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WALK TO EVERYTHING! QUIET VINTAGE GETAWAY IN THE HEART OF SOCO

 
 
 
Austin house rental - Front of House
Front of House
  • Austin house rental - Front of House
    Living Room with Full-Size Futon
    Living Room
    Kitchen Stocked with Everything You'll Need
    Kitchen and Dining Room Fully Outfitted for Cooking and Dining
    Back Bedroom with Queen-size Bed
  • Austin house rental - Down Comforters
    Front Bedroom with Queen-size Bed
    Screened Back Porch with Dining Table
    Back Porch
    Vintage Full Bath
    Dining Room
  • Austin house rental - South Congress Shopping and Restaurants a Quick Walk Away
    Austin's Favorite Brunch and 24-hour Restaurant Right Around the Corner
 
Austin house rental - Front of House

Front of House

Living Room with Full-Size Futon

Living Room with Full-Size Futon

Living Room

Living Room

Kitchen Stocked with Everything You'll Need

Kitchen Stocked with Everything You'll Need

Kitchen and Dining Room Fully Outfitted for Cooking and Dining

Kitchen and Dining Room Fully Outfitted for Cooking and Dining

Back Bedroom with Queen-size Bed

Back Bedroom with Queen-size Bed

Down Comforters

Down Comforters

Front Bedroom with Queen-size Bed

Front Bedroom with Queen-size Bed

Screened Back Porch with Dining Table

Screened Back Porch with Dining Table

Back Porch

Back Porch

Vintage Full Bath

Vintage Full Bath

Dining Room

Dining Room

South Congress Shopping and Restaurants a Quick Walk Away

South Congress Shopping and Restaurants a Quick Walk Away

Austin's Favorite Brunch and 24-hour Restaurant Right Around the Corner

Austin's Favorite Brunch and 24-hour Restaurant Right Around the Corner

Per night (USD) $150 - $185
Per week $850 - $1,000
Per month $3,000
  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps5
  • 1 Bathroom
Minimum Stay 2 nights

Photos and Description of the Austin vacation house rental
House, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, (Sleeps 4-5)

Comfortable, charming and convenient, this furnished 2 BR/1 BA house was built in 1930. It is located in the heart of the famously popular SOCO shopping and dining district. The driveway holds 2 vehicles. The neighborhood is quiet, yet S. Congress Avenue is only a block away. The bus service runs daily every twenty minutes to downtown with a stop just across Congress Avenue.

There are many popular stores and restaurants within walking distance. Downtown is just 9 blocks north on S. Congress Ave. The quaint neighborhood park and pool, Stacy Park and Big Stacy Pool are just 4 blocks east.

The house features hardwood floors, with central heat and A/C, ceiling-mounted fans in bedrooms and living room, and a washer and dryer. Both bedrooms have queen-size beds, and there is a futon in the living room. The turntable and TV/DVD player are accompanied by a selection of Texas-y LPs and DVDs.

Keywords: house, bungalow, cottage
About Joel Williams & Sindy Todo

I (Joel) am an interactive designer and Sindy (who manages bookings) lives across the street from me in Seattle. I love going to Austin when I can, and Sindy is a native Texan with lots of hospitality experience.

Joel Williams & Sindy Todo purchased this house in 2009
Why Joel Williams & Sindy Todo chose Austin

I wanted a place in Austin to be near my parents. I fell in love with the house because it is so well preserved - all of the charm of the early twentieth century with modern conveniences like central A/C. Also, the location simply cannot be beat - walking distance to the best restaurants and shopping in Austin, with a supermarket two blocks away in the opposite direction.

Austin house rental - Front of House

Front of House

Living Room with Full-Size Futon

Living Room with Full-Size Futon

Living Room

Living Room

Kitchen Stocked with Everything You'll Need

Kitchen Stocked with Everything You'll Need

Kitchen and Dining Room Fully Outfitted for Cooking and Dining

Kitchen and Dining Room Fully Outfitted for Cooking and Dining

Back Bedroom with Queen-size Bed

Back Bedroom with Queen-size Bed

Down Comforters

Down Comforters

Front Bedroom with Queen-size Bed

Front Bedroom with Queen-size Bed

Screened Back Porch with Dining Table

Screened Back Porch with Dining Table

Back Porch

Back Porch

Vintage Full Bath

Vintage Full Bath

Dining Room

Dining Room

South Congress Shopping and Restaurants a Quick Walk Away

South Congress Shopping and Restaurants a Quick Walk Away

Austin's Favorite Brunch and 24-hour Restaurant Right Around the Corner

Austin's Favorite Brunch and 24-hour Restaurant Right Around the Corner

Nearest Airport : Austin-Bergstrom International Airport at 9 Miles
Nearest Motorway : I-35 and TX-71 at 3.5 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Lucy's Fried Chicken at 0.3 Miles

