Austin Vacation Rental apartment

Modern & luxurious hidden retreat nestled in central Austin's sweet spot

Austin apartment rental - Living room is large and has lots of natural light
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Description Apartment, 750 sq. ft.,
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2, 1 Bathroom
Amenities downtown, town, tennis court, air-conditioning, internet access, TV
Rates per property (USD)
$138/night 
$800/week 
$2,200/month 
Meredith
512-215-4921
Speaks: English, Spanish
Contact the Owner

Photos and Description of the Austin vacation apartment rental 1 bedroom, 1 bath, sleeps 2 adults

Nestled in the heart of central Austin, our modern guest house will provide the perfect location for all of your Austin activities. This luxurious retreat was recently completely remodeled with 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 living w/full kitchen, a washer/dryer and a private wooded backyard and patio. Located just off Lamar, you are about a mile from Austin's best grocery stores (Whole Foods and Central Market), walking distance to the University of Texas and a short drive to any downtown location. You will be across the street from Austin's legendary Caswell Tennis Courts and across the street from Pease Park where you will find the Shoal Creek hike and bike trail leading to Town Lake as well as a frisbee golf course. A cab to the heart of downtown is about $7 and bus stops are nearby. You will feel safe and comfortable perched on a hillside hidden behind an Austin landmark. The front house was an elementary school for over 40 years (the headmaster actually lived in the guest house)
Austin apartment rental - Living room is large and has lots of natural light

Living room is large and has lots of natural light
Austin apartment rental - Dining area & Bose ent center w/ 50' Plasma & DVD

Dining area & Bose ent center w/ 50' Plasma & DVD
Austin apartment rental - Relaxing bedroom. Views of bamboo on 2 walls.

Relaxing bedroom. Views of bamboo on 2 walls.
Austin apartment rental - Kitchen has open shelves for easy access

Kitchen has open shelves for easy access
Austin apartment rental - Convenient dining area. High chair upon request.

Convenient dining area. High chair upon request.
Austin apartment rental - Living opens to patio with grill and lots of trees

Living opens to patio with grill and lots of trees
Austin apartment rental - Bathroom has standard tub and shower

Bathroom has standard tub and shower
Austin apartment rental - Kitchen with stainless steel steel appliances

Kitchen with stainless steel steel appliances
Austin apartment rental - Main house (former schoolhouse) from the street

Main house (former schoolhouse) from the street
Austin apartment rental - Guest house tucked back, nestled among live oaks

Guest house tucked back, nestled among live oaks

Location: Austin area < Texas < USA

Nearest Airport: AUS at 10 Miles
Nearest Motorway: Mopac at 0.5 Miles
Car: recommended
Located at Lamar and 24th, we are between UT campus (east), Old Enfield (west), Central Market (north) and the Whole Foods flagship store on 6th and Lamar. Enjoy a short drive to downtown or walk/jog at one of the park trails located across the street. Downtown, the warehouse district, town lake and other central attractions are a 20 minute walk, a short drive or an inexpensive taxi ride away. From our house, you can easily kayak on Town Lake, ride a road bike or a mountain bike on numerous trails, tour hill country wineries, rent a boat on Lake Travis or play tennis across the street. Of course amazing Austin restaurants and bars can be found in all directions. Our proximity to Mopac (Loop 1) and IH-35 make it easy to get across--or out of--town.

Availability Calendar

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Rental Rates for this vacation apartment rental in Austin, Texas

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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
Nov 1, 2009 - Feb 28, 2011 $800 $138 - $138 - $2,200 2 Nights

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (US Dollars) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • 50% non-refundable due to secure reservation, 50% due 7 days prior to arrival. Pay with credit card.
  • Year round rates are $138/night - $800/week - $2200/month.
    2 nights minimum stay.

    Note: There is no tax on monthly rentals.

Fees

Tax Rate:
15.0%
Cleaning:
$65

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation apartment rental in Austin, Texas

Property Type:
  • apartment
Floor Area:
  • 750 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • downtown
  • town
Theme:
  • luxury
  • romantic
General:
  • paper towels
  • laundry soap
  • restaurant dining guide
  • shampoo
  • soaps basic
  • towels provided
  • hair dryer
  • local maps
  • air-conditioning
  • central heating
  • ceiling fans
  • toilet paper
  • accept credit card
  • alarm clock
  • local activities guide
  • telephone
  • linens provided
Kitchen:
  • dish washer
  • grill
  • spices
  • refrigerator
  • clothes dryer
  • blender
  • stove top burners
  • cooking utensils
  • iron & board
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • washing machine
  • freezer
  • ice maker
  • lobster pot
  • oven
  • microwave
Dining:
  • dining area
  • child's highchair
  • seating for 4 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Combination Tub/Shower, Toilet
Bedrooms:
  • 1 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 2 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 King, 1 Baby Crib
Entertainment:
  • VCR
  • stereo system
  • TV
  • books
  • games adults
  • DVD
Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • wireless broadband
Outside:
  • barbecue
  • outdoor grill
  • parking
  • outdoor grill gas
  • tennis court
  • deck wood
  • parking on street
  • parking off street
  • patio stone/concrete
  • 2 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only
  • long term renters welcome
Local Activities:
  • walking
  • cycling
  • mountain biking
  • swimming
  • golf
  • roller blading
  • tennis
Attractions:
  • laundromat
  • cinemas
  • groceries
  • library
  • museums
  • nude beach
  • ATM/bank
  • churches
  • fitness center
  • hospital
  • playground
Leisure Activities:
  • freshwater fishing
  • hiking
  • sight seeing
  • outlet shopping
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • zoo
  • winery tours
  • restaurants
  • scenic drives
  • synagogues
  • coin laundry
Nearby Services:
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
Notes: The unit for rent is a recently renovated guest house located behind an old 1930's elementary school. The historic school is soon to be renovated. There are a few sets of outdoor stairs to navigate when approaching the unit in back, but once there you will feel like you are away from the hustle and bustle of central Austin. There is also a hidden pathway in the trees behind the apartment that you can 'hike' up if you are feeling adventurous, to get to our charming West Campus neighborhood.

