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BEST LOCATION to Best of Austin! Downtown, SoCo, Lake Austin. Cocktail Pool.

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8218.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

BEST LOCATION to Best of Austin! Downtown, SoCo, Lake Austin. Cocktail Pool.

Location, Location, Location... not to mention this Beautiful Extraordinary Home is Spacious, Clean, Comfy, and Private. And, so Convenient to the Best-of-the-Best that keeps everyone coming back to Austin!!

There is plenty of space for a larger group but still cozy enough for one. The open lay out, deck, and Cocktail Pool make it perfect for entertaining. The beds are comfortable, the beautiful furniture seats you and a gaggle of others with room to stretch out and be together, cook, dance, watch movies, party, and have privacy when you need it—vacations are all about you. Large kitchen/dining room, living room with unique fireplace, large Master Bedroom and Bath, plus 2 Guest Rooms with a Full Bath. Be yourself, enjoy yourself, and take care of yourself...in this beautiful home!

You can easily explore all of Austin's "Hot Spots" while staying in the Heart of Austin... and, then, return home to Stylish, Beautiful, Spacious, Private accommodations in a secure, quiet neighborhood. Main floor of Spacious, Luxurious house in the centrally located Travis Heights neighborhood just minutes from Downtown Austin, SoCo and the International Airport!

Relaxing, secluded, and secure inside and out. Great yard if you want to relax outdoors or have an afternoon barbecue. For nightlife, you have easy access to Rainey Street district, South Congress, Downtown, Lady Bird Lake or Lake Austin. Several choices for great dining (Vespaio, Guero's, Hopdoddy, Perlas, Boticellis...) and Hip Breakfast Spots (Jo's Coffee, South Congress Cafe, Magnolia Cafe).

You'll have easy accessibility to everything, much of it in walking distance, including coffee shops, great shopping, excellent dinner and lunch options for a variety of budgets, high to low. A few minutes to downtown and, for many, an enjoyable walk or quick bike ride. If you don't feel like walking, GetMe and Fare are available for the quick ride!

Close by you can access Car2Go, and bike rentals that will take you to downtown, 6th Street, UT Longhorn games, kayaking/canoeing. Or walk to the Stacy greenbelt where there are tennis courts, walking trails and a little park with the sound of a seasonal creek running through it. Walk to and swim in the free Big Stacy 25 meter pool.

Shopping, Dining, Nightlife, Unique Austin Culture, Outdoor Activities—No doubt, you'll have an Excellent and Memorable stay at our Unique Place!

Property manager

Lynn and Jerry Johnson
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 18
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Austin

Located in South Congress, a neighbourhood in Austin, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. 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. 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

  • Lady Bird Lake - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • South Congress Avenue - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Austin Convention Center - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Sixth Street - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Moody Theater - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Downtown Station - 4 min drive
  • Austin Station - 15 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cidercade Austin - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Rosita’s Al Pastor Taco Truck - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪1618 Asian Fusion - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does BEST LOCATION to Best of Austin! Downtown, SoCo, Lake Austin. Cocktail Pool. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is BEST LOCATION to Best of Austin! Downtown, SoCo, Lake Austin. Cocktail Pool. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is BEST LOCATION to Best of Austin! Downtown, SoCo, Lake Austin. Cocktail Pool. located?

Located in South Congress, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lady Bird Lake and South Congress Avenue. Austin Convention Center and Sixth Street are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen L.

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

Fabulous!

We had an excellent stay on this property. Lynn and Jerry were very easy to communicate. They helped us get a fan and ice delivered to alleviate issues we had with one of the overhead fans which was amazing. Huge kitchen with plenty of dishes and utensils. Perfect location. Amazing outdoor space with tons of seating. Comfortable beds with plenty of indoor seating as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Great property

Beautiful home with a well stocked kitchen. Convenient to every thing we did. Lovely deck and yard. Host communications were timely and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey M.

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

Great house in good location

Great house, conveniently located, and fantastic amenities. The pool the deck were our favorites.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

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

Incredible home!

eight of us stayed her for a Bachelorette weekend and we LOVED it. Pics dont do it justice, the yard is amazing, the pool was nice, endless out door seating and stringed lights. Kitchen was beyond stocked with everything you could need, both bathrooms had vreat showers. View from the master was so nice. Neighborhood felt very safe, communication with instructions was great, we had no problems. 8 of slept, got ready, sat in pool, enjoyed everything with no problems. would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

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

Great weekend away with friends

This house was a perfect oasis for our very fun girl's trip to Austin in late June. After site-seeing all day, we thoroughly enjoyed the cocktail pool and the cozy deck as welcome places to relax. The kitchen and bathrooms are gorgeous and the beds were wonderful. The house is an easy, short car ride from everything fun. Thanks so much for a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia T.

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

Wonderful Family Graduation Celebration

Our group of 5 loved the beautiful home. VERY comfortable and well equipped. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Exceeded expectations!

Can a vrbo be spacious and feel cozy at the same time? Can you be close to all the happenings and still feel secluded? Can you feel at home while in new surroundings? Yesss!!. This place was way better than the pictures and the pictures were pretty attractive. We were very comfortable and left wanting for nothing. We didn't want to leave. Would definitely recommend this place. Thank you Lynn and Jerry for providing such a magnificent place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda D.

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

Great for a Girls Weekend!!

This property was even better than the pictures! So much space for all of our group to sleep comfortably and to hang out on our one night in. It’s super close to downtown, so catching Ubers to anywhere we needed to be was easy and quick. The hosts were super communicative and helpful throughout the entire stay and even after as we are trying to retrieve a lost item. They was also super helpful with recommendations before our stay as well. Would definitely recommend and stay here again and again for any trips to Austin!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Ashley A.

