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STUNNING CONTEMPORARY VACATION RENTAL MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN AUSTIN, TX

 
 
 
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Front of House with pecan trees

Front of House with pecan trees

Newly remodeled kitchen with all new appliances. Door leads to patio/gas grill.

Newly remodeled kitchen with all new appliances. Door leads to patio/gas grill.

Spacious, fully stocked kitchen

Spacious, fully stocked kitchen

Dining table expands to seat up to 8. Fully stocked gourmet kitchen.

Dining table expands to seat up to 8. Fully stocked gourmet kitchen.

Living Room with sleeper sofa, 50' flat screen TV, DVD player and Netflx

Living Room with sleeper sofa, 50' flat screen TV, DVD player and Netflx

Sofa in living room converts to double foam sleeper for 2.

Sofa in living room converts to double foam sleeper for 2.

View from kitchen into living room. Table expands to seat 6-8.

View from kitchen into living room. Table expands to seat 6-8.

Open layout from living room to kitchen for easy entertaining.

Open layout from living room to kitchen for easy entertaining.

A little Texas touch!

A little Texas touch!

Extremely comfortable queen size bed;high count linens;

Extremely comfortable queen size bed;high count linens;

Beautiful Mater Bathroom with large interior attached closet

Beautiful Mater Bathroom with large interior attached closet

Master bedroom with attached bath and view into hallway.

Master bedroom with attached bath and view into hallway.

Bedroom with 2 extremely comfortable Serta Perfect Sleeper mattresses.

Bedroom with 2 extremely comfortable Serta Perfect Sleeper mattresses.

Luxurious full bath with premium towels

Luxurious full bath with premium towels

Laundry room with stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry room with stacked washer and dryer.

Covered spacious patio for entertaining. Sectional seats 8-10.

Covered spacious patio for entertaining. Sectional seats 8-10.

Enjoy the beautiful patio, stainless gas grill, fire pit, ping pong & tetherball

Enjoy the beautiful patio, stainless gas grill, fire pit, ping pong & tetherball

Garden off covered patio

Garden off covered patio

Spacious, quiet back yard with fire pit, horseshoes, and tether ball

Spacious, quiet back yard with fire pit, horseshoes, and tether ball

Wood burning fire pit with seating

Wood burning fire pit with seating

The Texas State Capitol as seen driving north on Congress Ave. from the house

The Texas State Capitol as seen driving north on Congress Ave. from the house

Food trailer park less than 1 mile from the house right on Congress Ave.

Food trailer park less than 1 mile from the house right on Congress Ave.

Per night (USD) $375
Per week $2,425
Per month $6,647
  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps8
  • 2 Bathrooms
Minimum Stay 2 nights

Photos and Description of the Austin vacation house rental
Newly remodeled 3/2: Contemporary, private and perfect accomodations for 8.

3 bedroom / 2 full bath vacation rental in the highly desirable 78704 area of Austin, TX -- completely remodeled private home with contemporary furnishings.

Just minutes from downtown and a few blocks from Austin's famed SoCo (South Congress) neighborhood our home comfortably sleeps 8 and features a gourmet kitchen, 3 luxurious bedrooms and 2 beautiful full bathrooms. Gorgeous wood flooring, bright natural lighting and private patio make 117 La Vista the perfect vacation rental for a downtown Austin, TX experience.

Each bedroom features brand new Serta Perfect Sleeper mattresses, high thread-count cotton linens and plenty of closet space. The bathrooms are appointed with plush hotel-quality towels. Outside a very private backyard awaits with a covered patio area, a tiled sink and a large 4 burner stainless gas grill with side burner. The spacious backyard also features a stone fire pit and lots of space for year round entertaining.

The home's floor plan flows from the living room (with 50' flat screen TV) through the kitchen, out the back door to the patio and into the backyard where you can challenge your friends to ping pong, volleyball, horseshoes or bocce.

Enjoy the serenity of this quiet neighborhood or change the pace and enter the heart of Austin's downtown scene! Walk, bike or drive to South Congress shops and restaurants (Soco) or the trails of Town Lake, only 1.5 miles away. Head north one more mile and you're downtown or in the warehouse district, 6th Street or State Capital area.

