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Private home 5 minutes from downtown with large outdoor space!

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • University of Texas at Austin
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sixth Street
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lake Austin
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3 / Office Area

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private home 5 minutes from downtown with large outdoor space!

Tarrytown Retreat is an updated bungalow in Austin's most desirable neighborhood. With easy access to downtown, Lake Austin, the Domain, and more you'll be in the perfect spot for whatever brings you to Austin! The open layout of the home is perfect for a group whether your relaxing, having a meal, or playing games! You'll also love spending time in the spacious backyard. Fire up the grill for a backyard cookout, or snuggle up around the fire pit and roast marshmallows!

Property manager

Abby Thompson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Austin

Tarrytown, a neighbourhood in Austin, is home to this holiday home. Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium or Moody Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • University of Texas at Austin - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Texas State Capitol - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Sixth Street - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Lake Austin - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Zilker Park - 6 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 5 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 12 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabo Bob's Burritos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand #2 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Littlefields Tacos + Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Veracruz All Natural - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private home 5 minutes from downtown with large outdoor space! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Private home 5 minutes from downtown with large outdoor space!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private home 5 minutes from downtown with large outdoor space!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private home 5 minutes from downtown with large outdoor space! located?

Located in Tarrytown, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Lake Austin and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from University of Texas at Austin. Texas Military Forces Museum and Pease Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tracy k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Central to NW austin and downtown, easy access to get everywhere, great location ! (Bring a sound machine to mask the trains in the wee hours of the night.) House is roomy, yard is wonderful, and neighborhood lovely for long walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vrbo stay

The house was very clean and in a super convenient location for us! We were in town for a bridal shower and other events and it worked out great! The yard and back deck were wonderful also, and Abby was a very gracious host and easy to communicate with!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Austin Stay

I came here with a group of friends to celebrate a wedding in Austin, could not have picked a better place to stay! The house is in a perfect location with easy access to downtown. The neighborhood is safe and very charming, with a cute coffee shop and taco stand near by. The house was clean and cozy, and we had everything we needed. The outdoor space is beautiful- wish we had grilled out! Thanks for letting us stay- would highly recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gracyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay!

This VRBO was beautiful and an easy 10 min drive from downtown! I could not have asked for better!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Very easy check-in, fast responses from host and overall great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Party and Stay

Abby did such a wonderful job hosting our stay! I had told her in advance I wished to host a birthday party there and she was very helpful and understanding, assisting me to even check in earlier to prepare! It's a beautiful property that hosts people comfortably and would recommend it 10x over to any group planning to come into town!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

daisy a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Event

This was the best experience I’ve ever had with a rental house. Communication between us and the host was outstanding and the property was perfect! So much space and a great outdoors!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and beauty home!

Beautiful home with great location close to downtown! We use for one night and was a great pick for the value. I would like to add that one of the room need more privacy with some curtains to close the view from backyard.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Absolutely beautiful property! Super clean, gorgeous backyard.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Responsible Host

We cannot leave a review about the property because we were not able to access the property with the code provided. While it was very inconvenient, the host quickly made it right. So we can leave positive feedback in that regard.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Abby Thompson

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests