Austin Vacation Rental cottage

Charming guest house located in historic downtown neighborhood.

Austin cottage rental - The Leon House
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Description Cottage, 500 sq. ft.,
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2, 1 Bathroom
Amenities downtown, air-conditioning, internet access, satellite or cable, TV
Rates per property (USD)
$110 - $140/night 
$700/week 
$1,800/month 
Amy Hornaday
+1 512-477-8981
+1 512-659-5487
Speaks: English
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Photos and Description of the Austin vacation cottage rental 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps 2

The Leon House. Secluded, stylish, yet cozy, historic guest house in the lovely Old Enfield neighborhood (78703). Bright with lots of windows and lots of charm. Built in 1922 and recently remodeled, this little cottage was the original servants quarters for a historically landmarked home that once belonged to prominent Austin architect, Robert Leon White. It has beautiful tile floors in the living area, the original painted pine floors in the bedroom and period penny round tile in the bathroom.
Austin cottage rental - The Leon House

The Leon House
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Austin cottage rental - Living Area

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Dining Area
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Queen size bed
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Bedroom
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Austin cottage rental - Kitchen

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R.L. White House

Location: Austin area < Texas < USA

Nearest Airport: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport at 12 Miles
Nearest Motorway: I-35-MLK/15th Street at 1 Miles
Car: recommended
We are a 5 min. drive to the Texas State Capitol and downtown. Walk 3 blocks to the Cap Metro bus stop and take the #9 Enfield to downtown and hit shops & restaurants in the 2nd Street district, clubs on 6th Street or the Austin Museum of Art or Arthouse on Congress Ave. UT is also close by. Walk there in about 20 minutes or catch the ER shuttle bus at the corner of Lorrain & Enfield and be there in less than 5 minutes. We are also about a 3 min. drive or 15-20 minute walk to the flagship Whole Foods Market at 5th & Lamar and surrounding shops, galleries and restaurants. Even closer is the 5 star restaurant, Jeffrey's at 12th & West Lynn, only 5 blocks away. Also in the 12th Street/ W. Lynn area there is a small well-stocked grocery called Fresh Plus, Nau's Drugstore with a lunch counter & soda fountain, Cipollina Italian Bistro, Galaxy Cafe and Zocola.

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Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Austin, Texas

Rental Basis:
per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
Regular Rate Nov 1, 2009 - Mar 10, 2010 $700 $110 $220 $110 $110 $1,800 2 Nights
SXSW Rate Mar 11, 2010 - Mar 20, 2010 - $140 - $140 $140 - 3 Nights
Regular Rate Mar 21, 2010 - Oct 6, 2010 $700 $110 $220 $110 $110 $1,800 2 Nights
ACL Rate Oct 7, 2010 - Oct 9, 2010 - $140 - $140 $140 - 3 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

  • Monthly rental includes weekly cleaning service.
  • No hotel tax charged for monthly rentals.
  • Check-in time is 3:00 PM. Check-out is noon.

Fees

Tax Rate:
15.0%

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

Property Type:
  • cottage
Floor Area:
  • 500 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • downtown
Theme:
  • romantic
  • historic
General:
  • laundry soap
  • restaurant dining guide
  • shampoo
  • soaps basic
  • accept credit card
  • ceiling fans
  • toilet paper
  • linens provided
  • alarm clock
  • paper towels
  • air-conditioning
  • central heating
  • towels provided
  • hair dryer
Kitchen:
  • washing machine
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • refrigerator
  • clothes dryer
  • stove top burners
  • microwave
  • oven
  • dish washer
  • ice maker
  • freezer
Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 2 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower
Bedrooms:
  • 1 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 2 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen
Entertainment:
  • satellite or cable
  • radio
  • TV
  • books
  • DVD
Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • wireless broadband
Outside:
  • parking off street
  • 2 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm
  • pets not allowed
  • long term renters welcome
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • non smoking only
Local Activities:
  • golf
  • water skiing
  • roller blading
  • swimming
  • antiquing
  • fishing
  • mountain biking
  • cycling
  • walking
  • sailing
  • tennis
Onsite Services:
  • housekeeper optional
Attractions:
  • botanical garden
  • eco tourism
  • ATM/bank
  • water parks
  • cinemas
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • playground
  • museums
Leisure Activities:
  • paddle boating
  • jet skiing
  • hiking
  • sight seeing
  • live theater
  • spelunking
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • scenic drives
  • restaurants
  • winery tours
Nearby Services:
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
  • babysitting
Notes: We can accommodate one child. Just let us know in advance and we'll set up an inflatable mattress or a pack & play for a smaller child.

Further details for this vacation cottage rental in Austin, Texas

Other Activities: running, kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, bat-watching

Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Austin, Texas

Rating
5 out of 5

Great location, comfortable place

pschen Houston
Review Submitted: September 29, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2009
My only wish was that we had planned a longer stay! The place was in a great location - a close drive to everywhere that we needed to get to (UT campus, downtown). The cottage was very comfortable and clean. Would stay there again with no reservations.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Convenient to everything

Cleveland Visitors Cleveland, OH
Review Submitted: July 12, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
My 10-year-old son and I spent a week at the Leon House, and it was just right for us. Clean, quiet, and really close to everything in downtown Austin. Amy is a gracious hostess with great restaurant suggestions.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 3/3
Rating
5 out of 5

Austin defined

Bridgitte B Dallas, TX
Review Submitted: June 29, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
Austin in a cottage. It's an airy, beautiful place with such charm. So unique. I will absolutely book again. Everything was beautifully clean, and I loved that Amy uses all organics in the home...rain barrel, recycled paper products, etc. Whole Foods, Book People, and other Austin sites were easy and quick to get to, but the house was removed from all the traffic, etc. I didn't know how happy I'd be to see a chicken outside the window as I sipped morning coffee. I'm a little addicted to the place...already planning a return soon.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 2/2
Rating
5 out of 5

Loved it....

H & G Dallas TX
Review Submitted: May 17, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2009
We just spent the weekend at the Leon House and loved it. It's a lovely, beautifully decorated and private retreat just outside of downtown. It was so close to everywhere we wanted to go, restaurants, museums, clubs and galleries and the neighborhood it's located in is gorgeous.
We especially loved the chickens.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 1/1
Rating
5 out of 5

A quiet retreat perfect for a small family

Jessica K. Brooklyn, NY
Review Submitted: March 20, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009
My little family and I just got back from the Leon House, and we couldn't have had a better experience. This beautiful, artfully decorated cabin is an ideal retreat within the city. My son, who is almost 2, loved the backyard and its 3 chicken inhabitants.

Amy and Shu Mei couldn't have been nicer. Shu Mei provided us with fresh eggs to enjoy. They facilities are ideal for a small family, with a new kitchen, dishwasher and washer/dryer.

I would, however, recommend that you rent a car during your visit. Renting a car made the visit much easier for all of us. I had envisioned the property being closer to downtown than it was, and we'd hoped not to get a car. The Whole Foods on Lamar is close, but still a health walk.

We were grateful to have found the Leon House. We'd definitely consider renting there again!
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