10/10 Excellent
Thomas T.
3 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay!
Thomas T.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Entire home
Retro SoLa Retreat Mins to DT / Heated Pool / Sand Volley Ball Court / Firepit
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Austin, TX
- South Congress Avenue2 min drive
- Zilker Park5 min drive
- Barton Springs Pool7 min drive
- Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)13 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Retro SoLa Retreat Mins to DT / Heated Pool / Sand Volley Ball Court / Firepit
Experience the eclectic charm of Austin's beloved South Lamar (SoLa) at this fun and funky retro retreat just 10 minutes from downtown!
Features:
☆ Heated/Chilled Pool
☆ Sand V'ball Court
☆ Outdoor Seating + Firepit
☆ BBQ Grill + Outdoor Dining
☆ Cornhole + Ping Pong
☆ Google Fiber
☆ Concierge Services
☆ No Checkout Chores!
Perfect for group get-togethers, reunions/graduations, and fun bachelor/bachelorettes!
Great base for SXSW, ACL, and F1!
The property boasts 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms across a main house and a backyard casita.
Main House:
Bedroom 1 - King, SmartTV
Bedroom 2 - King, SmartTV
Bedroom 3 - Queen, SmartTV
Full bathroom - Bathtub/Shower
Casita:
Bedroom 1 - Queen, Sleeper Sofa, SmartTV
Full bathroom - Shower
The main house also has a full kitchen, dining, and living room, with space to hang out, play classic arcade games, or just relax and watch TV.
★ "So much to do without hardly having to leave."
The huge resort-style backyard is where this property really shines. It’s packed with fun amenities:
✧ Heated/chilled 10ft. cowboy pool
✧ Sun loungers + unbrellas
✧ Sand volleyball court
✧ Wood-burning firepit
✧ Ping pong table
✧ Cornhole
✧ BBQ grill
✧ Outdoor seating
✧ String lights
✧ Yard games (Giant Jenga, Connect Four)
★ "Such a gem of a place—unbelievable backyard!"
And with your home base in South Lamar, you'll be close to all the action Austin has to offer!
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
➤ South Congress → 2 min
➤ Barton Springs → 4 min
➤ Zilker Park (ACL) → 5 min
➤ Lady Bird Lake → 5 min
➤ Downtown Austin → 6 min
➤ Rainey Street → 6 min
➤ Austin Convention Center → 7 min
➤ State Capitol → 8 min
➤ UT Football → 10 min
➤ Austin-Bergstrom Airport → 12 min
➤ Q2 Stadium → 16 min
➤ The Domain → 18 min
➤ Circuit of the Americas (F1) → 20 min
➤ Lake Travis → 32 min
★ Book now for a one-of-a-kind stay you and your crew will rave about for years to come! ★
Interested in pre-arrival decorating packages, fridge stocking, group transportation, private chefs, and other concierge services? Ask us about our concierge partner, Bach Babes!
Features:
☆ Heated/Chilled Pool
☆ Sand V'ball Court
☆ Outdoor Seating + Firepit
☆ BBQ Grill + Outdoor Dining
☆ Cornhole + Ping Pong
☆ Google Fiber
☆ Concierge Services
☆ No Checkout Chores!
Perfect for group get-togethers, reunions/graduations, and fun bachelor/bachelorettes!
Great base for SXSW, ACL, and F1!
The property boasts 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms across a main house and a backyard casita.
Main House:
Bedroom 1 - King, SmartTV
Bedroom 2 - King, SmartTV
Bedroom 3 - Queen, SmartTV
Full bathroom - Bathtub/Shower
Casita:
Bedroom 1 - Queen, Sleeper Sofa, SmartTV
Full bathroom - Shower
The main house also has a full kitchen, dining, and living room, with space to hang out, play classic arcade games, or just relax and watch TV.
★ "So much to do without hardly having to leave."
The huge resort-style backyard is where this property really shines. It’s packed with fun amenities:
✧ Heated/chilled 10ft. cowboy pool
✧ Sun loungers + unbrellas
✧ Sand volleyball court
✧ Wood-burning firepit
✧ Ping pong table
✧ Cornhole
✧ BBQ grill
✧ Outdoor seating
✧ String lights
✧ Yard games (Giant Jenga, Connect Four)
★ "Such a gem of a place—unbelievable backyard!"
And with your home base in South Lamar, you'll be close to all the action Austin has to offer!
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
➤ South Congress → 2 min
➤ Barton Springs → 4 min
➤ Zilker Park (ACL) → 5 min
➤ Lady Bird Lake → 5 min
➤ Downtown Austin → 6 min
➤ Rainey Street → 6 min
➤ Austin Convention Center → 7 min
➤ State Capitol → 8 min
➤ UT Football → 10 min
➤ Austin-Bergstrom Airport → 12 min
➤ Q2 Stadium → 16 min
➤ The Domain → 18 min
➤ Circuit of the Americas (F1) → 20 min
➤ Lake Travis → 32 min
★ Book now for a one-of-a-kind stay you and your crew will rave about for years to come! ★
Interested in pre-arrival decorating packages, fridge stocking, group transportation, private chefs, and other concierge services? Ask us about our concierge partner, Bach Babes!
Property manager
Jarrett Pumphrey
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Austin
South Lamar, a neighbourhood in Austin, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Zilker Park and Lady Bird Lake, while Austin City Limits and Moody Theater are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Moody Center or Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium.
Austin, TX
What's nearby
- South Congress Avenue - 2 min drive - 3.4 km
- Zilker Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
- Austin City Limits - 6 min drive - 8.2 km
- Barton Springs Pool - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
- Sixth Street - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- In-N-Out Burger - 9 min walk
- Whataburger - 7 min walk
- Dan's Hamburgers - 7 min walk
- Pluckers Wing Bar - 7 min walk
- Pinthouse Pizza - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Listing accuracy
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10/10 Excellent
Brandy D.
16 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little place in south austin
Brandy D.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael V.
1 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Activity House
Michael V.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
About the host
Hosted by Jarrett Pumphrey
Hi! We're Carrie and Jarrett. Born and raised in Texas, we've been traveling the world together since we were a couple of lovesick teenagers. Now we're starting a new journey together as hosts, creating the kinds of amazing stays for our guests that we always wanted for ourselves.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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