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Cozy and Affordable Retreat--Minutes from Downtown, Barton Springs

 
 
 
Austin studio rental - Facade of the house--studio is on the first floor facing the rear yard.
Facade of the house--studio is on the first floor facing the rear yard.
 
Austin studio rental - Facade of the house--studio is on the first floor facing the rear yard.

Facade of the house--studio is on the first floor facing the rear yard.

Private entrance to studio--surrounded by shaded gravel patios.

Private entrance to studio--surrounded by shaded gravel patios.

View from the front door, all the way through to the kitchen windows.

View from the front door, all the way through to the kitchen windows.

Notice the private patio on view from every window.

Notice the private patio on view from every window.

Fine linens and pillow-top comfort

Fine linens and pillow-top comfort

Nice-sized closet and dresser.

Nice-sized closet and dresser.

Dining area. Table expands for extra work surface or dinner guests.

Dining area. Table expands for extra work surface or dinner guests.

The bathroom is the smallest you will find--but it does the job!

The bathroom is the smallest you will find--but it does the job!

Everything fresh.

Everything fresh.

Roomy kitchen with new appliances and all the necessities.

Roomy kitchen with new appliances and all the necessities.

Natural materials like concrete countertops and floors.

Natural materials like concrete countertops and floors.

Some of the seating on your private patio.

Some of the seating on your private patio.

Enjoy warm Austin nights at home or on the town.

Enjoy warm Austin nights at home or on the town.

We have 3 speed cruisers available for use...

We have 3 speed cruisers available for use...

Walking distance to Barton Springs---Austin's one-of-a-kind swimming hole

Walking distance to Barton Springs---Austin's one-of-a-kind swimming hole

Walk to Zilker Park--home to Barton Springs, music festivals, outdoor theater...

Walk to Zilker Park--home to Barton Springs, music festivals, outdoor theater...

Ride to Town Lake, where you can canoe, row, or jog the trails through downtown.

Ride to Town Lake, where you can canoe, row, or jog the trails through downtown.

The Floor Plan

The Floor Plan

Per night (USD) $99 - $250
Per week $574
Per month $1,540
  • Bedrooms1
  • Sleeps6
  • 1 Bathroom
Minimum Stay 1 - 3 nights

Photos and Description of the Austin vacation studio rental

If you come to Austin, you will likely spend most of your time outside the house. So rent this quaint, cozy little studio in the heart of the Zilker area and save money to spend on activities! The studio (meaning no separate living room) is located on the ground level of a stone triplex built in the 1940s. It has been completely renovated and boasts fresh, natural materials, including stained concrete floors and countertops, painted stucco walls, and restored wood windows that let in loads of natural light. The studio is surrounded by a large, private patio with lots of shade and seating.

You can rent the studio to sleep a total of 2, or you can combine it with one or both of the other units in the house to sleep a total of 4 or 6. Too see the other units, please type their listing numbers in the VRBO search bar: 450977 ('Treetop Suite') and 442385 ('Urban Hideaway').

All 3 units have clean, crisp linens, quality furnishings, and original art. Our WiFi connection is good, and the patios are a great place to enjoy the quiet of an established Austin neighborhood only five minutes from downtown and the SoCo district, and walking distance of the South Lamar (“SoLa”) district.

We offer bikes for you to explore the many things to do within walking or biking distance from the house. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, check out the greenbelt along Barton Creek or Barton Springs Pool--each about a mile away. If you are looking for great food, you are just around the corner from the iconic Matt's El Rancho and the fabulous 'Restaurant Row' on Barton Springs Road. Walk to the ACL music festival or enjoy live outdoor summer theater at Zilker Park. Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Zilker Botanical Garden are beautiful places to explore and picnic. At the end of the day, dance to live country music at the locally-famous hole in the wall--the Broken Spoke. Or check out the HighBall retro bowling alley/karaoke bar and neighboring Alamo Drafthouse Cinema--uniquely Austin experiences.

If you want to venture outside the neighborhood, we're also close to the University of Texas and the Highland Lakes just west of town. We are happy to recommend things to do and places to see.

