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
Texas
5

Accurate

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jul 17, 2012
  • Stayed: Jul 2012
Everything description and pictures it was. Also, homeowner was very good with requests, i.e., highchair and playpen. The home was very clean and worth every penny. I would rent this home again.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, 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, TX (but from Glen Rock, NJ)
5

Glen Rock Buds

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Mar 8, 2012
  • Stayed: Mar 2012
This Austin/Craftsman-style home was beyond all expectations for our entire group of friends. I had seen the property before my group of friends had arrived and was blown away. Upon arrival, we all commented how the architecture and attention to detail both inside and out were extremely well done and solid, but also comfortable without being over-the-top. There were many great spaces to spend time with friends and family. I would stay there again in a heartbeat. Actually, I would live there.

If you want to experience Austin at its very best, this is the place. Close to everything, yet peaceful and secluded overlooking Zilker Park and downtown. Plus, the owners couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating. Stop looking – this is the one.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 0/1
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, tx
4

Spacious house and great location!

  • 4 of 5
  • Submitted: Oct 11, 2011
  • Stayed: Oct 2011
We were in Austin for my son's wedding and I wanted 9 of us to stay together. This was IT! Close to town and close to highways, we found the location to be perfect for all the wedding activities. Several of us appreciated how close to Starbucks and Whole Foods we were!

The house is exactly as pictured. Three stories - the first floor had a nice kitchen though it wasn't as well stocked as some other VBROs - missing trashbags, dishsoap, can openers, toaster, etc but we were fine. The second floor was home to 2 bedrooms, each with their own bathroom and a beautiful master with amazing master bathroom. The third floor had a bedroom with a steam shower and another complete living room. Internet was available throughout the house. There was also a huge garage apartment in back and plenty of parking for our family. The courtyard was beautiful and we enjoyed the eclectic neighborhood as well.

The owner was very responsive and we found everything in the house to be good working order.

The house was perfect for us on our busy weekend!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: This house gets the nicest guests also. The kitchen will have all the items mentioned TODAY! Thank you for suggestions on how to make the house more accomodating.
business
Breathtaking Beauty - Walk to downtown, Zilker Park, Barton Springs
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p325082
+1 512-535 0105
Austin Austin area
New York, New York
5

Wedding Weekend

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jul 12, 2011
  • Stayed: Jul 2011
My brother and I rented the house for the weekend of our brother's marriage. It was the perfect base camp for the weekend's festivities. The description of the house was spot on and the house was in great shape. The house has everything you need for a relaxing, fun-filled weekend with your family or group of close friends. The rooms are all very well-appointed with wonderful style and detail. The master bathroom is worth a stay all by itself. The neighborhood is one of the better ones in Austin, with Barton Springs and quite a few great restaurants/coffee shops/bars just a few steps away. Last of all, the owner was incredibly helpful and responsive, answering emails and calls within minutes. I strongly recommend this property.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Pet-friendly, 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
Amarillo, TX
5

Beyond Expectations!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jul 1, 2011
  • Stayed: May 2011
Several members of our extended family descended on Austin a month ago to proudly attend my daughter’s graduation from the University of Texas at Austin. Your house was the family headquarters during the stay and what a great choice we made! The house is beautiful and comfortable from the front walk to the guest apartment over the garage. Your attention to detail was “top drawer” and I am pretty critical about detail. Ten people slept comfortably in this oasis within the urban hustle and bustle of Austin. Being a little over a block away from a major street with plenty of action was incredible and very convenient. My wife and I wanted this special time for our daughter to be memorable and staying in this house helped us do exactly that.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, 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
Arlington, TX
5

