1/1 cozy private Zilker cottage!Wonderful area,walk to park and Barton Springs

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Entire home

Enjoy your morning coffee on the front porch.

Huge fully fenced back yard with deck and BBQ

Completely new fully stocked Kitchen. Cook Away!

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 260.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Pet-friendly
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Austin, TX

Zilker Park
‪3 min drive‬
South Congress Avenue
‪4 min drive‬
Barton Springs Pool
‪5 min drive‬
Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

All our homes are fully licensed by the city of Austin. License number OL 2013 000595
Ask for details of our other properties especially the 3/2 next door to this comfortable home if you have a larger group.This adorable fully remodeled cozy cottage is on a full sized quiet residential lot with a large fenced back yard. A small elevated wood deck with table seating for four and gas BBQ grill are at the rear of the house of the back door. Inside the house you will find a full kitchen equipped with new appliances and stocked with dishware,
cutlery, pots and pans and virtually everything you may need to cook with for either a weekend stay or a month long visit. You just need to buy the groceries while we will provide an assortment of herbs, spices, coffee and teas for your pleasure. The living room has a comfy leather sectional sofa with cable HDTV and high speed internet. The large bedroom has a queen sized bed with a Serta mattress, high thread count linens and comfy pillows, ample closet space and built in drawers with a small desk area with a plug for your computer. Extra blankets and bedding are there if needed. Plum Cottage has lots of windows and feels bright and cheerful while tastefully decorated. Bamboo floors throughout. Washer & Dryer are on premises.
There is ample parking both at the curb and off the street with plenty of room should you have an RV.

Property manager

Carole and Kerry Price

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Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside on deck

Important information

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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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Austin

Zilker, a neighbourhood in Austin, is home to this holiday home. 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 Zilker Park and Lady Bird Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium or Moody Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.

Austin, TX

What's nearby

Zilker Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
South Congress Avenue - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
Barton Springs Pool - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Moody Theater - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
Sixth Street - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

Austin Station - 10 min drive
Downtown Station - 15 min drive
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪Matt's el Rancho - ‬3 min walk
‪Kerbey Lane Cafe South Lamar - ‬11 min walk
‪The ABGB - ‬19 min walk
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min walk
‪Proud Mary - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1/1 cozy private Zilker cottage!Wonderful area,walk to park and Barton Springs pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1/1 cozy private Zilker cottage!Wonderful area,walk to park and Barton Springs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1/1 cozy private Zilker cottage!Wonderful area,walk to park and Barton Springs?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1/1 cozy private Zilker cottage!Wonderful area,walk to park and Barton Springs located?

This family-friendly Austin holiday home is located in Zilker, within 1 mi (2 km) of Broken Spoke and South Austin Museum of Popular Culture. Zilker Park and South Congress Avenue are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Colleen D.

8 April 2025

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

Wonderful place!

Enjoyed our stay! Location was great and everything we required was provided. Owner was very helpful when needed! Great place to stay if visiting Austin!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maegan P.

5 September 2024

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

Amazing stay!!

Loved this stay, we will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

C&D S.

12 October 2024

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

Austin getaway

Well equipped, comfortable and v good location.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

14 October 2024

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

Good location

Overall stay was great. Has everything you would need if you wanted to prepare meals. Good stay and would stay there again

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill Q.

22 October 2024

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

Zilker cottage

This place has everything you need and all details are taken care of short Uber ride to downtown but very walking distance to a lot of great restaurants

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim and Mary L.

29 March 2024

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

Plum Cottage

Delightful stay at Plum Cottage. Perfect location for a family visit. Convenient, quiet neighborhood. Excellent attention by hosts, Carole and Kerry. Thanks!

Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica G.

20 December 2023

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

Cute House in Great Location

Very clean house just as pictured! Our flight showed up early and the hosts were very accommodating and let us check in early. The location of the house is easy to get around to any area of Austin!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miriam F.

27 September 2023

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

Quick weekend in ATX

We absolutely loved our stay! Adorable neighborhood near everything we love about Austin. We found this neighborhood to be quiet, private, peaceful. The home was beautifully decorated and quite cozy. We look forward to staying again! Our hosts were incredibly communicative and helpful! Thank you so much!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lana M.

15 June 2023

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

Everything you need in a great neighborhood

Charming neighborhood close to great restaurants. The house had everything I needed. I just stayed for one night, but the house is set up for you to stay longer. Ample kitchen amenities included. The yard is a good size as well.

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

12 November 2023

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

Great location for experiencing all Austin has to offer

Austin is one of our favorite cities. We lived there in the 80s & again when I worked for Dell recently. While we’ve moved away we still love spending time here. We celebrated my October Birthday at the Plum Cottage. It was quiet & cozy & perfect location for getting around to all the Austin hot spots. Thanks Carole & Kerry!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G., Bloomington, IN.

30 March 2023

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

Super hosts

We have stayed at more than a dozen VRBOs. Carol and her husband were the best hosts we’ve had. They responded to texts quickly and were very caring.