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About Ann Giles

We are a husband and wife team that loves old houses. We were each renovating our own 1940's era home when we met. Since then, we've acquired two additional homes and had four children. We love spending time with both--keeping the houses in great shape for years to come and keeping the kids busy and fed! One of us is a native Austinite and the other has been here since 1995, so feel free to ask us anything you want to know about Austin, and we will try our best to help.

Ann Giles purchased this studio in 1998
Why Ann Giles chose Austin

Location and character. Close to downtown, yet nestled in a quiet, established neighborhood with mature trees and great opportunities to explore nature. A unique structure--beautiful natural stone and concrete block construction originally built as a carriage house but easily converted to unique rental apartments

What makes this studio unique

Original, natural building materials give the house character and soul. Clean and manicured outdoor areas extend the enjoyable space of the apartments. Clean and crisp linens and furnishings make for a relaxing and enjoyable retreat.

Austin studio rental - Facade of the house--studio is on the first floor facing the rear yard.

Facade of the house--studio is on the first floor facing the rear yard.

Private entrance to studio--surrounded by shaded gravel patios.

Private entrance to studio--surrounded by shaded gravel patios.

View from the front door, all the way through to the kitchen windows.

View from the front door, all the way through to the kitchen windows.

Notice the private patio on view from every window.

Notice the private patio on view from every window.

Fine linens and pillow-top comfort

Fine linens and pillow-top comfort

Nice-sized closet and dresser.

Nice-sized closet and dresser.

Dining area. Table expands for extra work surface or dinner guests.

Dining area. Table expands for extra work surface or dinner guests.

The bathroom is the smallest you will find--but it does the job!

The bathroom is the smallest you will find--but it does the job!

Everything fresh.

Everything fresh.

Roomy kitchen with new appliances and all the necessities.

Roomy kitchen with new appliances and all the necessities.

Natural materials like concrete countertops and floors.

Natural materials like concrete countertops and floors.

Some of the seating on your private patio.

Some of the seating on your private patio.

Enjoy warm Austin nights at home or on the town.

Enjoy warm Austin nights at home or on the town.

We have 3 speed cruisers available for use...

We have 3 speed cruisers available for use...

Walking distance to Barton Springs---Austin's one-of-a-kind swimming hole

Walking distance to Barton Springs---Austin's one-of-a-kind swimming hole

Walk to Zilker Park--home to Barton Springs, music festivals, outdoor theater...

Walk to Zilker Park--home to Barton Springs, music festivals, outdoor theater...

Ride to Town Lake, where you can canoe, row, or jog the trails through downtown.

Ride to Town Lake, where you can canoe, row, or jog the trails through downtown.

The Floor Plan

The Floor Plan

Barton Springs, Zilker Park and Botanical Garden, Umlauf Sculpture Garden, the Greenbelt (great hiking, biking, and swimming holes), Lady Bird Lake (walking trail, canoeing, kayaking, boat tours of city); Fabulous local restaurants within walking distance, 'SoCo' district, Dancing at the famous 'Broken Spoke,' and only 5 minutes to Downtown

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Rental Rates for this vacation studio rental in Austin, Texas

Rental Basis:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly * Event Minimum Stay
 
Base Rate
$99
$574
$1,540
1 night
 
 
Austin City Limits Festival #1
Oct 3 - Oct 7
$250
3 nights
 
 
Austin City Limits Festival #2
Oct 10 - Oct 14
$250
3 nights
 
 
Formula 1 Racing
Nov 14 - Nov 18
$225
3 nights
 

Additional information about rental rates

Cleaning Fee $40 + Tax
Minimum 2 night stay on weekends.
Cleaning fee $40 ($55 on stay longer than 30 days)
Minimum rental age 25 (must be verified)
Tax Rate 15.0%

Cancellation Policy

Policy available by contacting owner when booking.

