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Perfect Location For Everything Cool About This Great City!

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A spacious living room with wooden flooring, a bookshelf, and a bicycle.
A two-story house with a brick facade, a gabled roof, and a front entrance with a door and windows.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a decorative wall piece, and a window with blinds.
A compact kitchen with a central island, white cabinets, and a red countertop.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and patterned furniture.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to South Congress Avenue
Sleeps 6•3 bedrooms•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Porch or lanai

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, South Congress Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, South First Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Edward's University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Dining area

About this property

Perfect Location For Everything Cool About This Great City!

Beautiful 1932 art-deco home, 1420 sq ft, two bedrooms with double/queen beds (third is my home-office, currently rather cluttered and not useful to guests), one [pretty spectacular] bathroom, spacious kitchen, living room, and dining room, wood floors throughout. Central A/C and heat, whole-house attic fan (nice in spring and fall, leave some windows open). Nice backyard is not fenced, quiet street **Great neighborhood that's close to everything** from state capitol downtown (22 blocks straight down funky South Congress Ave.) to the airport (15 min) and Formula 1 track (Circuit of the Americas, pleasant drive). Numerous famous restaurants and 24-hr places in walking distance -- for SXSW or ACL **could not be sweeter**, I know from experience living here since 1990! It could comfortably take two couples, more if you can sleep on cots, couch, etc. The house is usually available for short or long stays except March through May, when it is usually available only for stays of less than a week. I'm an ornithologist, work in Amazonian Brazil a lot, house is full of books and stuff related to that, please just leave it where it sits, thanks! Hablo español y falo português ;-)

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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
Small ones, no clawing or much shedding
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
It’s ok to leave any *unopened* food items in the fridge or freezer, but please do not leave anything that has been opened unless you *message me first* and I say it’s ok, thanks for understanding!
If anything is broken during your stay, please message me — preferably the day it happens, but always before you check out, thanks very much.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
I also rent a guest suite in my back yard (right side garage). Priority for parking in the driveway goes to whoever is the longer-term guest, thanks!

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3688061
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Austin

Located in Austin, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lady Bird Lake and Zilker Park, while Moody Theater and Austin City Limits are cultural highlights. 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

  • South Congress Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • South First Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. Edward's University - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lady Bird Lake - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Palmer Events Center - 6 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 11 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 12 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Magnolia Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪C-Boy's Heart & Soul - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Once Over Coffee Bar - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Location For Everything Cool About This Great City! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Perfect Location For Everything Cool About This Great City!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Location For Everything Cool About This Great City!?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Location For Everything Cool About This Great City!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Perfect Location For Everything Cool About This Great City! located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alwyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had everything you could need and Bret was super helpful and communicative
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was excellent. Host was clear about all the necessary instructions and has a bunch of cool books about birds!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raelene Y.

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

Great Location

We stayed here for the F1 race at COTA and this was a great location for seeing the sights of Austin and getting to the track! Would definitely recommend and Bret is a clear communicator and gracious home owner!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Best Location

Everything you might possibly want including a full kitchen, great ac & all tv options (especially if you bring your own hdmi & laptop). Soft bed with really nice linens, all nestled in the most exciting location in Austin! Food, shopping, bars & live music all within easy walking distance of this interesting property. We stayed two months and give the property and the host 5 stars.
Stayed 55 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

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

Homey stay close to everything

Lovely historic home. Great location, so easy to get around by car and on foot. Nice outdoor space. There were four of us in Austin for eclipse viewing, and we got an extra treat listening and watching for birds in the front and back yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2024
Thanks, Jill, I'm happy you all had a good stay -- and I hope you managed to get to spot to see the eclipse through the patchy layers of clouds!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittany P.

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

Best House in Austin!

My husband and I loved everything about our stay at Bret's house. It's a clean, cool, and unique house in a perfect location. More, Bret is a responsive, helpful, and easy-to-get-along-with homeowner. I cannot recommend this house enough!
Stayed 46 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 October 2020
Perfect Guests!! Brittany and Perry were truly wonderful guests, very communicative and friendly. They left my house remarkably clean -- every bit as clean as my professional cleaning crew does their job, which of course was "beyond the call" and very much appreciated. I really hope they will stay in touch after moving to their own home in south Austin. Most highly recommended to all!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melynda O.

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

A sweet spot

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this sweet little house. It was comfortable and clean, lots of neat things to look at, and in a great location, right around the corner from shops and restaurants. The host was helpful and responded quickly when I had questions. I would definitely stay here again! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
Melynda was a super guest, communicative and self-sufficient, and she left my house neat and clean. I would be delighted to have her back for another stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard N.

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

Cozy home!!

Everything was fine. Owner left many items for us to consume . A/C and heat are nice. We felt at home.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Richard and his wife were thoughtful, communicative guests and they left the house clean and orderly. I was sorry to not be around to meet them, and I hope they will return for another stay in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Linda K.

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

Great place to stay!1)

The house is big enough for more people but I stayed there alone for 7 weeks. There are two bedrooms a nice bathroom with tub and shower, a nice one. The kitchen is large and other than the microwave which needs to be updated, everything was provided and worked well. Bret is a marvelous person and will take of anything you need.
Stayed 49 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jena R.