Austin is well-known as the capital of Texas, the home of the University of Texas, and as a gateway to the Texas Hill Country. It is home to the annual South By Southwest music, film and interactive festival, and also the Austin City Limits music festival every October.

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Changeover Day: flexible

Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Austin, Texas

Rental Basis:
Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly * Event Minimum Stay
 
Base Rate
$185
$1,000
$3,000
2 nights
 
 
Winter
Jan 2 - Mar 1
$150
$850
$3,000
2 nights
 
 
Summer
Jun 1 - Aug 31
$150
$850
$3,000
2 nights
 
 
ACL I
Oct 4 2013 - Oct 8 2013
$1,200
Flat fee
4 nights
 
 
ACL II
Oct 11 2013 - Oct 15 2013
$1,200
Flat fee
4 nights
 
 
F1
Nov 14 2013 - Nov 20 2013
$2,000
Flat fee
6 nights
 
 
SXSW 2014
Mar 7 2014 - Mar 18 2014
$3,500
Flat fee
11 nights
 

Additional information about rental rates

Cleaning $75
Pet Fee $50 + Tax
Refundable Damage Deposit $250
Tax Rate 15.0%

* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.

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

Cancellation Policy

Policy available by contacting manager when booking.

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

Property Type:
  • house
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 900 sq. ft.
  • 1 story
Location Type:
  • Town
  • Downtown ...
    Walking distance to restaurants, groceries, cafes, shops, parks.
Theme:
  • Romantic
  • Tourist Attractions
General:
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Wireless Internet
  • Linens Provided
  • Parking Off Street
  • Washing Machine
  • Air Conditioning
  • Iron & Board
  • Parking
  • Heating
  • Internet
  • Towels Provided
  • Alarm Clock
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Filtered Water
  • Hair Dryer
  • Laundry Soap
  • Local Maps
  • Paper Towels
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Shampoo
  • Basic Soaps
  • Toilet Paper
  • sofabed
Kitchen:
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Blender
  • Coffee Grinder
  • Pantry Items
  • Stove
  • Grill
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Freezer
  • Oven
  • Coffee Maker
  • Toaster
Dining:
  • Dining Room
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - combination tub/shower , toilet
Bedrooms:
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 2 - 1 queen
  • Both bedrooms feature comfortable queen beds and bedside lamps. One bedroom includes a desk with task chair.
Entertainment:
  • Video Library ...
    A small selection of DVDs, mostly Texas-themed.
  • Stereo
  • Satellite / Cable
  • DVD Player
  • Music Library ...
    A small selection of LPs, mostly featuring Texas natives.
  • Television
  • Radio
  • Books
Outside:
  • Deck / Patio ...
    Screened porch with ceiling fan, table and 4 chairs - a great place to relax on warm Texas evenings.
  • Screen Porch / Veranda
  • Outdoor Entertainment Area
  • Fully Fenced Property
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor Grill ...
    Charcoal included.
  • Porch / Veranda ...
    Screened porch with ceiling fan and table and chairs.
Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • pets considered ...
    Dogs are welcome with an additional refundable deposit.
Attractions:
  • churches
  • library
  • playground
  • live theater
  • cinemas
  • restaurants
  • museums
Leisure Activities:
  • walking
  • shopping
  • sight seeing
  • antiquing
Local Services & Businesses:
  • ATM/bank
  • groceries
  • hospital
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • golf
  • tennis
  • swimming
  • cycling
  • mountain biking
  • kayaking

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Austin, Texas

Walk to Everything! Quiet Vintage Getaway in the Heart of Soco
average rating of 4.7272725 based on 11 reviews
business
Walk to Everything! Quiet Vintage Getaway in the Heart of Soco
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p300822vb
Soco Austin
California
2

They say everything is big in Texas...

