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Cool Artistic Treehouse Cabin Near South Congress Dist and Downtown!

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Casita Roja - bathroom
Casita Roja - bedroom (King bed)
Casita Roja - bedroom & view of living room/futon bed
Casita Roja - kitchenette (left), table, and futon
Casita Roja - table & futon couch

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 441.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, Lady Bird Lake
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, South Congress Avenue
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Rainey Street
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Area - Queen Futon

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bonus Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cool Artistic Treehouse Cabin Near South Congress Dist and Downtown!

PETS WELCOME!

Known as the “Casita Roja,” our cool artistic treehouse is located in historic Travis Heights right in the heart of Austin, this vacation rental by owner is a dream for the individual or couple who long to have an ideal central location to experience the best of Austin.

Furnished, very quiet two bed, one bath (+ one bonus bath) "treehouse cabin", rustic with a laid-back artistic flair, this nature bungalow has been home to many an artist in the past. It includes cable TV and wireless Internet. It's small, but very cool.

The kitchen/living area overlooks a huge backyard waterfall and a forest in the middle of Travis Heights. The "Casita Roja" is surrounded by large trees and is a private as can be…most people say it reminds them of a place in the Caribbean.

Includes:

• King-sized bed in the main cabin area and a queen futon in the living area
• HD television with DirecTv
• Kitchen includes a small refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven + a four burner electric stove top + coffee maker.
• Pots, pans, dishes & more
• Linens, toiletries, dishes are provided
• Shower, vanity, and room for clothes
• Bonus bathroom (shower, sink, toilet) available
• Window A/C units (bedroom & living room)
• Safe and very private (key-code access on doors)
• High Speed wireless internet connection
• Treehouse overlooks 3-tier waterfall & pond and beautiful courtyard area
• PETS WELCOME!


Also:

• Only two blocks from the Lady Bird Lake and the new Butler Trail
• A short walk or short bike ride to South Congress shopping district, Congress Avenue bridge to see the bats, and downtown shopping district
* Only one mile to downtown restaurants shopping and nightlife
* 2.6 miles to Zilker Park


Visit our Flickr page for more photos by typing in "Casa Kenwood" in the search engine


Availability: Please check our calendar!


Rates:

$139 per night (Mon-Thurs)
$159 per night (Fri-Sun)
$12 per night per extra adult (>18 yo) occupant over 2 people
$25 clean fee
$25 one-time pet fee

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
One time pet-fee of $25
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Austin

South Congress, a neighbourhood in Austin, is home to this cabin. 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. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Lady Bird Lake - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Congress Avenue - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rainey Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Austin Convention Center - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Moody Theater - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Plaza Saltillo Station - 8 min drive
  • Austin Station - 12 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosita’s Al Pastor Taco Truck - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪1618 Asian Fusion - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Afuga Coffee - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tea Cup Boba House - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cool Artistic Treehouse Cabin Near South Congress Dist and Downtown! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Cool Artistic Treehouse Cabin Near South Congress Dist and Downtown!?

As of 3 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cool Artistic Treehouse Cabin Near South Congress Dist and Downtown! on 17 May 2026 start from NZ$469, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cool Artistic Treehouse Cabin Near South Congress Dist and Downtown!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cool Artistic Treehouse Cabin Near South Congress Dist and Downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cool Artistic Treehouse Cabin Near South Congress Dist and Downtown!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cool Artistic Treehouse Cabin Near South Congress Dist and Downtown! located?

Located in South Congress, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Colorado River and Lady Bird Lake. Sixth Street and University of Texas at Austin are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy R.

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

Great location and great character!

My family enjoyed our stay at the "treehouse", it was a great location and easily accessible. The property was fun to explore and created a unique experience for my children as well! Property owner was very accommodating, would recommend to others!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

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

Great stay

We loved our stay. The host Christina helped us get settled in and was available if needed. The house was super clean and very comfortable. Everything was exactly like we thought and more. Great location too. There was a really pretty pond in the back our two girls loved full 😍 of tadpoles. Would love to go back. Thank you Christina.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
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2/10 Terrible

Rebecca V.

Avoid At All Costs

Please know that the host has this property listed on several sites and will not hesitate to cancel your reservation at his/her discretion. I booked this property three months in advance (Jan. for a three-night stay in April) and had my reservation cancelled THREE DAYS before arrival with a message stating that the property was booked on another site "back in December." So either the host found someone else willing to pay a higher price for their property (of note: the weekend was during a large event in Austin) or the host is so disorganized that he/she didn't realize a double booking for THREE FULL MONTHS. Either way, I was left scrambling to find new lodging on extremely short notice, for which I paid double the price of my original booking. Please save yourself the anguish that my husband and I went through and book elsewhere. Completely unacceptable.
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10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

LOVED IT!

