South Austin house rental surroundings:
The house that we're renting is near the Broken Spoke, an historic Austin dance hall. Also, South Austin is where you'll find a lot of Austin's attractions, such as Barton Springs Pool (an Austin favorite), South Congress (also known as SoCo), Mercury Hall (an Austin wedding reception location and historic building). Renting a house in Austin isn't the same without a trip to South Congress to visit the eclectic shops and restaurants. On your visit to South Congress, I recommend Amy's Ice Cream, where family entertainment is (at least) half of the fun. Further down South Congress, Guero's is the Mexican restaurant where President Bill Clinton ate in his Austin visit.
Eco friendly design:
Low water usage front lawn (many adapted and native plants),
Grey water system in slate bathroom irrigates back garden,
All low flush toilets and shower heads,
High efficiency washer,
Biodegradable Soaps / Shampoo in all bathrooms,
Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Products,
Smart-Home Thermostat reduces electricity usage during no-occupancy periods,
High insulation in ceiling (R40),
Low transportation impact:
2 blocks from 3 bus lines with frequent service downtown (see welcome letter for more details),
Bicycles available - 20-25 minute ride to key attractions,
Walkable to many restaurants, entertainment etc,
Eight producing fruit trees: 2 pomegranate, 2 figs, etc.
Other Activities:
Barton Springs Pool, Congress Ave Bat Bridge, Children's Museum, University of Texas