2 of 5
Submitted: May 16, 2013 Stayed: April 2013
and so are the cockroaches in this house. My family stayed at this house for a second time this past April. While we love the house and the location of the house, we were disappointed to find ROACHES in the kitchen. This finding really disheartend us as we had to throw out all of the groceries we bought for the trip out, eat out for the remainder of the trip and carefully pack so we did not bring one of those disgusting pests home with us. I notified the Manager of our finding. She apologized and said this was the first time she heard of this. I find this peculiar as while we were cleaning, preparing to leave. We found several roach traps in the kitchen. Sorry, I cannot recommend staying here unless you are ok with vacationing with roaches.
Owner's Response: We are very sorry this occurred. As Sindy said on the phone, we have never heard a complaint about this before. We have later learned that our cleaning service put out roach traps as a preventive measure, since they were aware of a weather-related outbreak of the problem in the area.

Please know that we take this very seriously and have since hired a service to thoroughly exterminate the area on an ongoing basis. We are not crazy about spraying chemicals around the house, but have been assured that the service is safe to humans and animals (with the exception of pests). These vermin may not be common where you are from, but they are pervasive in Central Texas, and it is always a balancing act to prevent encounters and reactions like yours while maintaining a healthy relationship with the natural environment.
business
Walk to Everything! Quiet Vintage Getaway in the Heart of Soco
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p300822vb
Soco Austin
Dallas, TX
5

Super house!

5 of 5
Submitted: September 7, 2012 Stayed: September 2012
We had a great time in Austin over Labor Day weekend. This is a cute house in a great location! Very clean and nicely maintained. We enjoyed it so much we stayed an extra night. The dog door off the screened porch was perfect for our two furry children to have easy access to the back yard. Thank you again for allowing them to come along.
We will definitely return in the fall/winter to take full advantage of the porch.
Heather, Lori, Homer and Fooey.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
business
Walk to Everything! Quiet Vintage Getaway in the Heart of Soco
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p300822vb
Soco Austin
Whitestown, Indiana
5

Wonderful place to stay in Austin!

5 of 5
Submitted: March 30, 2012 Stayed: March 2012
My husband and I rented the house for SXSW 2012. It was perfect for us. We enjoyed having a home vs. a hotel room. We kept asking ourselves why we hadn't thought of this before?! The house is well kept, pleasantly decorated, and in a quiet neighborhood. We loved having our coffee in the morning on the screened in porch or decompressing on the porch after a day of music and fun.
business
Walk to Everything! Quiet Vintage Getaway in the Heart of Soco
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p300822vb
Soco Austin
Austin
5

A lovely little cottage in south Austin

5 of 5
Submitted: January 1, 2012 Stayed: December 2011
We were totally pleased with our rental experience. Our family has some allergy to cat and dog dander, so we were a little concerned about renting a 'pet friendly' accommodation. We needn't have worried. The house couldn't have been cleaner, with not a trace of previous pet presence. The hard wood floors and 50's period decor added a special touch. And though the house is just a block off the very busy thoroughfare of South Congress, the neighborhood was wonderfully quiet, ideal for walking to parks, restaurants, bars, shops, even the South Austin Culture Center.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers
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Walk to Everything! Quiet Vintage Getaway in the Heart of Soco
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p300822vb
Soco Austin
5

Great place to stay in Austin

5 of 5
Submitted: December 28, 2011 Stayed: October 2011
I loved staying here for my first trip to Austin! The house is charming and very comfortable. The location is perfect; I didn't bother to rent a car and never needed one all week.

It was fun to walk up and down South Congress and check out the shops and restaurants. I was there the week before Halloween...Austin takes Halloween very seriously! Lots of people shopping for (or wearing) costumes days before the 31st. Very fun! There are several parks within walking distance of the house, and downtown Austin is just a longer walk or short bus ride away.

The kitchen had all the appliances, utensils, and staples I needed, and the H.E.B. grocery was close by. It had a great selection, including lots of organic foods, which made eating in a good option.

The beds were very comfortable, with nice linens. The bathroom was stocked with towels and basic supplies in the medicine cabinet. It was great to have a washer and dryer and laundry soap on hand.

The house has wifi and a cool collection of Texas-themed DVDs and records. It was quiet at night, and all the windows had curtains and shades so I always felt like I had privacy. I especially liked the screened-in porch with the big overhead fan.

I found it a very relaxing and pleasant place to stay, and I'm definitely planning a return trip!
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