Perfect Long Weekend for Large Family

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: May 23, 2011
  • Stayed: May 2011
We recently stayed in this gorgeous house for a long weekend to celebrate my mom's 60th birthday and mother's day. What a perfect choice! We slept very comfortably with 9 adults and 3 children... there is plenty of room to spread out. Location was great - we walked to Barton Springs Pool (there's a "secret short cut" across the street from the sculpture garden which takes you down the hill and across Robert E. Lee to the Springs), walked down the street to the numerous bars and restaurants along Barton Springs Rd/Lamar, and walked down to Lady Bird Lake Trail and several of the retail shops nearby. But we also spent much of our time taking advantage of the back porch area of the house... lots of grilling and lounging and enjoying the peaceful back yard. We had a personal chef come to the house one night for a cooking class, and the kitchen's gourmet appliances and large size accommodated us perfectly. The owner Eduardo is great to work with and is extremely helpful. I highly recommend this house to anyone looking for a great vacation home in Austin!
Recommended for:  Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, 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
New York, NY
5

Amazing place to stay, wonderfully appointed, fantastic sanctuary – highly recommended!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Mar 18, 2011
  • Stayed: Mar 2011
We stayed in this lovely Barton Heights/Zilker home during our time at SXSW interactive, and we could not have been more pleased with the experience. The house – as good as it looks in the pictures on this site – is even better in person, and the owner is beyond helpful and accommodating.

Situated in a beautiful neighborhood that is at once secluded and quiet and surprisingly convenient, the house served as a welcome sanctuary from the craziness of the conference. The large, well-appointed kitchen and outdoor grill provided an ideal venue for cooking with a large group. The inner yard and covered deck is just the perfect place to relax.

Being so close to the walking/biking/running paths of Zilker Park and along Barton Creek was a real highlight. Though there are buses that provide an easy link to downtown and the convention center area, we mostly walked – it was so incredibly pleasant to stroll along the river. If you are a paddling fan, or just want to get out out on the water for a bit, you can rent kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and more small watercraft an easy walk from the house.

I really can't even express how great it was to stay in this comfortable, well-cared-for, and generous house. I hope to have another chance to stay here in the future.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: This house attracts wonderful guests. It brings such great pleasure to have people enjoy this place. I will sell the house some day and I will miss all the wonderful interactions I've had with beautiful people looking for a beautiful place to stay.
Eduardo
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
Denver
5

Wonderful Austin Home

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Mar 7, 2011
  • Stayed: Mar 2011
This house is amazing! Wonderfully built and nestled right above Zilker Park, it's a great place to spend time with friends/family. It's on a very quite, secluded street and in close proximity to all Austin amenities. The owner, Eduardo, thought about every detail when constructing this house. I would highly recommend a stay here for your next trip to Austin. We were a party of ten and felt completely comfortable and relaxed. It's truly an amazing property.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers
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
5

Beautiful Home, wonderful Host - we had our wedding here

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Feb 28, 2011
  • Stayed: Dec 2010
I couldn't say more good things about this place. We had a beautiful, private wedding the back yard here and had our family stay in the house. Eduardo, the owner was so accommodating! He really went above and beyond to be a great host. The house is really fun - the main house has 3 floors and some cool bathrooms! The master bed has a huge jacuzzi tub and the coolest shower we have ever seen. The top floor has a steam room/shower combo - also super cool! There is also a small guest house in the back. There is a large grill outside and a stereo system that goes through the house and outdoors in the back. The location is also perfect. You can walk to dinner or take about a mile walk into the city. It's up on a hill and overlooks Zilker Park. I highly recommend this place!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: My entry into the vacation rental world was because I thought it sinful not to share this extraordinary house. I never considered the wonderful feeling I get when the house makes people so happy. I am grateful to Melissa for choosing the house for her most auspicious time of life . . . a wedding ceremony.
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
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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  • Submitted: Feb 22, 2011
  • Stayed: Dec 2010
The house was fabulous! Lots of wonderful space, and city views, especially the "space tower" Christmas tree! The upstairs, which is where I thought my brother would stay, was not even used, and it was great space....baby Henry slept in the room w/us, and his parents were in the other king bed room...our children from Utah stayed in the apt. Thanks for all and the house is perfectly appointed. We had a very special time, and the house was perfectly lovely & generous space for us!