Further details for this vacation apartment rental in Austin, Texas

Make yourself at home...: Everything in this guest house was custom built and furnished with personal attention to every detail. You will enjoy amenities such as high speed wireless Internet, a large flat-screen TV with DVD player and VCR with Bose surround sound speakers, recessed lighting throughout, maple floors and lots of windows. The appliances and fixtures are all updated. The kitchen is easy to use with anything you would need to prepare meals, even a panini maker--yum. The bed features a plush, high-end pillow top mattress with a luxury comforter and ultra-soft, high thread count sheets. You will no doubt sleep like a baby in this cozy bedroom. You will find our guest house clean and well-appointed. We like to think of it as simple, uncluttered, modern luxury.

Truly convenient location...: Okay, so you have to go up quite a few stairs to get to our place, but aside from that, it is simply convenient to almost anything you want to do. We have guides waiting for you with all our favorite restaurant menus to help you decide whether you want to pick up a few things at Whole Foods or Central Market (both nearby) or sample some of Austin's amazing locally-owned restaurants. Our guides will also help you find a place nearby to rent movies, sip late night coffee, go for a morning jog, get some delicious ice cream, play tennis, swim, meet friends for live music, go for a drive in the hill country, enjoy the lake, see some historic Austin sites, and much more. We even have frisbee golf discs for you to play across the street. There is a bus stop about 1 minute walking distance from the house. A walk to UT and the drag takes about 10 minutes. Head straight down Lamar for a couple of miles and you will hit 6th Street. A cab is a great way to get to and from downtown for about $7.

Reviews for this vacation apartment rental in Austin, Texas

Rating
5 out of 5

Staying here made for a perfect vacation...

Garland and Charlie Oakland, CA
Review Submitted: October 25, 2009 Date of Stay: October 2009
This little hideaway was such an exciting find! Despite having read the (thorough and detailed) listing and having seen the photos, we weren’t really prepared for the coziness of the place. With the dappled green light coming through the bamboo in the back and the live oaks in the front, there was a romantic bungalow feel to the place that doesn’t fully come across in the clean, modern look of the photos. The kitchen was ideal for cooking when we wanted to stay in, and the comfy living space and great entertainment center created a haven where we could recharge the mental batteries between family visits and running around town to a bunch of old favorite spots. (If you’re lucky, you’ll have one nice thunderstorm—it’s particularly fun with the sound of the rain in the bamboo…).

The mechanics of getting in and out were seamless due to the ultra-professional communications from the owners, who were able to balance a professional tone with welcoming personal touches (such as local menus, café listings, and grocery store tips in the guest book). There were lots of other thoughtful details, too: frosty mugs in the freezer, board games and travel guides on the shelves, a WiFi connection, high-quality towels and sheets, etc.

And of course the location was perfect for us, near all the fun things and yet with a feeling of being tucked away from noise and bustle. You can be sure I will be telling everyone I know who travels to Austin about our stay; staying here turned this trip into my favorite visit home in years.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Great Rental

Hilary Thaler Chicago
Review Submitted: October 13, 2009 Date of Stay: October 2009
This rental was great- super nice accomodations with plenty of room to spend a few days- WAY better than a hotel. It is right across from a large, beautiful park and it is on 2 convenient bus lines. The bed is super comfortable and the owners made every effort to make everything needed in a house accesible and easy to find.
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Rating
4 out of 5

Great Place

jrg49 Arlington, TX
Review Submitted: August 31, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
My wife and I stayed here for a week of relaxation. No site seeing this time. This was a great place for just that. It was great for just sitting and watching movies or sleeping late. We only went out to eat once because of the great kitchen and close grocery shopping. The only downer was the walk, but we were expecting that so I'm not trying to complain. It would be even better if there were a quicker way to get up to it! Great neighborhood close to the freeway and downtown but nice and quiet. Would stay here again.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Great Concept - Perfect Stay

MonicaO Richmond, TX
Review Submitted: August 12, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
We stayed at the apartment in mid-July while shopping for a house with my kids. We loved this place and wished we could have stayed longer. It has everything you might need, is super close to everything, yet makes you feel like you are very secluded. The pictures are exactly what you get. We enjoyed sitting on the back patio and having a glass of wine. We also made good use of the binder with maps and other useful information about the area eateries, etc. Don't let the "big house" fool you...the owners have great plans for it, too!

The bed was comfy, the entire place felt very "urban retreat" and well done. The only suggestion is to maybe add some throws for the living area to just cuddle up while watching the big screen. Still....we can't wait to visit the kids again and make our next reservation!
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Rating
5 out of 5

Wonderful Honeymoon spot!

happilymarried Dallas, TX
Review Submitted: July 1, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
We just got back from staying at the Guest House in Austin. It exactly like the pictures and the feel of the place was also great. Everything you need is provided like washer and dryer, kitchen supplies. It has a quiet and secluded feel even though it is only a few miles from downtown Austin. Overall, we are so glad we chose this place.
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