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Walk to Downtown, SouthxSW, ACL,SoCo, 6th Street, yet quiet, semi-forest setting

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In the heart of Austin, this 1750 square foot home offers a unique blend of comfort and charm. Located one block from South 1st and six blocks from South Congress Ave., you're just minutes away from downtown's vibrant festivals, fine dining, and entertainment. Unwind in the cozy living room with a flat screen TV or relax on the secluded second story deck surrounded by large oaks and lush bamboo.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10163 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • 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.

Walk to Downtown, SouthxSW, ACL,SoCo, 6th Street, yet quiet, semi-forest setting

Avoid cabs and finding parking for festivals and Downtown. A short pleasant walk to most events. A great 1750 square foot, three bedroom, two bath, two story home with an incredible location one block from South 1st and six blocks from South Congress Ave. (SoCo).
Just minutes from downtown Austin (walking or biking), fine dining, and quaint local restaurants with entertainment. This cozy and inviting home is fully appointed with all furnishings, appliances, well equipped kitchen is excellent for cooking and entertaining guests. The home has hardwood floors throughout and is very comfortable for both adults and children.

The first floor features the Master bedroom with a king-sized bed, and a second bedroom with a queen size bed. Also on the first floor is a multi-person sunken tub in the first bathroom. The second full bathroom, also on the first floor has a red 'clawfoot-type' footed tub in the Wild-West bathroom.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher. Coffee maker, French press and coffee grinder as well as all the normal kitchen stuff are included. The washer and dryer are also on the first floor.
The peninsula kitchen has a breakfast bar. There is a flat screen in the living room, as well as a convertible full futon, which converts to a sofa-bed..

The second floor contains the loft style living area, with a king sized bed as well as a full sized bed, located on the carpeted floor. Access to the outside second story deck is thru the sliding glass doors. The deck is crowned by large oaks and secluded in a forest of lush bamboo.

Behind the property is a detached one bedroom garage apartment. (Additional charge) Sleeps 4; Two in queen bed in bedroom and two in living room, full futon bed. Has it's own kitchen and 3/4 bath. This also has a deck nestled among the oaks and bamboo. Available for additional space, if needed. Rates, for the garage treehouse apartment, are roughly 50% additional. See VRBO #4464890 for add’l info.

Only Minutes to Downtown, SxSW, ACL, UT, Zilker Park, Mopac and Hwy 35. 15 Minutes to the airport, 10 minutes to Amtak station.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,757 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please turn thermostat to 80° if it’s warm weather. Please turn thermostat to 50° if it’s cold weather.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

PLEASE NOTE: City of Austin Occupancy Tax of 11% is not charged or collected automatically. You will receive an additional charge of 11%.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a deadlock
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

We should mention

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

About the area

Located in Austin, this holiday home is in the city centre. Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cave exploring. Visit our Austin travel guide
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What's nearby

  • South First Street
    South First Street
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South Congress which includes shopping and signage
    South Congress Avenue
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Candy Cane frame. #downtownaustin #nightphotography #cityskyline
    Long Center for the Performing Arts
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lady Bird Lake which includes a high-rise building, central business district and a city
    Lady Bird Lake
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Palmer Events Center
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Postino Wine Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Joann's Fine Foods
    15 min walk
  • Shake Shack
    2 min drive
  • Uchi Austin
    19 min walk
  • Elizabeth Street Café
    7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Downtown, SouthxSW, ACL,SoCo, 6th Street, yet quiet, semi-forest setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Walk to Downtown, SouthxSW, ACL,SoCo, 6th Street, yet quiet, semi-forest setting?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Downtown, SouthxSW, ACL,SoCo, 6th Street, yet quiet, semi-forest setting?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Downtown, SouthxSW, ACL,SoCo, 6th Street, yet quiet, semi-forest setting?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Downtown, SouthxSW, ACL,SoCo, 6th Street, yet quiet, semi-forest setting located?

Located in Bouldin Creek, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of South First Street and South Congress Avenue. Sixth Street and Zilker Park are also within 2 miles (3 km). Austin Station is 30 minutes by foot.

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Walk to Downtown, SouthxSW, ACL,SoCo, 6th Street, yet quiet, semi-forest setting Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 152 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very communicative and easy to work with, and the checkout process was smooth and hassle-free. The property is a bit dated, but that was expected given the price range and did not detract from the overall comfort of the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

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

Wonderful and welcoming

Great place to stay with plenty of room and close to plenty of places
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Fun house in great location.

Buried in a bamboo forest, cute house in a great location for walking in to Austin or other fun things south of the river. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrah R.

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

James Street House

The house worked great for us. It’s a bit funky but clean, comfortable and fantastic location. Owner very friendly and helpful. Would easily stay there again! Lots of places are walking distance and fun neighborhoods to explore
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria m.