Longhorn fan (or not) we are only 4 short miles away from the University of Texas where you can visit the infamous home of 55,000 students, the LBJ Library/Harry Ransom Center and the glowing UT Tower.

Whether you are looking at Vacation Rentals for a weekend, a week or longer we invite you to take a closer look at 117 La Vista Street.

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About Valerie Granoff

Joel and Valerie are thrilled to offer our second rental after one year of renting our own residence (Homeaway #958925) for the past year. We are so grateful to live in such a wonderful city and are thrilled to host our guests in luxurious style so they may enjoy Austin and all that it has to offer. One of us bleeds orange and is a Longhorn Alum., the other a Northwestern Wildcat. We love the music scene, are foodies at heart with adventurous spirits to locate the next and best restaurant or trailer and don't miss a festival when possible. WE LOVE AUSTIN and know you will too!!

Valerie Granoff purchased this house in 2012
Why Valerie Granoff chose Austin

We bought this property to allow for easy access to one of our favorite parts of town. But we only wanted a property that was beautiful, updated and was as nice to stay in as it was to leave given its perfect location. The entire area is blossoming with new remodels.

What makes this house unique

We looked for many months for the perfect property in the perfect location--we wanted to have it all!! And we found it. This home offers the best of a great use of beautifully remodeled space, room to easily entertain and close to all of the attractions that make Austin one of the greatest places on earth.

Austin house rental
Front of House with pecan trees

Front of House with pecan trees

Newly remodeled kitchen with all new appliances. Door leads to patio/gas grill.

Newly remodeled kitchen with all new appliances. Door leads to patio/gas grill.

Spacious, fully stocked kitchen

Spacious, fully stocked kitchen

Dining table expands to seat up to 8. Fully stocked gourmet kitchen.

Dining table expands to seat up to 8. Fully stocked gourmet kitchen.

Living Room with sleeper sofa, 50' flat screen TV, DVD player and Netflx

Living Room with sleeper sofa, 50' flat screen TV, DVD player and Netflx

Sofa in living room converts to double foam sleeper for 2.

Sofa in living room converts to double foam sleeper for 2.

View from kitchen into living room. Table expands to seat 6-8.

View from kitchen into living room. Table expands to seat 6-8.

Open layout from living room to kitchen for easy entertaining.

Open layout from living room to kitchen for easy entertaining.

A little Texas touch!

A little Texas touch!

Extremely comfortable queen size bed;high count linens;

Extremely comfortable queen size bed;high count linens;

Beautiful Mater Bathroom with large interior attached closet

Beautiful Mater Bathroom with large interior attached closet

Master bedroom with attached bath and view into hallway.

Master bedroom with attached bath and view into hallway.

Bedroom with 2 extremely comfortable Serta Perfect Sleeper mattresses.

Bedroom with 2 extremely comfortable Serta Perfect Sleeper mattresses.

Luxurious full bath with premium towels

Luxurious full bath with premium towels

Laundry room with stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry room with stacked washer and dryer.

Covered spacious patio for entertaining. Sectional seats 8-10.

Covered spacious patio for entertaining. Sectional seats 8-10.

Enjoy the beautiful patio, stainless gas grill, fire pit, ping pong & tetherball

Enjoy the beautiful patio, stainless gas grill, fire pit, ping pong & tetherball

Garden off covered patio

Garden off covered patio

Spacious, quiet back yard with fire pit, horseshoes, and tether ball

Spacious, quiet back yard with fire pit, horseshoes, and tether ball

Wood burning fire pit with seating

Wood burning fire pit with seating

The Texas State Capitol as seen driving north on Congress Ave. from the house

The Texas State Capitol as seen driving north on Congress Ave. from the house

Food trailer park less than 1 mile from the house right on Congress Ave.

Food trailer park less than 1 mile from the house right on Congress Ave.

