Pet And Family Friendly, Centrally Located With Lots Of Space

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Backyard with fire pit, 8ft table, tree house & swings - lots of room to relax!

The treehouse has a ramp fit for kids, dogs, and adults and multiple swings too!

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Pet-friendly
Pool
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Austin, TX

South Congress Avenue
‪14 min walk‬
Austin Convention Center
‪4 min drive‬
Sixth Street
‪5 min drive‬
Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Front Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Third Bedroom/Office

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Front Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Minutes to South Congress, downtown, Whip In, HEB, Big Stacy Pool, shopping, live music, & all things SXSW and Austin City Limits (ACL). Easy access to Route 35 to drive to New Braunfels for floating the river, Gruene for shopping and dancing, and San Antonio. Easy access to 290/71 for trips to historic Wimberley and Fredericksburg. The house is truly in the heart of everything Austin and Central Texas has to offer.

You’ll rent our residence and have the entire house with a dog door to the large backyard (no worries about returning to let your dog out) in an historic neighborhood with tons of character. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Master bedroom and both bathrooms are newly renovated. Free WiFi and cable with HBO, Showtime, Starz, etc. Outdoor fire pit, outdoor TV, a tree house, and numerous shade trees. Perfect for couples, business travelers, families (with kids), and furry friends (pets).

The home was built in 1925 and has a lot of individuality. Recent renovations have updated and modernized much of the house. However, the original floors, doors, and windows still remain and look incredible. Guests have access to the entire house and yard as well as the outdoor fire pit, a swing set, and a treehouse any kid would love.

Travis Heights is one of the most coveted neighborhoods in Austin. As the city continues to expand both upward and outward, Travis Heights remains a beautiful pocket of unique single family homes, rolling hills, shade trees, and unquestioned personality. Lying within the heart of "weird" Austin, you have easy access to everything the city has to offer.

There is free on-site, covered parking for two cars. 7 minute walk to Metro Bus Route 331 stop.

Property manager

Todd Wilson

Languages

Arabic, English, French

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Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Perfect for children. Treehouse and swings.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

All pets are welcome. Includes dog door.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in the house.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Austin

Located in Austin, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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 Lady Bird Lake and Zilker Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Moody Center or Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.

Austin, TX

What's nearby

South Congress Avenue - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Lady Bird Lake - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Austin Convention Center - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
Sixth Street - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
Moody Theater - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

Plaza Saltillo Station - 11 min drive
Austin Station - 14 min drive
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪Whataburger - ‬12 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
‪P. Terry's Burger Stand #12 - ‬14 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Pet And Family Friendly, Centrally Located With Lots Of Space have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Pet And Family Friendly, Centrally Located With Lots Of Space pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Pet And Family Friendly, Centrally Located With Lots Of Space?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet And Family Friendly, Centrally Located With Lots Of Space?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet And Family Friendly, Centrally Located With Lots Of Space located?

Located in South Congress, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from South Congress Avenue and within 3 miles (5 km) of Austin Convention Center and Sixth Street. Moody Theater is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

26 April 2024

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

Perfect Home

I traveled home to see family for my Grandma's 90th and this house sold me with the backyard! The house is a cute house with lots of character! The beds were comfortable, the master bathroom shower was so nice, the backyard was our most used spot, and everything was super accessible! We couldn't have been happier with this house! I haven't been able to communicate with the property manager since booking, but thats not on him, that's on the Vrbo & Google connection.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

caroline c.

26 April 2024

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

Perfect for friends and pets

Perfect get away with old friends and big dogs.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

9 April 2024

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

Lovely house!

This is such a lovely house. It's huge, with a huge backyard, and well-stocked with everything you'd need. I don't know why it's gotten bad reviews. We did not have any complaints or issues. Everything was as described. The beds and furniture were super comfortable, and we loved how the house was decorated. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Melissa K.

15 January 2024

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Lots of potential but fell short of expectations

Great backyard for kids and dogs and location was fantastic. But that’s the only positive. Holly was great but at the end of the day… Reports of serious uncleanliness and rodents are real.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kristina C.

29 October 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kristina

House was nice and comfy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

15 October 2023

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

Travis Heights

Our stay was very nice. This is an older home nestled between two new two story homes. They provided coffee for their guests

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rondal U.

9 October 2023

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

Beautiful Home!

Amazing home perfectly located minutes from downtown. Backyard tree house was perfect for my little ones. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

eliza Q.

10 May 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Rented for daughters graduation weekend. If you rent, Deal with Holly!!

I rented based on reviews, and didn’t see April review until check in. the house was what we wanted for graduation weekend. DEAL WITH HOLLY-she’s nice! TODD LIVES HERE FULL TIME and seems to think everyone knows that ATX DOESNT GIVE PERMITS FOR STRs unless occupied by the owner…not true. There’s no owners closet so literally ALL OF TODDS STUFF IS EVERYWHERE! The closets have his clothes, drawers, bathrooms have toiletries that are his. The house was dirty but Holly came and cleaned it. We stayed bc it was graduation weekend in ATX and we had planned all around the house for entertaining family. Which we did do after Holly came and cleaned. The furniture is worn and outdated and needs to be replaced. The photos are old so don’t expect it to look this way-more of a fraternity house feel. We did got some money back bc I didn’t think it was fair to ask for all of it since we actually did stay there. I tried calling Vrbo twice and got dropped; I did take photos and went room by room w Holly of the dog hair on the furniture, the worn out furnishing, the dirt and crumbs in the utensil drawer, how weird it was to have someone who lived in a Vrbo just vacate when rented and all their personal belongings in the house-usually they are spotless and not lived in. I feel like everyone should know this and TODD did not agree this MAJOR detail should be on the site…I strongly disagree! Lots of potential…needs lots of work…great neighborhood.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 April 2023

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

Very unique property

Was a great place to stay that allows dogs. In great location.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jen F.

