Austin house rental
 
Austin house rental
The front porch invites you to sit in the morning with a hot cup of coffee!

The front porch invites you to sit in the morning with a hot cup of coffee!

Native Texas plants in large, park-like back yard! Screened porch and terrace.

Native Texas plants in large, park-like back yard! Screened porch and terrace.

Outdoor lounging and dining overlooking sylvan setting.

Outdoor lounging and dining overlooking sylvan setting.

Large living room with comfortable designer seating and flat screen TV.

Large living room with comfortable designer seating and flat screen TV.

Master Bedroom with full bathroom (walk-in shower) adjoining.

Master Bedroom with full bathroom (walk-in shower) adjoining.

Middle bedroom. Full bathroom with vintage Rock 'n Roll posters across hall.

Middle bedroom. Full bathroom with vintage Rock 'n Roll posters across hall.

Spacious, comfortable front bedroom.

Spacious, comfortable front bedroom.

Roomy seating area adjoining kitchen.

Roomy seating area adjoining kitchen.

Screened porch with ceiling fan, overlooking terrace and back yard.

Screened porch with ceiling fan, overlooking terrace and back yard.

Large well-stocked kitchen! Window overlooks screened porch and back yard.

Large well-stocked kitchen! Window overlooks screened porch and back yard.

  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps6
Minimum Stay 2 nights
 

Photos and Description of the Austin vacation house rental

Our Mid-Century Travis Heights ranch is the perfect home base for visiting Austin and its close-in environs. Conveniently located in Old Austin close to SOCO, Zilker Park, Austin Convention Center, Downtown and LadyBird Lake. Comfortably remodeled with both modern and antique furnishings and lots of contemporary art. Large terrace and screened porch with outdoor grill and comfortable seating overlook a huge wooded backyard. Three (3) comfortable bedrooms and two (2) baths accommodate 6 guests. The house is fully equipped for cooking and dining in the large open kitchen/dining/seating area. The living room is perfect for relaxing and watching movies or cable on the Sony flat-screen TV. Within walking distance to SOCO for multiple live music venues, restaurants and shops. Simple to hop a bus for a quick trip downtown ,or to 6th street. Stacy Park with pool is a short walk away, and hike/bike trails are close by. I-35 and State Highway 71 are both easily accessed, just minutes away.

About Ann Watson and Jay Allison

I am Ann. My husband, Jay, and I live in Houston. We initially bought our mid-century modern home in the quiet historical neighborhood of Travis Heights because we liked its unique qualities and location, close to SOCO, St. Edward's U. and downtown. Hopefully it will be our retirement home some day. Today it is perfectly refurbished and finished with a pleasing mix of modern pieces and antiques along with our collection of bright modern prints and photographs.

Ann Watson and Jay Allison purchased this house in 2008
Why Ann Watson and Jay Allison chose Austin

Travis Heights is a beautiful neighborhood. It has a charming mix of the most interesting and diverse houses in Austin. It has hills, wonderful views, and is marvelously close to all Austin has to offer.

What makes this house unique

Our safe location in a historical neighborhood is perfect, with easy access to Bergstrom International Airport, downtown, Town Lake, Zilker Park, South Congress, the Austin Convention Center, and the Long Center for the Performing Arts.

9 Reviews of Property 425324 in Austin, Texas

Travis Heights SOCO Retreat * 3 BR/2BA * 1 mile from S Congress!
average rating of 5.0 based on 9 reviews
business
Travis Heights SOCO Retreat * 3 BR/2BA * 1 mile from S Congress!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p425324vbi
(713) 898-3303 (Texas, USA)
Travis Heights Austin
Houston
5

Travis Height Gem

5 of 5
Submitted: May 23, 2013 Stayed: April 2013
Stayed here with a group of friends for a birthday weekend in Austin. The house and location were perfect, and we were all happy to avoid dropping lots of $$ on a hotel room, only to have a room. The house was more than spacious, well kept, and the landscaping, especially in the backyard, was beautiful. Also, the owners were incredibly friendly and easy to work with.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
business
Travis Heights SOCO Retreat * 3 BR/2BA * 1 mile from S Congress!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p425324vbi
(713) 898-3303 (Texas, USA)
Travis Heights Austin
San Francisco, CA
5

Quiet, comfortable, well-equipped, friendly owners!

5 of 5
Submitted: May 14, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
Two of us rented this adorable house for a week in March. Everything went so well, from the communications with the owners to the ease of check-in, the convenience of the location, the very well-equipped kitchen, cleanliness, laundry facilities . . . all in all a great vacation! I have rented lots of houses and this was one of the best. I hope to return soon!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Travis Heights SOCO Retreat * 3 BR/2BA * 1 mile from S Congress!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p425324vbi
(713) 898-3303 (Texas, USA)
Travis Heights Austin
Mesa, AZ
5

Perfect location in beautiful and quiet neighborhood

5 of 5
Submitted: April 10, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
My husband and I rented this home unexpectedly (due to the Butterfly Bungalow owner's double booking). What a great deal we ended up with! We were able to walk to the Congress Street restaurants, nearby parks and it was perfect! The owners were quite acommodating on such sort notice. We'll definitely stay here for our next trip to Austin.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Travis Heights SOCO Retreat * 3 BR/2BA * 1 mile from S Congress!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p425324vbi
(713) 898-3303 (Texas, USA)
Travis Heights Austin
athens, texas
5

Mr. and Mrs.

