Austin house rental - Front of House
Front of House
 
Austin house rental - Front of House

Front of House

Inner Yard

Inner Yard

Front of House

Front of House

Breezeway

Breezeway

Dining Room

Dining Room

Kitchen

Kitchen

Back Deck with Ipe wood floor (hardest wood in the world)

Back Deck with Ipe wood floor (hardest wood in the world)

Living Room

Living Room

Master Bedroom (King bed) with large flat screen TV

Master Bedroom (King bed) with large flat screen TV

Master Bedroom screen porch

Master Bedroom screen porch

Master bath (bathing area)

Master bath (bathing area)

2nd Bedroom on second floor with bath

2nd Bedroom on second floor with bath

3rd Floor King size bed (and be split into twins)

3rd Floor King size bed (and be split into twins)

3rd Bedroom (King bed) and bath

3rd Bedroom (King bed) and bath

Powder Room

Powder Room

Back enclosed yard

Back enclosed yard

Full apartment, kitchen, living room, bath and Queen Bed

Full apartment, kitchen, living room, bath and Queen Bed

Apartment Kitchen

Apartment Kitchen

Third floor library and family room

Third floor library and family room

  • Bedrooms5
  • Sleeps10
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath
Minimum Stay 3 nights
 

Photos and Description of the Austin vacation house rental
5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths (Sleeps 10)

Atop the bluff over the Umlauf Sculpture Garden sits this beautifully warm and inviting home with the finest of architectural details.. Throughout the house there are interesting and well conceived touches - lighting, tiles, fixtures, finishes, and comfortable areas to relax in and enjoy. Superior in every way. Main house and separate one bedroom quarters.

About Eduardo Longoria

I love hospitality. I built and operate www.HabitatSuites.com since 1985. I also founded and operate www.CasadeLuz.org since 1991. Casa de Luz is a holistic educational center that serves healthy meals 3 blocks from this house. It wonderful to have people stay at this exquisite house and be pleased.

Eduardo Longoria purchased this house in 2009
Why Eduardo Longoria chose Austin

The location couldn't be better and the house is an architectural triumph. I had it under contract the day it went on the market.

What makes this house unique

It makes you feel good to stay in a beautiful house.

32 Reviews of Property 325082 in Austin, Texas

Breathtaking Beauty - Walk to downtown, Zilker Park, Barton Springs
average rating of 4.826087 based on 32 reviews
business
Breathtaking Beauty - Walk to downtown, Zilker Park, Barton Springs
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p325082
+1 512-535 0105
Austin Austin area
5

Stunning Home, Great Location, Great for Girls' Weekend!

Stunning Home, Great Location, Great for Girls' Weekend!
5 of 5
Submitted: April 24, 2013 Stayed: April 2013
I recently went to Austin with six other friends for a girls' weekend getaway. We wanted a large house where we could all stay together and hang out. This house was perfect! It's absolutely gorgeous -- high-end finishes on everything, and tons of rooms to spread out and enjoy ourselves. We had plenty of room in the main house for the seven of us, so much that we didn't even end up using the guest apartment. It's in a great location, about a 5-minute drive from both downtown and South Congress. Eduardo was easy to work with and a great host! We'd definitely book here again!
Recommended for:  Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
business
Breathtaking Beauty - Walk to downtown, Zilker Park, Barton Springs
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p325082
+1 512-535 0105
Austin Austin area
5

Fantastic house in a great location

5 of 5
Submitted: April 14, 2013 Stayed: April 2013
This house was wonderful and in an excellent location. Beautiful area, great service from the owner and a house that is clearly very well maintained. The owner, Eduardo, was wonderful to deal with and I would definitely recommend it to others.
business
Breathtaking Beauty - Walk to downtown, Zilker Park, Barton Springs
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p325082
+1 512-535 0105
Austin Austin area
5

Amazing Stay in Austin...

5 of 5
Submitted: January 28, 2013 Stayed: January 2013
Needless to say, this house made for an incredible weekend. The property owner made this a seamless process and he was more than welcoming to our group. Despite it being January - we spent most of our time in the courtyard and porch which were immaculate... and thank you good weather. The windows stayed open all weekend.

The house had warm craftsman detail and luxury amenities in the kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms which made it overly comfortable. We had to cook for 12 people... and there was plenty of room for this type of entertainment.

I'd recommend this home to almost anyone. I'm thankful for the stay and very appreciative of the owners ability to create the unique experience.

