Austin house rental - Your home away from home in the Travis Heights historical neighborhood!
Your home away from home in the Travis Heights historical neighborhood!
 
Austin house rental - Your home away from home in the Travis Heights historical neighborhood!

Your home away from home in the Travis Heights historical neighborhood!

Another view. Plenty of off street parking.

Another view. Plenty of off street parking.

View of formal living area looking into dining room.

View of formal living area looking into dining room.

Dining table..

Dining table..

Looking from living room through dining room into kitchen/living area...

Looking from living room through dining room into kitchen/living area...

Back living area. Lots of light!

Back living area. Lots of light!

Kitchen looking into living area.

Kitchen looking into living area.

Beautiful tile and stainless steel in the kitchen.

Beautiful tile and stainless steel in the kitchen.

Master bedroom with attached bath.

Master bedroom with attached bath.

Another view of the king size bed in the master. Large room.

Another view of the king size bed in the master. Large room.

Master bath.

Master bath.

Second bedroom.

Second bedroom.

Third bedroom.

Third bedroom.

Full bath between the two secondary bedrooms.

Full bath between the two secondary bedrooms.

Nicly shaded comes complete with a lighted Christmas tree for year round cheer

Nicly shaded comes complete with a lighted Christmas tree for year round cheer

More action on the Avenue

More action on the Avenue

Fun South Congress Avenue

Fun South Congress Avenue

  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps6
  • 2 Bathrooms
 

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House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths, (Sleeps 6)

RECENT REMODEL! Our home is located in beautiful Travis Heights, one of the oldest neighborhoods in this vibrant city known as the 'Live Music Capital of the World'. We are on a quiet street, (no through traffic), next to SoCo(South Congress Ave) which offers some of the finest restaurants in the city along with unique shopping (no chain stores) and live music, and quirkyness all within walking distance.

You'll come back from your explorations to enjoy the well shaded back deck, fenced back yard for your pet(s), hardwood floors throughout, the fun updated kitchen with stainless steel counter tops and a tiled island for you to gather around with your refreshments as you plan your next journey. We have a beautiful flat screen TV (42') in the living room with cable.

We are close to parks such as Stacy, with a naturally heated pool and a kids wading pool, Barton Springs, Zilker, the hike and bike trail, Lady Bird Lake(Town Lake) which offers some of the best sculling in the country, the Convention Center, downtown with more great restaurants and live music, Auditorium Shores, the popular bats at the South Congress bridge, Whole Foods Market, museums, tours, theaters the Long Art Center and so much more.

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Hi travelers...my name is Sandy Bowman. Our vacation rental was our home for many years before we found our dream home just blocks away. Since 2006 we have rented the home to many wonderful guests. We pride ourself on making your visit in Austin remarkable! I am a licenced Realtor specializing in the downtown Austin residental market. Let me help you find a perfect home while staying in the best neighborhood in Austin! I love this business and was one of the first vacation rental owners in Austin. I have counseled many people regarding starting VR's and am commited to educating other owners on proper procedures when running a great vacation rental.

The Owner purchased this house in 1997

42 Reviews of Property 93982 in Austin, Texas

Travis Heights Downtown 3 Beds Walk to S. Congress Ave!
average rating of 4.9761906 based on 42 reviews
business
Travis Heights Downtown 3 Beds Walk to S. Congress Ave!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p93982vb
(512) 447-5000 (Texas, USA)
Soco Austin
5

HomeAway employees give property gold star!

5 of 5
Submitted: May 12, 2009 Stayed: April 2009
We had a lovely stay in Academy Drive. Our party was made of 3 adults and one toddler and the house was the perfect size and layout for this. The master bedroom is large enough to accommodate an energetic 3-year old and everything had been thought through. We enjoyed drinking our welcome bottle of wine and found the information pack, leaflets and maps very useful. The location is obviously fantastic, being so central. Our timetables (and the weather!) unfortunately did not allow us to make use of the decked area outside but we’re hoping we can do so if we have the pleasure to come back next year. My daughter said: “I really really love this lovely house” and we adults could not agree more! A great house, full of character, in a great location.
Owner's Response: Thanks Homeaway!! Sandy
business
Travis Heights Downtown 3 Beds Walk to S. Congress Ave!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p93982vb
(512) 447-5000 (Texas, USA)
Soco Austin
NJ
5

Perfect home base for a relaxing family vacation

5 of 5
Submitted: April 9, 2013 Stayed: February 2013
It was such a pleasure to stay in this clean, comfortable home within easy walking distance of South Congress' many delicious restaurants and funky shops, as well as Lady Bird Lake and its beautiful jogging trail. We had four adults and one baby, and Sandy was able to provide a pack'n'play and high chair for the baby. Sandy was a great host -- very accommodating with our late arrival time and was easy to communicate with before, during, and after our stay. The home is in a lovely historic neighborhood and we enjoyed taking long walks each morning, always ending up at Jo's on South Congress for some coffee and treats. The kitchen was well-supplied with everything we needed to cook meals at home, and there was plenty of tourist information (books with restaurant reviews, recommended attractions, etc). Wifi worked perfectly. This was our first VRBO and we are sold! So much easier to travel with a baby when you have a whole house to spread out in -- and laundry facilities too. Austin is a wonderful place to spend a week, and this was the perfect home base from which to explore it!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: Thanks!!! Come back soon!
business
Travis Heights Downtown 3 Beds Walk to S. Congress Ave!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p93982vb
(512) 447-5000 (Texas, USA)
Soco Austin
California
5