5 of 5
Submitted: April 1, 2013 Stayed: February 2013
My husband and I along with a friend stayed for one week at the Travis Heights house and thought it was great. There was plenty of room and the furnishings were so nice. The location was great for our purposes and we would definately stay there in the future.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers
business
Travis Heights SOCO Retreat * 3 BR/2BA * 1 mile from S Congress!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p425324vbi
(713) 898-3303 (Texas, USA)
Travis Heights Austin
Houston, TX
5

Excellent rental property

5 of 5
Submitted: February 19, 2013 Stayed: February 2013
This was a perfect little house for our short weekend in Austin. The location was close enough to downtown, yet far enough away from any loud noises from traffic or crowds. Everything we needed for the weekend was in the house already. The place has been maintained and cleaned very well for our arrival and there was plenty of room for our group of 6. We will definitely be trying to book this house again in the future.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children
business
Travis Heights SOCO Retreat * 3 BR/2BA * 1 mile from S Congress!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p425324vbi
(713) 898-3303 (Texas, USA)
Travis Heights Austin
Raleigh, NC
5

Spacious and well located!

5 of 5
Submitted: January 26, 2013 Stayed: January 2013
We came to Austin for a reunion with my husband's three sisters and their families. We all stayed around the South Congress area in different locations. This house was perfect for us and our two kids -- a teen and a tween -- they both had their own bedrooms. The kitchen has everything you will need -- we hosted a dinner for the family one night and it was very nice. There is plenty of room for visitors and the flow of the place and the large size of the kitchen are great for allowing people to congregate in the kitchen and dining area. This place is great for a family that needs space but also wants to be close to the shops and restaurants of South Congress. Also, the owners are fantastic -- very friendly and responsive. We would definitely stay here again!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities
business
Travis Heights SOCO Retreat * 3 BR/2BA * 1 mile from S Congress!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p425324vbi
(713) 898-3303 (Texas, USA)
Travis Heights Austin
Houston, Texas
5

Family Christmas

5 of 5
Submitted: December 28, 2012 Stayed: December 2012
Our family wanted to come to Austin to celebrate Christmas with our first Grandchild. This house ended up being perfect! My father, who is 86, and uses a walker was able to get around easily. The master bedroom and bath was perfect for him....and would be for anyone. All the bedrooms are good sized, have built in dressers and large closets....and the beds were comfortable. The biggest surprise for us was the kitchen. We love to cook and had some concerns as to whether the kitchen would work for Christmas dinner, but the kitchen was well appointed and the 6 burner gas range was put to good use. I did bring my own knives as no matter where we have rented, the knives are never sharp enough. Also wish I had brought several serving pieces...but we made do. Also realize that most renters are not cooking such a significant meal. We had a "challenge" with the TV, and the owners were very responsive in helping us get it working. The location of this home was ideal...easy to get to coming from Houston as well as for our Austin activities. I would recommend this home and will rent it again.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities
business
Travis Heights SOCO Retreat * 3 BR/2BA * 1 mile from S Congress!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p425324vbi
(713) 898-3303 (Texas, USA)
Travis Heights Austin
United States
5

Great location for Girls weekend!

5 of 5
Submitted: November 8, 2012 Stayed: October 2012
I live in Austin and had a college girls weekend planned (6 gals over 40). I wanted us to stay closer to town and not in my own house. This Travis Heights house was perfect for the 6 of us to sleep comfortably and to hang out. The location was within walking distance to South Congress and a cheap cab ride to downtown. ($9 or less)

The style is all South Austin! Has everything you will need in the kitchen, parking in off the street, personal secure code. We ended up hanging out in the kitchen with the bonus space most of the time.

Really enjoyed our stay and hospitality of Jay and Ann! Thank you!
business
Travis Heights SOCO Retreat * 3 BR/2BA * 1 mile from S Congress!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p425324vbi
(713) 898-3303 (Texas, USA)
Travis Heights Austin
Massachusetts
5

South Austin retreat

5 of 5
Submitted: October 29, 2012 Stayed: October 2012
A very comfortable and relaxed house, on a very quiet street with an easy walk to public park and pool! The kitchen is perfect with new appliances, easy access to back porch...
We wanted to stay near S. Congress in order to visit some of our favorite places (Guerro's, Continental Club, etc) and also be in easy reach of Barton Springs. The house was perfectly located for our adventures. (We recommend El Meson (mexican) on S. Lamar and Licks Ice Cream next door... new discoveries.. )
Recommended for:  Age 55+