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

Austin

Perfect place For our group of six female family members. House was very comfortable and clean. Location is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Fantastic experience. Would come back.

The property was clean, spacious and had all basic amenities. Our 7 night trip was pain-free. Towels, garbage bags, coffee pods, WIFI, cooking utensils and cutlery were all provided. All communications with the host were expedient and hassle-free. He even came to trim the walkways when we had a rain shower and the bamboo forest grew a few inches (it’s great though—provides the property with a relaxed and secluded feel, and is well maintained) Would definitely stay again and will refer colleagues to this property in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S., Portland, Oregon

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

A pleasure as always!

We have stayed at Kirk’s place a few times now, and we always have a great time! It’s clean, in a good location and never have any insshes!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAREN B.

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

Nice house

House is in a quiet area surrounded by bamboo. Kirk was a great host, accommodating a later checkout even tho he had new guests coming. The house is older but nice and clean and comfortable. Comfortable beds. Recommend staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne C.

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

Great location excellent communications

We had so much fun visiting Austin! This house is in a great location, walking distance to so much, and Kirk is an excellent host, very easy to connect with and so helpful! One of us left a work recorder and Kirk sent it to us expedited, and even covered the mailing. Certainly would visit again, thanks Kirk!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashton B.

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

Spacious home with an unbeatable location and a wonderful host!

My group of 7 people came to Austin for ACL and wanted something relatively close to Zilker Park. This place was PERFECT. Not only was it close to Zilker, but it was also walking distance to so many restaurants, bars, and shops. There was enough room in the Airbnb for all of us to sleep comfortably without all being packed in like sardines. The property was so charming too - we loved spending time out on the deck surrounded by greenery. Kirk was a fantastic, accommodating host. Can’t wait to stay here again sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy C.

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

Great Location!

This home was perfect for our recent trip to Austin, and we couldn’t believe how ideal the location was! You’re nestled away in a quiet little neighborhood, yet still only 10+ minutes from downtown. Kirk was fantastic - very communicative and quick to respond to our questions. Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muki I.

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

Great SXSW house-share 2025!

Kirk's property was a perfect house-share for SXSW 2025, with enough space for us to be comfortable (4 of us!), decent food and shopping options nearby, good bus transport links to zip into town, and loads of Ubers to get back and forth to the city, when time was short, and a great location to get back to the Austin airport too! Kirk was a fantastic host, quick and polite with his responses and happy to answer our questions too. Thanks for helping make our Southby'25 a good one! :)
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Saumil D.

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

Great location. A bit musty

The place is a bit musty - one of my friends had issues with allergies. Location is fantastic. Owner was very communicative and responsive. As someone else mentioned, would not be good for anyone with mobility issues (spiral staircase, bathtubs that require large steps to get into).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael F.

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

Great location, but austere dilapidated conditions

The location of the house is very close to downtown Austin and so convenient to many travel sites. The neighborhood is interesting and mixed, and house values reflect its location to downtown Austin. A couple of the neighboring houses are being remodeled and are two million-dollar plus houses. According to Zillow this particular property is worth $1 million, however, it is clear that is for the land and not the house. My wife was distraught when she saw the inside. It was not unclean, but neither was it spick-and-span clean. The bathrooms are very old with limited shelf space. There are two bedrooms and a loft. Our kids stayed up in the loft but whenever they walked it was very noisy downstairs. There is one television in the living room. The kitchen does have pots and pans and is fairly well-equipped. The house is probably ideal for a group of college aged males who, as a general rule, probably care less about refined living. The rent is reasonable for the size and location, but if you are looking for something classy, tasteful, or elegant, steer clear of this house. The owner was very helpful in terms of communication. Our family would not stay there again. If I were back in college and planning a trip to Austin with a bunch of guys, this place would be high up on the list.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie D.

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

Wonderful stay

Plenty of space, great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory R.

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

Great stay

Everything was perfect! Would stay here again anytime!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mickey R., Argyle, Texas

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

Great stay

Great communication and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Great time!

We enjoyed our stay! Great location for us to walk to places.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

JJ B.

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

Great location!

Kirk was wonderful and easy to coordinate with and the location was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jody D., Dallas, TX

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

Excellent location & host!

We had a great stay for ACL weekend. Kirk is wonderful and the property was very comfortable. Enjoyed ourselves very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

laurence w.

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

Great house and location

Wonderful house
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaime W.

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

Great Stay

Had a great visit - great place and beautiful neighborhood close to everything! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank F.

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

Weekend getaway

Great weekend rental with terrific owner. Convenient location in relation to city hotspots
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Great location

Easy and friendly owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra A.

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

Fantastic Getaway!

The location and accommodations were PERFECT, and the owner Kirk was so helpful with the checkin process and with any issues we had. Was a great place to stay for our group of friends on a reunion trip to Austin. 10/10 would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022