Absolutely loved this treehouse Super clean and just beautiful. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2017
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4/10 Poor

Laura S.

the photos exceed reality

the positives: close to I35 for easy access to the city quiet nice landlord landscaping, waterfall the rest: the pictures render the place much cooler than reality. we arrived late, ready to watch movies we had brought, only to find a postage-stamp-size tv and a dvd player that didn't work. (the landlord did bring a bigger working set the next day). the first day the hot water ran out after literally three minutes. the landlord rebooted the water heater, but the same thing happened the following day, so it was very unpleasant to go two days without showering. the night we arrived was chilly for austin, in the 30's and this place is not equipped...not enough blankets and couldn't sleep with the space heater running all night, so we were really cold. this place would be okay if you are looking for a college-age, bed-on-the-floor, "glamping" experience, but if you want a little more upscale than the basics, move on...
Response from VrboOwner on 18 April 2020
This review is a little surprising given that the guest knew we were dealing with seriously bad weather. This particular guest stayed with us during the coldest weeks in history for this area. The highs were in the 30's but the evenings were in the teens. That's not common in this area. Issue #1. The brutal cold temps caused the pipes (extending from the water heater) to burst, but regardless, we quickly replaced them. The problem took 6 hours to solve because the plumbers in the area were dealing with pipe bursts all over the city. Issue # 2. The guest didn't like the size of the TV. We replaced it with a much bigger one. Issue #3 She says it didn't look like the photos. Well, the place was photographed in the Spring but she stayed when it was the dead of winter when it was very cold and gray so of course it's not going to look the same. Issue #4 The heater had to "run all night". Yes, when temperatures are in the teens, heaters do tend to run all night. Overall, this review was unfair. We've never dealt with weather like we did in December 2010. Regardless of that, the Casita has a new bed, new kitchen and has be insulated even further to protect for below normal temps. No mater where you stay, It's always best to express your problems to the owner of the property. Give them a chance to make things right before you write an unfair review. Don't be passive and say "everything is fine" if it's not. We aim to please and if there is a problem, we'd rather address it on the spot instead of reading about much later. Being honest is key. Complaining about things after the fact is unfair especially when someone has already gone out of their way to make things right.
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8/10 Good

Kurt D.

Great little place

My wife and I stayed here in August of 2010. Great location, we walked over to Congress every day. Real quiet at night. They were very accommodating for our canine companion even though she jumped in the Koi pond every chance she got. Even though we had lived in Austin previously, we never had a dog then, he thankfully pointed us toward Red Bud which was an amazing place to take your puppy for a swim! Totally enjoyed our stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Raphael S.

Wonderful stay!!!

I had the pleasure of staying at Casita Roja for a week long stay in June. Upon entering the premises of the property, I felt transported into a different world like I was in the Amazon forest. The place is surrounded by a lot of trees. The sound of the waterfall from the backyard was very relaxing. It is very private and quiet yet so close to downtown Austin. You're not that far from the hike and bike trail or the restaurants on South Congress. The best part of the place is the porch. The porch has an AC which makes it possible to enjoy staying out without suffering the oppressive summer heat of Texas. My dog loved this porch! The owner, Andrew, was very helpful in answering questions and recommending places. He even allowed me to check in early. This place truly evokes the Austin spirit.

About the host

Hosted by Christina Shapter

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We are a husband/wife team of fillmmakers who are lucky to live on such a cool Austin property!

Why they chose this property

Our nature cabin/treehouse is one-of-a-kind. You won't find anything else like it in all of the city! It's definitely a "Keep Austin Weird" experience that everyone should try at some point. Plus the outdoor areas are so unique: winding stone paths, palm trees, cactus, stone walls, fire pits, a 3-tiered waterfall and pond.

What makes this property unique

Even though we're located in the heart of downtown, you really wouldn't know it! We're far enough away from South Congress District to avoid the parking hassles, but still a short walk through the historic Travis Heights neighborhood to get there.

Travis Heights is so different than other Austin neighborhoods. It's quiet and safe. No two streets are alike (no cookie-cutter houses) and it's situated on rolling hills filled with ancient live oak trees had us sold the minute we arrived.

It's so close to downtown and within walking distance to South Congress shops and restaurants, yet it feels quiet and peaceful as if it's a small town neighborhood. Our street is great because it's surrounded by undeveloped woods and the rolling hills make are great for evening walks. For those that have dogs? Well, we're two blocks away from the best dog park in the city.

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