Nearest Airport : Austin Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) at 8 Miles
Nearest Motorway : Hwy 71/290 at 0.5 Miles
Nearest Barpub : Crow Bar at 0.25 Miles
Car: not necessary

Congress Avenue Bats under the Congress Avenue Bridge

The State Capitol

Austin Convention Center

Austin Children's Museum

Zilker Park

Austin City Limits Festival (October)

Kite Festival

South by Southwest Interactive/Film and Music Festival (March)

The Long Center

The Domain

The Violet Crown Theatre

ACL Live at Moody Theatre

9 Farmer's Markets with several very nearby during the week at on Saturday mornings

Barton Creek Mall

Lake Austin

University of Texas

Bob Bullock Museum

St. Edward's University

Uchi & Uchiko

Food Trailers

Shops at SOCO

2nd Street District

Warehouse District

Sixth Street

Whole Foods Corporate Headquarters and megastore (5th & Lamar)

Wild Basin Preserve Hiking Trails

Ladybird Lake

Ladybird Wildflower Center

LBJ Museum and Library

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Austin, Texas

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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly * Event Minimum Stay
 
Base Rate
$375
$375
Fri, Sat, Sun
$2,425
$6,647
2 nights
 
 
ACL Festival
Oct 4 2013 - Oct 8 2013
$1,200
Flat fee
4 nights
 
 
ACL
Oct 11 2013 - Oct 15 2013
$1,200
Flat fee
4 nights
 
 
SXSW Interactive
Mar 6 2014 - Mar 11 2014
$7,500
Flat fee
5 nights
 
 
SXSW Music
Mar 11 2014 - Mar 16 2014
$3,500
Flat fee
5 nights
 

Additional information about rental rates

Cleaning Fee $125 + Tax
Tax Rate 15.0%

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.

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

Property Type:
  • house
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 1250 sq. ft.
  • 1 story
Location Type:
  • Downtown ...
    Close to all Downtown Austin has to offer! Eclectic shops & cafes of SoCo (So Congress) & South First Street. Zilker Park & Lady Bird Lake, 2nd St District & 6th Street Bars and the State Capital & UT
  • Lake ...
    Just minutes away, Austin's Lady Bird Lake offers Hike and Bike Trails and watercraft rentals. Zilker Park and the Barton Springs swimming attraction are adjacent to the lake.
  • River ...
    Canoe, kayak and SUP rentals are available along the Hike and Bike trails of Lady Bird Lake.
Theme:
  • Tourist Attractions
  • Family
  • Away From It All
  • Luxury
  • Adventure
  • Sports & Activities
  • Romantic
General:
  • Iron & Board
  • Living Room ...
    Fully furnished living room, 50' flat screen TV open to the kitchen for easy entertaining. Living room contains foldout queen sofabed to sleep 2, and comfortable leather chairs
  • Parking ...
    Limit of 4 cars at residence--2 in driveway and 2 curbside in front of house
  • Internet ...
    Wireless internet capability
  • Towels Provided ...
    Luxury towels
  • Washing Machine ...
    New stackable washer/dryer
  • Clothes Dryer ...
    New stackable washer/dryer
  • Fireplace ...
    Outdoor stone fire pit with wood provided
  • Air Conditioning ...
    Central
  • Heating ...
    Central
  • Linens Provided ...
    High count cotton linens
  • Hair Dryer
Kitchen:
  • Toaster
  • Dishwasher ...
    New Frigidaire stainless
  • Refrigerator ...
    New, full size stainless refrigerator/freezer with water and ice dispenser on door.
  • Stove ...
    New Frigidaire 6 burner gas stove and full gas oven/broiler.
  • Microwave ...
    New GE stainless full size microwave
  • Coffee Maker ...
    Keurig cup coffee maker with full stock of regular and decaffeinated coffee, teas and hot chocolate, creamers and sugar
  • Kitchen ...
    Contemporary, gourmet kitchen with wood floors, granite counter-top, tile backsplash and all new appliances. Laded with Keurig coffee maker/coffee, blender, toaster, dish and glassware, & spices
  • Pantry Items ...
    Coffee, sugars, flour, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, spices, salt/pepper, complete paper products
  • Dishes & Utensils ...
    Fully stocked cabinets with dishes, glassware, coffee mugs, pots & pans, baking dishes and cooking utensils
  • Ice Maker
  • Freezer
Dining:
  • Dining ...
    Expandable glass/chrome table and chairs in kitchen. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating for casual entertaining
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 2 - toilet , combination tub/shower
    Bathroom 1 - combination tub/shower , toilet
  • Beautiful contemporary bathrooms with modern tile and fixtures.
Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
  • Bedroom 2 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 3 - 2 twin/ single
    Bedroom 1-Master - 1 queen
  • Beautifully furnished bedrooms with luxurious Serta Perfect Sleeper mattresses and high count cotton linens.
Entertainment:
  • Satellite / Cable ...
    DirecTV and Netflix
  • DVD Player ...
    BluRay
  • Music Library ...
    Available via DirecTV
  • Television ...
    50' HD Flatscreen with Dish Network and Netflix
  • Games ...
    Board games and playing cards, bocce, ping pong and volleyball
  • Ping Pong Table
Outside:
  • Deck / Patio ...
    Covered patio next to large backyard
  • Outdoor Grill ...
    Large stainless gas grill with side burner
  • Lawn / Garden
  • 12 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
Attractions:
  • botanical garden
  • festivals
  • playground
  • arboretum
  • library
  • churches
  • coin laundry
  • restaurants
  • autumn foliage
  • live theater
  • museums
  • synagogues
  • cinemas
  • zoo
Leisure Activities:
  • eco tourism
  • photography
  • horseback riding
  • paddle boating
  • walking
  • outlet shopping
  • scenic drives
  • sight seeing
Local Services & Businesses:
  • fitness center
  • hospital
  • medical services
  • laundromat
  • ATM/bank
  • groceries
  • massage therapist
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • water skiing
  • hiking
  • cycling
  • tennis
  • equestrian events
  • mountain biking
  • fishing
  • golf privileges optional
  • ice skating
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • freshwater fishing
  • sailing
  • jet skiing
  • roller blading
  • swimming