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

Property Type:
  • studio

Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals

General:
  • Washing Machine
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Wireless Internet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Linens Provided
  • Parking Off Street

Kitchen:
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Cooking Utensils

Dining:
  • Dining Area

Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 -
  • 1

Bedrooms:
  • 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 6
  • Queen size Beds (1)
Entertainment:
  • Television
  • Satellite / Cable
  • DVD Player

Outside:
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Deck / Patio

Suitability:
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only

Attractions:
  • botanical garden
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • library
  • live theater
  • museums
  • playground
  • recreation center
  • restaurants
  • zoo
  • health/beauty spa

Leisure Activities:
  • antiquing
  • scenic drives
  • walking
  • shopping
  • wildlife viewing
  • miniature golf
  • boating

Local Services & Businesses:
  • ATM/bank
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • laundromat
  • medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • snorkeling/diving
  • racquetball
  • kayaking
  • basketball court
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • fly fishing
  • freshwater fishing
  • golf
  • hiking
  • ice skating
  • jet skiing
  • mountain biking
  • roller blading
  • sailing
  • snorkeling
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • water skiing
  • water tubing
  • wind-surfing

Notes: Inquire about our shuttle service to the ACL festival or other Zilker events.

Reviews for this vacation studio rental in Austin, Texas

Cozy and Affordable Retreat--Minutes from Downtown, Barton Springs
average rating of 4.75 based on 4 reviews
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Cozy and Affordable Retreat--Minutes from Downtown, Barton Springs
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p423250vb
Zilker Austin
Austin, TX
5

Great location, adorable lodgings

5 of 5
Submitted: March 4, 2013 Stayed: October 2012
I stayed in the studio unit of this tri-plex for about 4 months from Oct-Feb when i relocated to Austin (had to move out a couple of weekends because it was previously rented). The studio unit is in the back of the building on the first floor, so it feels private. The decor/style of the interior (and exterior) of this place is lovely, which was enjoyable for the length of time I was there. It has everything you need furnished, and a pleasant outdoor area that is just yours. The bathroom is small, but has everything you need (only a stand-up shower, though, no bathtub), and the kitchen has all the essentials. The location is right in the Barton Hills neighborhood, within walking distance from restaurants, coffee shops and bars (and a quick ride to Barton Springs Pool and/or Barton Springs Road). The owners live nearby and were very attentive to anything that came up over my 4 months (nothing major did, the place is highly maintained). I would certainly recommend this location (much more cozy than a hotel room!).
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
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Cozy and Affordable Retreat--Minutes from Downtown, Barton Springs
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p423250vb
Zilker Austin
Holland, MI
4

Cute and Cozy

4 of 5
Submitted: January 7, 2013 Stayed: December 2012
We spent Christmas week in the studio unit. The weather was cold, but the unit heated up nicely. It was beautifully decorated, very clean and had everything we needed. We were only able to enjoy the outdoor space once because it was too cold, but the space is delightful and we wished we could have used the bikes, too. The location was ideal for us, only minutes from all the places we wanted to go.
The owners were very helpful and made themselves available if needed. The extras, like coffee, chocolate and fruit were really nice. I definitely recommend this property in this quiet residential neighborhood, especially for a couple or a single individual.
Recommended for:  Age 55+
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Cozy and Affordable Retreat--Minutes from Downtown, Barton Springs
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p423250vb
Zilker Austin
Austin, TX
5

Great Long Term Stay

5 of 5
Submitted: October 14, 2012 Stayed: September 2012
I stayed in the studio for a little over a month while I was in the process of relocating to Austin. Ann and Scott are outstanding hosts and the apartment couldn't be in a better location. Amongst so many things to do you're just quick bike ride to zilker park, walking distance to the saxon pub, a few minutes from downtown austin, and a nice quiet neighborhood to return to at the end of the day. The apartment is exactly as advertised, small but very comfortable and nicely done. A nice alternative to a hotel while exploring the city.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
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Cozy and Affordable Retreat--Minutes from Downtown, Barton Springs
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p423250vb
Zilker Austin
Benicia, CA
5

Cozy

5 of 5
Submitted: September 16, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
We really enjoyed staying at this cozy studio. The place was small but had a lot of charm. The outdoor seating area was really nice, it reminded me of the many warm summer nights I spent on my back porch when I lived in Austin! Ann was very accommodating and we are looking forward to staying here again next time we visit Austin.
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