Sincerely,
PG
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing
business
Breathtaking Beauty - Walk to downtown, Zilker Park, Barton Springs
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p325082
+1 512-535 0105
Austin Austin area
Houston, TX
4

Austin weekend

4 of 5
Submitted: January 24, 2013 Stayed: January 2013
Wonderful home, and great location. Owner is great. Difficulties with operating cable, but in all fairness only contaced owner on last night. Also, you may want to bring additional towels, not many face towels in the home. But all else was wonderful, would definitely stay again and recommend this home.
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Breathtaking Beauty - Walk to downtown, Zilker Park, Barton Springs
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p325082
+1 512-535 0105
Austin Austin area
Houston
3

Not quite special

3 of 5
Submitted: January 16, 2013 Stayed: January 2013
This house is in a good location and is quite lovely. Eduardo was very pleasant and nice to deal with, but we had several issues:

1. The sofa in the library collapsed when first sat on--the legs on one end collapsed.

2. The thermostat on the second floor wasn't working--it was miserably hot as the heat never shut off.

3. There were no linens in the powder room or kitchen. We had to call to get some and then were brought two washcloths (no handtowels) for the powder room. There were seven of us staying there. Also, one of the king bedroom baths had only one washcloth, one handtowel and two towels.

4. A minor point, but the tissue and toilet paper must have been the cheapest available.

5. The fan in one bathroom was very dirty.

6. While the master bedroom has a large screen TV, the one in the living area is quite small.

7. There was no power to the fancy Miele coffeemaker.

With a little extra care and attention, this could be a great property, but in the end, I must say we were disappointed with the quality. I expect that had we kept calling with issues, Eduardo would have addressed them, but we did not want to spend our long weekend in Austin dealing with folks in and out fixing stuff.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: Ouch! There goes my perfect record. I sent several of my staff to take care of whatever needs or short comings this family needed. I responded instantly to their requests for extra linens. There are 5 and a half bathrooms in the house. One of them indeed had lint on the ceiling exhaust fan. This is truly a fine house with the highest quality equipment. The Miele coffee maker has confused some people but it really is a one button operation that grinds the beans and makes fresh coffee. It is great if you are used to it but difficult when being set up for the first time which is why I provide a low tech coffee maker. Indeed, there was a A/C damper that got stuck and that has been repaired. I'm sorry I was unable to please this family.
business
Breathtaking Beauty - Walk to downtown, Zilker Park, Barton Springs
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p325082
+1 512-535 0105
Austin Austin area
Lake Charles, LA
5

Wonderful House, Wonderful Owner, Memorable Stay!!!

5 of 5
Submitted: December 24, 2012 Stayed: September 2012
Our family spent a memorable weekend in this wonderful house while in Austin for my daughter's graduation. Booking the house was a breeze with Eduardo's great communication and warm accomodating attitude. The house was even more beautiful than depicted in the photos. We look forward to a return visit.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Breathtaking Beauty - Walk to downtown, Zilker Park, Barton Springs
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p325082
+1 512-535 0105
Austin Austin area
Houston
5

Excellent House, Excellent Location!

5 of 5
Submitted: December 12, 2012 Stayed: November 2012
I don't usually write reviews, but I felt compelled to offer my opinion on this wonderful property. We arrived at night, so the house was a little hard to find since the neighborhood itself has little street lighting. However, once we were able to locate the place and enter, we realized what a delightful stay that we had reserved. The layout and bedrooms of the home were in perfect shape and were very clean. The master bathroom was like a room to itself, with heated floors, gigantic rain shower, and enough closet space to hang the clothes of all our guests, if needed. Everything in the home was beyond our expectations. The proximity to South Congress, Downtown, and Zilker/Barton Springs made traffic and travel time a non-issue. I would highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a place to stay in Austin.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
business
Breathtaking Beauty - Walk to downtown, Zilker Park, Barton Springs
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p325082
+1 512-535 0105
Austin Austin area
Austin, Tx
5

Rent this house - you will not be disappointed!

5 of 5
Submitted: December 1, 2012 Stayed: September 2012
The house is absolutely beautiful and the owner went above and beyond to ensure our stay was enjoyable. Very accommodating. Made our first rental as easy as can be. Would definitely stay here again!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Breathtaking Beauty - Walk to downtown, Zilker Park, Barton Springs
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p325082
+1 512-535 0105
Austin Austin area
Chicago
5

Beautiful home, excellent host, wonderful location

5 of 5
Submitted: August 3, 2012 Stayed: February 2012
I'We had a group of cyclist/golfers in town for a respite from Chicago's winter. Eduardo could not have been more considerate or accommodating. (We rented another of his properties also listed here for this trip, and it was just as nice!)

Close to downtown and in a quiet spot overlooking Barton Springs. Highly recommended!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Breathtaking Beauty - Walk to downtown, Zilker Park, Barton Springs
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p325082
+1 512-535 0105
Austin Austin area
Texas
5

Accurate

5 of 5
Submitted: July 17, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
Excellent, would rent it again.
Owner's Response: An old Buddhist saying: Don't say anything if your can't improve on the silence.
I appreciate this incisive review.
I am blessed.