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

Great location, cute house

We stayed at this property for 2.5 months and had a great time. It was the perfect size for 2 people and 2 cats. It has one large bathroom, kitchen, 2 usable bedrooms, a sitting room, and a front deck. The home is in a fantastic location with a lot to do within walking distance. It’s about a 40 min walk to downtown. Bret was a good host and left us a helpful video with information about the property. He was always available via text for any issues that came up. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 71 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Eva S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cluttered home disguised as a vacation rental.

Not a good fit for long term. Extremely cluttered no place to put personal items due to excess clutter , had to clean it before being comfortable there. No coffee pot, kettle, vacuum cleaner, dust pans, stained pillows. Had to buy our own which we left as well as a coffee pot. Not set up as a vacation rental. It was just a cluttered home that was in desperate need of a good cleaning. Owner deducted from our damage deposit for damage preexisting ( should not be allowed to take money without proof.) and asked us to clean up after paying guests. We left the property cleaner than when we arrived. If you are looking for a nice long term vacation rental, this is not it.!! Only good thing was location.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Well, Eva and Cobi, I'm so sorry to learn, just now, that your stay was so miserable. I regretted having to submit a request for $130 to repair damage to a wall outside the bathroom, but I am quite sure that it happened during your stay, an accident perhaps done by one of the guests you invited to stay in my house during your two months. You left several things, including a bunch of food, a half bottle of whiskey, and a coffee maker (best to have taken those with you, as I request in my profile), but also left my shower drain badly clogged, a pot with the lining burned out of it, and other little things that I am not asking be addressed. As for cleanliness of my house, again, I am disappointed in your assessment. The house is my residence, a lived-in house, as the photos and my profile clearly show, but it is always professionally cleaned immediately before new guests arrive, as was done for the two of you and your dog. I apologize for the "clutter", especially in my home office, which has a lot of things moved in there to free space for renters using the rest of the home. As Abe Lincoln famously said, "... but you can't please all of the people all of the time."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bart S.

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

The real Austin

We had the best time in Austin. A whole house for ourselves, at such a splendid location. A safe and leafy neighborhood. A lot of restaurants and shops are at walking distance. The air conditioning kept us at the perfect temperature. Bret was very helpful and easygoing, we love him!
Stayed 62 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

shari r.

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

Home

Most rentals are investment properties with landlords. Bret hosted us in his home graciously and unobtrusively. We were grateful to get through a couple months of extreme heat in such a comfortable home.
Stayed 69 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Great home, perfect location

We loved staying at Bret’s for our weekend in Austin! A very comfortable home in a perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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

Great spot by South Congress

We had a great time exploring Austin. The house was the perfect spot - it had everything we needed, great location, and great books to peruse!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Wonderful stay near SoCo

Had a wonderful 2 month stay at Bret’s place. Bret is an extremely responsive and helpful host, and always made sure we had what we needed. House is literally a block from S Congress street, but far enough away where it is a quiet peaceful neighborhood.
Stayed 59 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L.

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

Amazing location!!

Thank you Bret for the great value for a whole month. Bret’s description of the property is accurate. It is not luxurious but ideally located and provides great value!
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle S.

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

Thank you Bret!

My finding Brett’s home and booking was done expeditiously.....basically overnight. I am more of a planner, usually, and was quite stressed about the whole process. Brett was always quick to respond, helpful, patient and kind. He was amazing to work with. Made a very stressful time in my life very manageable. Not to mention great home, great location, great price!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Great location close to Congress!

My wife and I, along with our newborn and our nanny, stayed here for two nights while we stayed in Austin for ACL. We could not have asked for a better location. Since we were so close to Congress, we were even able to rent some nearby scooters in order to quickly make it to ACL. Uber eats was also convenient since they did not have to travel far to drop off food. We are not sure but it seems that there is another rental property in the back of this home, which would be nice if you were traveling with a large group and need more room. We enjoyed the bird books and also enjoyed the TV setup with AppleTV & Roku. Also, the owner was very accessible during our stay and responded to us quickly. We would stay here again if we’re in town for a couple of days.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra H.

A Really Great Spot

This house has Austin charm written all over it! Easy to get back & forth from Zilker (we stayed for ACL) and the neighborhood felt really comfortable and friendly. The house itself represented exactly how it's described, and everyone in the group would be happy to come back for future visits.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

Well maintained, well located

Pleasant, quiet neighborhood, nicely furnished.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2018

About the host

Hosted by owners/property manager

Host profile image
I'm an ornithologist, travel a lot, have put my home on VRBO to try to help earn some money to offset Austin's ridiculously high annual property taxes. I don't use Facebook or Instagram, in case you're wondering.

Why they chose this property

Quiet, yet absolutely perfect location for everything I truly love about Austin, with easy access to the airport, Zilker Park and Barton Springs, dozens of awesome restaurants, and safety -- I travel A LOT and I have never had a break-in attempt, probably because the house is "exposed" to the streets and has neighbors very close by.

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location. And super-comfy, amazingly quiet little house, gets you feeling good as soon as you walk in.

Languages:

English, Spanish, Portuguese
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