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Austin, Texas

Stunning Contemporary Vacation Rental Minutes from Downtown Austin, TX
average rating of 4.875 based on 8 reviews
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Stunning Contemporary Vacation Rental Minutes from Downtown Austin, TX
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3487812
+1 512 7851166
Austin Austin area
5

Perfect!

5 of 5
Submitted: May 7, 2013 Stayed: May 2013
House was exactly what we were looking for. It was clean, spacious, and I LOVED the backyard/patio area. Great for talking and hanging outside. Also, really close to downtown and 6th street where we were headed at night. Would definitely stay here again!
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Stunning Contemporary Vacation Rental Minutes from Downtown Austin, TX
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3487812
+1 512 7851166
Austin Austin area
5

Can't be beat!

Can't be beat!
5 of 5
Submitted: May 5, 2013 Stayed: April 2013
This house was fabulous for our Bachelorette party weekend for eight ladies. The beds were amazingly comfortable and all the appliances were new and chic. Valerie has thought of every detail to make the stay comfortable, including beach towels, bottle of wine and we LOVED the bacon and half n half in the fridge! That was just how we wanted to start off our long weekend. The outdoor seating area was perfect for sipping our wine and eating tacos from Torchy's when it rained. The fire pit was also put to good use the night it didn't rain. The location was convenient to all the cool food trailers and shops on SoCo. We did taxi to 6th street, but it was only a five- ten minute cab ride away.

Definitely will come back to Austin and to this house! It was perfect! More comfortable than a hotel, with plenty of common space to hang out for a mid-size group.
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Stunning Contemporary Vacation Rental Minutes from Downtown Austin, TX
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3487812
+1 512 7851166
Austin Austin area
5

Perfect!