Great house

5 of 5
Submitted: March 25, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
Absolutely excellent stay at a wonderful house and easy to work with owners. I booked this house for a business trip to Austin.
Recommended for:  Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing
Owner's Response: Thanks! Great guests too!
business
Travis Heights Downtown 3 Beds Walk to S. Congress Ave!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p93982vb
(512) 447-5000 (Texas, USA)
Soco Austin
San Francisco
5

Academy House

5 of 5
Submitted: March 24, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
Wonderful rental. Great location. Quiet residential neighborhood. Very comfortable, clean, well appointed in all rooms and homey as well! I would highly recommend this property.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Wonderful guests!
business
Travis Heights Downtown 3 Beds Walk to S. Congress Ave!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p93982vb
(512) 447-5000 (Texas, USA)
Soco Austin
Austin, TX
5

Cozy home, wonderful stay

5 of 5
Submitted: February 8, 2013 Stayed: February 2013
We stayed here for a girls' reunion weekend. It was the first time in Austin for several members of our group, and I think the house had as much to do with their falling in love with the city as anything else. We lounged on the couch, enjoyed the well-stocked kitchen, and spent long hours on the beautiful deck in the sunshine.

The house was well-maintained and spotless, and a perfect example of Austin charm. And a 10-minute walk to SoCo, to boot? Suffice it to say, we spent the weekend congratulating ourselves on our exceptional choice in rental properties.

Many thanks to the owners!
Recommended for:  Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing
business
Travis Heights Downtown 3 Beds Walk to S. Congress Ave!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p93982vb
(512) 447-5000 (Texas, USA)
Soco Austin
Santa Fe, NM
5

A week before Christmas

5 of 5
Submitted: February 3, 2013 Stayed: December 2012
This property was wonderful - exactly as it was advertised and more. The owner met us upon arriving with the keys and made us feel very welcome. The location is right in the middle of the SoCo area, within easy walking distance of shopping and wonderful eateries. The house is so cute and comfortable. We had a family Christmas party and there was plenty of room for my son and granddaughter to spend the night with me. I would definitely recommend the property to my friends, and I would gladly stay here again!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: more wonderful guests!
business
Travis Heights Downtown 3 Beds Walk to S. Congress Ave!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p93982vb
(512) 447-5000 (Texas, USA)
Soco Austin
Chicago, Illinois, USA
5

Charming House, Great Location

5 of 5
Submitted: January 28, 2013 Stayed: November 2012
We (two couples) stayed in the house for Formula I weekend. It was perfect. The house is in a nice location, we walked to neighborhood restaurants and bars. Close to a park and jogging trail. We loved it.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Wonderful guests!
business
Travis Heights Downtown 3 Beds Walk to S. Congress Ave!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p93982vb
(512) 447-5000 (Texas, USA)
Soco Austin
5

In town for son's wedding

In town for son's wedding
5 of 5
Submitted: July 12, 2011 Stayed: June 2011
The cottage was perfectly situated, just a few blocks from where our son lives in SoCo. It was the perfect base from for all the wedding celebrations. We were able to host my husband's brother and family who had come from London. The house was comfortable and cool. We also gave a small brunch for cousins on the day after the wedding. It was so nice to have a place that we could play host and take some of the pressure off our son.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks Susan and Rob! You guys are great!
business
Travis Heights Downtown 3 Beds Walk to S. Congress Ave!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p93982vb
(512) 447-5000 (Texas, USA)
Soco Austin
Windsor, CT
5

So happy we chose this home for our girls weekend!

5 of 5
Submitted: June 17, 2011 Stayed: June 2011
This home was the perfect landing and recharging spot for my friends and me as we whooped it up on our girls weekend. The house is just the right size, located within walking distance of all the soco shopping and dining, and had all the amenities we hoped for. It is clean, cool, comfortable and well equipped with everything from new sponges and bars of soap to a washer and dryer and ready-to-use condiments, snacks and local guides. The owner was terrific! She has such an obvious love for Austin and can give you all sorts of tips to ensure you have a good time.

Thank you Sandy for having us in your home. We had a great time.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: Thanks for the great review! Sandy
business
Travis Heights Downtown 3 Beds Walk to S. Congress Ave!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p93982vb
(512) 447-5000 (Texas, USA)
Soco Austin
Michigan
5

Visit Austin without feeling like a visitor

5 of 5
Submitted: January 5, 2011 Stayed: March 2010
My high school friend Matt spent a year in Austin between undergraduate and grad school. The city got in his blood. So years later, when a group of us were planning a reunion trip, he suggested Austin. We've been going back every year ever since. This past year--our fifth--we found Sandy's wonderful house on VRBO, and we broke from the hotel where we typically stay. It was by far our most comfortable trip ever. We soaked up hours of relaxation in the house as well as on the charming back deck.

The house's proximity to the South Congress scene was perfect. Far enough away to be quiet at night, yet an easy walk put you right in the middle of all the action.

Austin is a wonderful city to explore, but as welcoming as the people are, at the end of the day when you return to a hotel room, you still feel like a visitor. On this trip, when we had Sandy's lovely house to return to, we felt like we were coming home every night. I couldn't recommend staying there more highly. Do it... just make sure you don't reserve the same week we want when we rent it again next year. ;)
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks Cris! Come back anytime and ask for the repeat offender rates!!
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