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East Austin Retreat | Private Guesthouse |Downtown

Surround yourself with great eats & drinks then dive into all things ATX.

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Immerse yourself in the vibrant East side neighborhood of Austin at this charming garage apartment. Conveniently located near Rainey St, Lady Bird Lake and downtown, indulge in the best restaurants and bars that Austin has to offer.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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About the area

Located in Austin, this guesthouse 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 Moody Center or Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium. Visit our Austin travel guide
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Sahara Lounge
    4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Austin Bouldering Project
    4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Pond
    4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Madison Cabin
    5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Museum of Natural & Artificial Ephemerata
    5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Martin Luther King Jr Station
    6 min drive
  • Austin Station
    20 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    14 min walk
  • Micklethwait Craft Meat
    18 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    17 min walk
  • Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches
    2 min drive
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
    15 min walk

About this property

East Austin Retreat | Private Guesthouse |Downtown

  • Guest house near University of Texas at Austin
  • Located close to Moody Center, East Austin Retreat | Private Guesthouse |Downtown has plenty to offer. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at East Austin Retreat | Private Guesthouse |Downtown include thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as offices and Internet access.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations
    • TVs with cable channels
    • Balconies, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Office

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

There is no parking in the driveway as it is a shared driveway with the owner, however there is plenty of free street parking available!

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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
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.

Frequently asked questions

Is East Austin Retreat | Private Guesthouse |Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, East Austin Retreat | Private Guesthouse |Downtown allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at East Austin Retreat | Private Guesthouse |Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at East Austin Retreat | Private Guesthouse |Downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is East Austin Retreat | Private Guesthouse |Downtown located?

Located in East MLK, this guesthouse is within 3 miles (5 km) of Mueller Lake Park, University of Texas at Austin and Sixth Street. Moody Center and Lady Bird Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km). Martin Luther King Jr Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

East Austin Retreat | Private Guesthouse |Downtown Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Great retreat

The host was very responsive and available to answer questions. The bed was so comfortable! And the apartment was nicely done. Close enough to UT to visit with my student. We will be back.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mimi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Daniel was an excellent communicator and made the check in/check out easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Daneil is an amazing host anything wasn't there he made sure i had like new towel coffees creamer anything i will come back again Ty for the amazing hospitality. you showed me
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean E.

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

Nascar

It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023