5 of 5
Submitted: April 24, 2013 Stayed: April 2013
We recently stayed her for a girls weekend getaway... and we couldn't have been happier with our experience! As soon as we arrived we felt at home. The location was great, and we never felt concerned about our safety. Everything was so clean, the rooms were spacious, the kitchen and backyard were perfect, the linens and towels were great quality (no scratchy bedspreads and sandpaper bath towels), and there was even a bottle of Prosecco waiting for us! The weather was nice, so we were able to enjoy the patio, and at night it was cool enough to utilize the fire pit and make smores. We had a great time just hanging out at the house. Saturday morning, we made the short drive down South Congress for brunch at Magnolia Cafe, then walked along the street doing some shopping, people watching, and enjoying the sun. It was the perfect Austin experience.

Throughout our weekend, there were several comments made about our excellent choice on the house, how several of us would love to have a place like this, and that we'd have to come back here for our next visit. This house was a perfect beginning and ending to our fabulous trip, and we hope to stay here again next time! Thanks Valerie for your assistance during the research and booking process, and for your hospitality!
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Stunning Contemporary Vacation Rental Minutes from Downtown Austin, TX
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3487812
+1 512 7851166
Austin Austin area
5

Perfect!

5 of 5
Submitted: April 22, 2013 Stayed: April 2013
We stayed here for a girls weekend and loved it! After a previous unfavorable experience at a rent house in Austin, we were relieved to walk in and see that we had nothing to worry about (and even had a sweet little bottle of Prosecco waiting for us). The location was great, and we felt safe the entire time. The house was spotless when we arrived. It was such a great feeling to see how clean and updated everything was. Towels and bed linens were great quality. No itchy blankets or sandpaper bath towels. The weather was perfect so we got to enjoy the beautiful patio. When it cooled down at night we started a fire in the small pit at the back, and had smores. We had a great time at the house. On Saturday, we made the short drive to SoCo for a long day of shopping, food trucks, people watching, and just enjoying the beautiful weather. Cab fare to downtown was very reasonable. Overall we had a wonderful experience! Thanks so much for allowing us to stay here!
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Stunning Contemporary Vacation Rental Minutes from Downtown Austin, TX
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3487812
+1 512 7851166
Austin Austin area
5

Fabulous Girls Weekend

5 of 5
Submitted: March 31, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
What a pleasure this getaway was. We stayed Friday-Sunday with a group of 6 girls. We pulled up to the house around 1 pm Friday & we loved the fact that we could check in so early. The curb appeal of the house was so cute & inviting. The second we walked in my friend & I immediately commented on how amazing the house smelled. I realize how crazy that sounds but I really appreciate a clean smelling house & it not only looked clean, it smelled clean too. The second thing we noticed was mine & my friends favorite bottle of prosecco sitting on the dining table next to an assortment of godiva chocolates. Valerie, miss thang, you do your homework!! It immediately set the tone for the weekend!! We then took a tour of the house & every corner we took was another surprise. The rooms were so cute & comfy. The beds were so comfortable & the linens were super soft!! The bathrooms were stocked with the best smelling handsoap I've ever used. I know, here I go with the smells again but trust me, you will say the same thing when you stay here!! Every bathroom was overflowing with huge, soft towels & there were even more in the linen closet. I think we could have each taken 2 showers a day & not reused 1 towel but if we had there was a great washer & dryer we could have used also. If you think the pictures look great you won't believe it in person. Every room honestly looks like a page from an ikea catelog!! I slept in the two twin bed room & I can honestly say that I slept better in that bed than I do in my own bed! Valerie spared no expense when it came to making her guests comfortable!! The back yard & patio area was a huge hit. If it would have rained all weekend we wouldn't have cared because of how amazing the outdoor patio was. While we didn't do any grilling or cooking, there was more than enough opportunity to. The house is absolutely stocked for anything you may want or need to cook with & eat off of. The firepit & seating area aroud it was also a fun spot while playing horshoes. The house is very conveniently located near everything you would need or want in Austin. Restaurants, food trucks, nail salons, grocery stores, parks, were all within walking distance & yes we went to all of them. We checked out around 2 which was also awesome! We didn't feel rushed & we got a nice lunch in before returning to Dallas!! To sum this trip up, we had an amazing weekend & Valerie was so sweet & helpful & the house was aweome!! We will come back!
Helpful votes: 2/2
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