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Cancelled at the last minute

We were unable to stay at this property, as our reservation was cancelled the morning of the confirmed booking. I had not received an access code, so I called VRBO's call center. After 1 1/2 hours on the phone with the call center, I learned that the property owner had not maintained their VRBO calendar and had double booked the property, We were denied access to the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Perfect location

Everything was very comfortable and clean. We appreciated the location to everything and enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance S.

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

Great House

The house is very nice and the location is convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Great stay!

Just back from 3 night stay at Lynn’s house for a family wedding. Seamless trip made easy by great communication, a spacious very well equipped home in perfect quiet neighborhood close to all Austin is known for. Incredible sized kitchen & yard for a group to enjoy. Thanks Lynn!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

Beautiful home, great location and very responsive homeowners. A totally enjoyable experience. Would definitely recommend and would rent again without hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor S., Tualatin, OR, USA

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

Central and Sleek

Great home centrally located in Austin with all the amenities you could want. Offered refreshments, snacks, and had a keurig. Great for large groups (family reunions, bachelorette parties, etc). Great communication with property managers, responded within the hour. Everything very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Keslie G.

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

An Austin Hidden Gem!

Property was fabulous overall! We thoroughly enjoyed staying at this beautiful home, with plenty of room to entertain with a ton of amenities(coffee station was excellent). It was great to be within a few minutes of all the downtown austin hot spots. We only had some minor confusion at check-in that was a bit frustrating but the hosts Lyn and Jerry were quick to rectify the situation. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allyson B.

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

Amazing home

Absolutely beautiful. We were blown away with how phenomenal the home was… top of the line. Every attention to detail. Clean, super comfortable and well appointed. Would love the opportunity to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Winter W.

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

Amazing stay!

The property was amazing and it was in the perfect neighborhood. The hosts were so responsive and has everything we would need for a fun bachelorette weekend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph J.

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

Great place for a family trip

This lovely, well furnished house with large well equipped kitchen was a perfect place for our multi-generational family gathering. An easy drive to anywhere in Austin made it a great base from which to explore the city. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ralph R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Good location!

The kitchen was very nice, though it was hard to find things. Both blow up beds lost air during the night and could not be used. There was no closet in the master bedroom and one bedroom closet was full of pillows and blankets. We were here for a wedding and we all needed to hang our clothes. We called the property manager with some questions and never got a return call. The location was very good!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

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

Amazing house!

Seven of us stayed here for my bachelorette. It had 3 bedrooms and a bull out couch and two large bathrooms (which was great for getting ready!). The outside patio area was so nice for hanging out (there was even a fan outside). Lynn and Jerry were very accommodating and we had no issues while at the house. On top of how great the house was itself, we were basically a 5 minute Uber to all of the different restaurant/bar areas. It is very much centrally located. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connor G.

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

Great location and beautiful home!

Lynn and Jerry's house was perfect for our long weekend in Austin. Slept 5 of us very comfortably! the outdoor area is so cool and is now fenced in. Very cool hanging lights and chairs to hang out in. Great amenities as well with the air fryer and coffee maker. already forwarded this property to my friend's family so they can stay there when they visit Austin next!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

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

Great home in a great location

Loved the property and how close to downtown, restaurants and things to do. Outdoor area was very nice too. Pictures do not do it justice.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie M B.

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

Girls getaway

Lovely and so well equipped to make a home away from home!! Everything was wonderful!!!! The home, backyard and porch was perfect!!! We loved the area. And how close to everything!! Our hosts were so kind and helpful and in touch!! A must stay and we thank them for such a wonderful stay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan W., Shaker Heights Ohio

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

So hard to leave!

This is a great place to spend time. We were here for the Austin marathon. It's in a perfect location - walkable to South Congress and a nearby park and pool. (The pool was a huge thing for us since we are lap swimmers) The outdoor seating area was so cool - It is lit by strings of lights and nice furniture to hang out in. The kitchen had everything we needed, but honestly, we went out to dinner every night. The food in Austin is amazing. The beds were soooooo comfy. Lots of pillows and more than enough blankets. (It was cold that week in Austin) There were 4 of us - 3 sisters and my niece. We had more than enough room. Two bathrooms worked well - tons of towels and a washer and dryer. We couldn't have been happier and we would love to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

NYE in Austin

Great place and perfect location for downtown Austin and Rainey street. Outdoor area is amazing for hanging out and the house was super clean and comfortable. If I travel back to Austin I would stay here again in a heart beat!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lynn and Jerry Johnson

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We fell in love with this house at first sight! After years away from the great city of Austin, we are over the moon to BE BACK!! We are local builders/ designers/property investors, so we take our properties very seriously. Style, quality, uniqueness, and cleanliness is a must!
We are thrilled to share this beautiful home with travelers/visitors who come to Austin to experience what Austin is all about! We know to do that... LOCATION is so important! Less than 7 miles from the airport and minutes from Downtown, SoCo, Lake Austin, etc this Home is the best!
We take pride in helping our guests make the most of their trip to Austin... we are "hands on" and will do what we can to make sure that is a reality!!

Why they chose this property

This property feels like you truly are getting away from it all even though it's situated very close to all of Austin's "hot spots". A nice, friendly and inviting feel to this home that is tucked away, but so close and convenient to all the Unique, Fun and Exciting attractions people love so much about Austin!!

What makes this property unique

A very comfortable and roomy house that's secluded, quiet and private in beautiful historic Travis Heights all while being so close to the Austin "hot spots" on South Congress Ave and Downtown Austin!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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