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The Philosophers Playhouse, Pool, Ping Pong, BBQ, Projector, King B, 5 min to DT

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Dining
Miscellaneous
Living area
Interior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Thinkery
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Dryer
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, Mueller Lake Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Pharr Tennis Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Texas at Austin
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

About this property

The Philosophers Playhouse, Pool, Ping Pong, BBQ, Projector, King B, 5 min to DT

Welcome to The Philosopher's Playhouse in Austin, Texas! This stunning 3-bedroom house is a creative oasis inspired by the wisdom of great thinkers throughout history. Step inside and be greeted by philosophy quotes, creative decor & shelves filled with books, perfect for intellectual conversations or simply losing yourself in a novel.

Engage in friendly competitions while surrounded by the wisdom of the ages while you play ping pong, pool, darts, or chess. Book now for a one-of-a-kind getaway!

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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 and birthday parties
Extra fee for 9+ guests. Event needs pre-approval.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$100 pet fee. $300 fine for unauthorized pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3496140vb
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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Extra fee for 9+ guests. Event needs pre-approval.
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

Cherrywood, a neighbourhood in Austin, is home to this holiday home. Moody Theater and Austin City Limits are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Sixth Street and Rainey Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium or Moody Center.
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Mueller Lake Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pharr Tennis Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Vortex - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Thinkery - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 15 min drive
  • Martin Luther King Jr Station - 18 min walk
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Houndstooth Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Oddwood Brewing - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Philosophers Playhouse, Pool, Ping Pong, BBQ, Projector, King B, 5 min to DT pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Philosophers Playhouse, Pool, Ping Pong, BBQ, Projector, King B, 5 min to DT?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Philosophers Playhouse, Pool, Ping Pong, BBQ, Projector, King B, 5 min to DT?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Philosophers Playhouse, Pool, Ping Pong, BBQ, Projector, King B, 5 min to DT located?

Located in Cherrywood, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mueller Lake Park and University of Texas at Austin. Sixth Street and Moody Center are also within 3 miles (5 km). Martin Luther King Jr Station is 18 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy V.

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

Great Place to Stay

We enjoyed our stay! The house was clean and very comfortable!! We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti P.

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

Amazing getaway

The listing was just as described! Great spaces to spread out!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony L.

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

Amazing place!

Myself and some friends had a fantastic experience at this house! It was very spacious and had all the amenities we could have needed. The host was very communicative and friendly, and it's got a very distinct aesthetic feel that lives up to it's name. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

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

Super Helpful & Accommodating

We had some trouble initially with entertainment system stuff, but we had assistance lickety split. Monique is super friendly, helpful & responsive. Her maintenance guy is also awesome. The house is AMAZING. Beautiful & great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lauren M.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not As Expected

While, this property has good bones and could be great with some more effort - we were pretty disappointed for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, the property was not at the level of cleanliness we'd expect for a VRBO. There were cobwebs in corners, filthy fan blades in the master bedroom, dust + dirt under dressers completely visible, a dirty toilet in the second bathroom, bathroom floors that had clearly not been vacuumed, etc. We were excited to use the wine fridge for our girls weekend, only to notice it had been unplugged and sitting stagnant. When we plugged it in and opened the doors, it reeked of mold and was clear it hadn't been properly used or cleaned in some time. We had several snafus that occurred during our stay. While I realize things happen - these are homes - we didn't get so much as a single apology from the owner for any of the mishaps. We had a kitchen sink that backed up + a dishwasher that overflowed. The towels we used to clean up and subsequently washed weren't able to try because the dryer wasn't working. A handyman was sent over to address the dryer issue and we were told this has happened several times. When we arrived, we weren't not able to use the sliding back doors to enter the backyard. After reaching out to the owner, she mentioned the door had been broken by a previous guest and a part was on-order. Totally fine, but it would have been nice to be told about this prior to checking in. The backyard is filled with weeds and unkept.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 April 2024
This guest was like an inconsolable toddler from the moment she walked in. She made 95% of this up as she was trying to get a free stay. Worst guest I've encountered from 100+ guests.

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Hosted by Monique Stevenson

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