18 April 2023

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Okay area of town, very central to everything we wanted to see. Online photos are in NO WAY reprens

Okay area of town, very central to everything we wanted to see. Online photos are in NO WAY representative of the home. Mice droppings in kitchen, mold in shower, scum, main shower didn’t turn on as the shower head hung out of place. Carpet nails and scraps hanging from ceiling. So disappointed in general unkept peppery. Couldn’t use backyard as the wood chairs, table were splintered and old , playground falling apart, metal and wood piles in backyard. Ants in bathroom and dishes sticky, cabinets and drawers shoved so full of personal belongings we had no room for our things.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

20 February 2023

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

Great location

My husband and I really enjoyed staying at Algarita. It was conveniently located and the backyard was perfect for our pets.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vu N.

4 September 2022

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

Friendly Host and Comfortable Pad

This is a comfortable and quiet place to stay just 5 minutes from SoCo. We appreciated being able to take a road trip with our dogs. Our host was friendly and responsive. If you’re not looking for an upscale high maintenance experience, you will enjoy Todd and his property. We would do this again with our dogs!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

jane w.

26 June 2022

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

Family Gathering

Great beds! Quiet neighborhood in a central location. Very comfortable "home away from home"!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammara R.

12 June 2022

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

Really GREAT Place to Stay

Loved the location. So close to Downtown/South Congress/UT Campus/Restaurants, etc. Mattresses, pillows and couches were very comfy. Cute quaint house and neighborhood. There were only 5 of us (adults) but the house can comfortably handle a lot more people. Back yard was amazing; this would be a great place to visit in the winter for enjoying the back yard and fire pit. It was quite hot (107 degrees) during our stay so we did not get to enjoy the back yard.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Ana H.

24 April 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location, comfortable house

We enjoyed our stay. House was comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

30 March 2022

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

Fantastic getaway

We love this property in Austin. The owners are responsive and extremely helpful. We had an amazing time. We especially love the backyard and the fire pit. Excellent location and amenities!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Karla G.

28 March 2022

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

Great location

Our stay was lovely. The home is spacious and comes with everything you need for a comfortable stay. We chose this place for two main reasons: it’s proximity to the city and the playground/tree house. Being so close to downtown Austin was awesome and so many good local places to eat just minutes away. You could walk, ride bike, or scooter to most places but since we were traveling with kids we drove to wherever we needed. Biggest downside of our stay was that we did not get to use the playground/tree house as planned. On the day we arrived (at least an hour after check-in time) there was a gentle man power washing everything out back. We had planned to arrive and let our kids play but the wasn’t possible, the guy said he still had a while to clean and everything was very muddy. We tried to kill some time relaxing inside and hanging out on front patio but after a long drive. By the time he was done we had to get ready to leave for our dinner plans. My son was able to play late in the evening, some lighting out there but a little too dark for him play alone and it was till muddy from all the water sprayed for washing. That being said the play equipment and tree house are very fun and well kept/safe.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casie D.

24 January 2022

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

Great property!

We enjoyed the house, especially being able to hang and visit in the back yard around the fire

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H., Katy, Texas

29 November 2021

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

Great location

Amazing location, comfy beds and very responsive owner. Thanks so much for a great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M., Dallas, TX, USA

26 November 2021

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

Rustic feel in the city

Excellent location! Had a rustic / camping vibe to it. The backyard was huge and we enjoyed the fire pit. Even roasted some s'mores. Pet friendly. Peaceful area. Overall, was a great fit for our family of 4 traveling with family dog.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexander F.

14 November 2021

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

Weekend reunion in Austin

House was great. We came to Austin to reunite with some old friends and our new families. The location was great, close Congress and the city, easy to find and access. The backyard was perfect for hanging out, and for our dogs to run around and play. Everyone really enjoyed chatting around the fire pit. Beds were comfy and house was cozy. House also came with a great collection of movies abs Xbox games! TV in the backyard was a nice touch as well! We would definitely stay here again. Thank you to our host Mr. Todd Wilson, we really enjoyed our stay!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Jamieson W.

26 October 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a quick weekend trip!

Great location close to the highway. Getting a ride is very quick and easy. Difficult to walk to the party side of town however. The house is a bit quirky but it sleeps a ton of people, endless hot water too! Todd was extremely accommodating, there was tons of plates and silverware, coffee, alcohol, soap, endless amounts of towels and pillows! Really worked out swell, thanks so much!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennie D.

17 October 2021

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

Great location - fun yard

Host was great to deal with and the property was a great neighborhood. The yard makes nights around the fire pit so fun.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Adam S., San Francisco

21 September 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location

House was located in a great location and had many amenities that helped us feel at home. The floor plan would work well for 2 couples and a small child as one of the bedrooms is an office with a fold out couch attached to the master bed room. As a result, our adult son had to walk through our room to use the bathroom or get to the main part of the house. Backyard would be perfect for a small family or a pet - it was a bit unkept when we were there.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine F.

29 August 2021

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

Perfect Location!

The hosts were excellent and the property felt very inviting the minute we walked in. Very quick to respond to my emails which was appreciated. The location is perfect for SoCo, which we loved. Loved the fenced in yard for our dogs. A great experience all around!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Todd Wilson

Todd is an estate planning and probate attorney in Austin, TX. Holly is a historian of the International Petroleum Industry.

Why they chose this property

The location is ideal with quick and easy access to everything in Austin.

What makes this property unique

The treehouse and outdoor fire pit are great ways to relax and watch TV on our outside TV.

Languages:

English, French, Arabic

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Front Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Third Bedroom/Office

2 bathrooms

Front Bathroom

Master Bathroom

Spaces

About this property