto the shaded back deck for dining and relaxation.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms107 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Eclectic 3 Bedroom | Block from South Congress!

Summary:

Welcome to your South Austin home base! This 3-bedroom house sleeps up to 7 and puts you close to Zilker Park, Barton Springs, Lady Bird Lake, and downtown’s live music and dining.



The Space:

Settle into a comfortable, pet-friendly home designed for easy Austin days and nights. With three private bedrooms and three full bathrooms, there’s room for your group to spread out. A loft offers extra flexibility with a twin-size sleeper and a laptop-friendly workspace—handy for remote work or planning your day.

Unwind in the main living area with a stereo system for your soundtrack, stay connected with WiFi, and refresh your wardrobe with the in-home washer and dryer. Step outside to the backyard/garden space for morning coffee or an evening wind-down. Driveway parking for two cars keeps arrivals simple, and additional metered street parking is available as needed.



From here, you’re minutes from south Austin favorites, with easy access to the Texas State Capitol, the Congress Bridge bats, the Greetings from Austin mural, Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool (with paddleboard and kayak rentals), Lady Bird Lake trails, and the legendary bars and clubs along 6th Street.



What You’ll Love (Features)

• Sleeps up to 7 across 3 bedrooms, plus a loft with a twin sleeper

• Backyard/garden area for relaxing

• Laptop-friendly workspace + WiFi

• Stereo system for your favorite tunes

• In-home washer and dryer

• Parking for up to 2 vehicles in the driveway (see Important Things to Note for details)

• Pet friendly for up to 5 dogs (fees apply; see Important Things to Note)



Layout (Sleeping Arrangements & Bathrooms)

• Bedroom 1: Queen bed, sleeps 2

• Bedroom 2: Full bed, sleeps 2

• Bedroom 3: Queen bed, sleeps 2; ensuite bathroom with two individual vanities and a walk-in shower

• Loft: Twin-size sofa sleeper, sleeps 1; also includes a laptop-friendly workspace

Bathrooms:

• Bathroom 1 (Ensuite to Bedroom 3): Walk-in shower, two individual vanities

• Bathroom 2 (Main Floor, Hall): Pedestal sink, shower/tub combo

• Bathroom 3 (Second Floor, Hall): Pedestal sink, walk-in shower



Important Things to Note

• Parking: Driveway parking for up to 2 vehicles. Additional metered/paid street parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. No additional onsite parking beyond what’s described.

• Stairs: This is a multi-level home; stairs are required.

• Laundry: Washer and dryer are available in the home.

• Pet Policy: We’re happy to welcome your furry friends! Up to 5 dogs are allowed per stay. An additional fee of $75 per dog applies. If you are provided the option, please include your pet(s) in the guest count at booking. If this is not an option, please reach out to our Guest Experience team prior to your stay to add your pet(s) and ensure the fee is processed.

• Check in is at 4:00 PM and checkout is at 10:00 AM. We cannot guarantee or approve early check in or late checkout requests in advance.

• We recommend considering travel insurance, just in case any unexpected changes come up. We do stick to our cancellation policy and want to make sure you're covered!

• We provide bedding, towels and a small starter set of essentials to help get you settled. Feel free to message us for details on what’s included.

• Salt, pepper, and cooking oil are not provided unless otherwise noted.



Getting Around:

Vibrant South Austin location near restaurants, landmarks, Zilker Park, Barton Springs, Lady Bird Lake, and downtown’s 6th Street

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,152 square feet

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please read each of the rules carefully to avoid any danger and/or deductions from your security deposit upon check-out. You must be at least 21 ye...

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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About the area

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in South Congress, a neighbourhood in Austin. 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.
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Palmer Events Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Austin Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Texas State Capitol - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Sixth Street - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Downtown Station - 9 min drive
  • Austin Station - 10 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Home Slice Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hopdoddy Burger Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Joann's Fine Foods - ‬4 min walk
  • Güero's Taco Bar
  • ‪Perla's - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Eclectic 3 Bedroom | Block from South Congress! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Eclectic 3 Bedroom | Block from South Congress!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Eclectic 3 Bedroom | Block from South Congress! located?

Located in South Congress, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of South Congress Avenue and Lady Bird Lake. University of Texas at Austin and Sixth Street are also within 3 miles (5 km). Downtown Station is 30 minutes by foot.

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Eclectic 3 Bedroom | Block from South Congress! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Becky J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was fantastic, perfect location and perfect set up for multiple couples or friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

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

Perfect for a getaway!

Amazing location, walking distance from a ton of shopping and food options.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location,Location,Location. This spot was as advertised. We loved the eclectic vibe and ease and comfort of the space.More importantly, the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

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

Weekend Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at this location. It’s within walking distance to Congress Street establishments. There were plenty of places to go and activities to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

john m.

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

Great Place; Great Location

Perfect place to have a quiet spot to go back to after hanging out on Congress
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth N.

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

College Friends Reunion

Enjoyed our stay in Austin and say all the sights and did many activities, this spot was a perfect location for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Boho chic

Our family loved this. The property was awesome. There is lots of room for everyone. There is a lot of cool stuff on the walls and collections to look at. We love the outdoor yard space. There are limited cooking supplies, but I was thrilled to see a tea kettle. We love the location and we would definitely come back the next time we visit Austin!!!!.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten G.

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

Great Home

Great home that was close to everything we came for. Loved sitting outside in a private yard. Lots of dishes. We needed some supplies like foil and plastic wrap. Each room had its own bathroom which was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

great

great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

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

Girls Trip

Great location and fun decor. You can walk to South Congress area, close to great restaurants and fun shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy M.

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

Great location

There are a few maintenance issues that need addressing including towel racks coming lose off the wall upstairs, coffee maker would only work making half a pot and downstairs bedroom door handle needs addressing as it was a struggle to open the door. Would suggest that a mirror be put in that room as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

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

Family Tour of Texas

We loved this property! It was fun and as advertised! The location could not have been better!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Fun spot to visit with old friends

Our group of friends all flew in for some time together to celebrate 30 years of friendship. It was a great place to sit and chat in the living room and it was nice that we each had our own bedroom and bathroom. The bed linens were super comfy and the house was interesting and we enjoyed all the artwork. This is definitely a quirky old place so if you don’t love that, it’s not the right place! But it was perfect for us and the location couldn’t be beat. Easy walking to shops and restaurants. If only we hadn’t visited during a winter storm it would have been absolutely perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saundra S.

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

Fabulous stay in Austin

We rent properties for short stays in Austin fairly frequently, and this was by far one the best places we have stayed. Our group included 2 adults and 3 teens/young adults. There was ample space for all, and a fun outdoor area to enjoy when 2 other family members joined us for a visit. The house has a very cool vibe, was immaculate and the pictures are very accurate. We were literally 1 block from S. Congress, so it was easy to walk to where a lot of the local action is. But it was surprisingly quiet - never was disturbed by late night noise.We definitely recommend this fun house for a family or friend get-together!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna C.

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

Girl gang Austin Trip

Our groups of girls enjoyed our stay immensely. Everything about the house was wonderful - it was cute, clean, comfortable, well equipped, eclectically decorated, so much room to spread out. The location couldn’t be beat. Thank goodness for its own driveway. Management company was accommodating too when we asked for early check in and later checkout. We’d definitely recommend a stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

Quick birthday(s) celebration

It was my sister’s 60th & my daughter’s 21st birthday celebration. The location was EXCELLENT. Short short walk to everywhere and the parking in driveway was one of the best thing about the house since you had to pay for parking EVERYWHERE in Austin which we were not aware. House had everything we need but we didn’t need much since we did not spend much time there. One thing, one of the beds in the bedroom is extremely high. We had no kids of elderly or that would have been a problem as it was quite and effort to state nicely to get in and out of that that especially in the middle of the night. Great VRBO experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

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

We loved this place!

The house was in a great location for South Congress and downtown. We loved all the curios, prints and paintings. The beds were comfortable and the linens super comfy. A few suggestions: we think the upstairs bathroom in the hall was totally missed for household cleaning. The toilet seat was loose. There was no toilet paper and no vanity kit that was in all the others. We wished there had beef tissues in the bathrooms. The top step was loose on the stairs. We wish there had been a standing light in the living room. The overhead lights were a little bright. However, we would still highly recommend this place to stay in and would definitely stay there again ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla J.

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

BEST VRBO EVER!!!

Fabulous everything; Location, Space, Decor, Abundance of pillows, blankets, kitchen supplies and just pure neat cool things. Loved the outside space and how original all of the decor was. I wanted to stay one more day, one more week. I would charge a bit more and add a tv upstairs in the main room. Our boys sort of hogged the tv downstairs. My husband slept in a separate room because our bed was too high for him. He said it was comfortable but squeaked a lot. Maybe upgrade the mattress? Overall we loved it and will come back for sure. I have already spread the word with my pictures on Facebook and two of my friends are going to books soon.. LOL. ! Fantastic and kudos to the owners and all of their hard work on making this house a true GEM!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Renee F.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
An hour b4 check-in, received a call saying the cleaner was ill & our rental was not unavailable. They provided 4 other options, none of which fit our needs. For over an hour our group searched alt options, paid to store our luggage & halted our trip to figure this out in a panic. It felt as though we were being scammed into another listing, all of which were half of what we paid. When I responded that none of the options provided met our needs & I wanted a refund, the story changed. The “manager” said they now had a cleaner on site & it would be ready soon. I was told 12 minutes past check-in the unit was ready. None of it made sense. Why was I called & told it was no longer available if it was just going to be an hour past? They wasted my time, caused panic to the group & were extremely rude & not understanding of our concern. Ultimately, we did get into the house & it was NOT cleaned. There was hair in each restroom, floors had spots/spills, bedding did not smell fresh & more. I was told the cleaning fee would be waived based on the delay with the original cleaner but it should be waived based on the fact the unit was not cleaned prior to our arrival. The home overall was nicely decorated to the description of eclectic. It has a good flow for groups. The air conditioning was freezing in some rooms & non-existent in others which was hot for summer nights. It should also be noted that trash trucks arrive EVERY SINGLE MORNING to service restaurants nearby - lots of noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025