Stayed 49 nights in Feb 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

23 October 2014

Perfect Home Away from Home

My husband and I were in Austin for a few days mid-week and wanted someplace near all of our favorite spots, but not a hotel. We found Plum Cottage on VRBO and couldn't have been more pleased with our stay. The owners were extremely responsive & helpful and the accommodations were wonderful - clean, spacious, just right for two. Another benefit was being able to bring our dog. Wonderful all around - we will definitely be back.

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

4 February 2023

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

Perfect home away from home!

What a wonderful stay at a wonderful property! The hosts are so responsive, and have provided everything I wanted/needed for my long term stay. The cottage is cozy and well laid out, in a great neighborhood, and close to downtown. My dog loved the backyard, and Carole and Kerry made us both feel welcome. Will be back!! Thanks so much!

Stayed 62 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

10 February 2023

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

South Lamar cottage

"Cottage" is an apt descriptor for this neat little place, which is a fine example of well organized tiny house. The location really is a plus and it is amazing how quiet it was, given that it is actually very close to the busy South Lamar roadway. The photos accurately depict what is and is not there, but if you are having guests during your stay it might be important to recognize that there is no table for more than 2 people. If cooking is your thing, we felt this was the best outfitted kitchen of the many places we have previously rented. The hosts' attention to detail is very obvious.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica P.

24 May 2023

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

Charming Cottage

My husband was attending a conference in downtown Austin and the Plum Cottage was a perfect location. It was 15 min to downtown convention center, walking distance to little Zilker park and a short drive to Barton Springs and the Colorado River. We enjoyed stand up paddling several days and a Shakespeare play at the outdoor theater in Barton Springs park. Our fur babies were safe in the backyard for playtime and loved the space inside for relaxing. We had a blast. We will definitely be back and highly recommended the Plum Cottage and any of the other properties Kerry & Carole make available. They are amazing at maintaining this property and we have no doubt they do the same for the other rentals they manage. Can’t say enough about what excellent service and property was provided to us. Very clean, cozy and met all our needs.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

14 April 2024

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

Amazing

If I could give this place a 10 star rating I would! The owners, Carole and Kerry have thought of everything you would ever need! Their communication is above and beyond. We, my husband and myself, had never been to Austin before. Carole sent loads of information about what to do and where to eat. They checked in with us after our arrival to make sure we had everything we needed. The location of the house is so close to the downtown area. It only took minutes to get to major sites and activities. The house itself is very well maintained. I love that they had a binder filled with information about activities, sights and any type of restaurant you would be interested in. It also contained contact numbers if you needed them. They made themselves very available if needed. The kitchen is very well stocked with cooking gear and even condiments that you would need if you decide to cook and eat in. There is a washer and dryer and laundry soap available. We loved everything about this VRBO and would highly highly recommend it.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

19 May 2015

Great little cottage in South Austin!

My husband and I spent a week at Plum Cottage, and had a great time! The cottage was spotless on arrival, and was very well appointed. The neighborhood is very quiet, you'd hardly know you were just a couple blocks off South Lamar. My husband and I went for a couple of runs while we were there just around the neighborhood and it was a quick 5-minute drive down to Lady Bird Lake to run there, as well. Unfortunately, it rained pretty much the entire week. This isn't a problem related to the cottage, but as we were expecting to spend quite a bit more time in the great outdoors, it did get a little cramped inside for the two of us and our dog. We weren't able to spend any time in the backyard or on the back patio, which was unfortunate. Our only recommendations would be for the owners to pick up a couple extra (larger) cutting boards as there was only one and it was pretty small, and also a set of steak knives. Other than that, the kitchen was very well-stocked...had everything we needed. The coffee pot worked great and they had a variety of teas (and an electric kettle!) and regular coffee (pick up decaf if you're a decaf drinker!). Plum Cottage is ridiculously convenient to just about everything...Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Target, Central Market, Shake Shack (park in the Alamo Drafthouse garage), and all the fun of SoCo and the food trucks on South First. We'd planned on hitting Zilker Park and maybe the Barton Springs Pool (both also crazy close to the house), but I guess those attractions will have to wait until our next visit!

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

10 August 2022

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

Great location & comfy bed

The Plum Cottage was exactly as described. Great backyard for traveling fur babies, close to variety of food, shopping & accommodations met all expectations. Will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

8 July 2022

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

Great location and nice property to stay at!

Property owners were great and the property was as advertised! My wife and I had a wonderful stay! Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

munoz k., Fort Worth, Texas

26 December 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great house

The house location was great ! It’s an adorable property with all the things you need for a stay for 2 and it’s pet friendly too ! Great yard for the fur babies The hosts are great - receptive and quick to reply …

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susie O.

15 March 2021

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

As

It was wonderful

Stayed 63 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen H., Allen, TX

30 November 2019

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

Exceeded our expectations!

Our stay at Plum Cottage was even more incredible than we expected. We felt the care and warmth of the property owners not only through our email communications, but through the overall care put into the cottage itself. We felt right at home, and at times throughout the week just wanted to stay in the cottage because the amenities were fantastic, and the fenced yard was so much fun for our dog. The cottage is convenient to everything we love about Austin, especially Zilker and Barton Springs. The neighborhood was lovely, and we loved sitting on the front porch in the morning. The coffee and tea was especially appreciated by me, and the bedding was plush and comfortable. We truly had zero complaints and were very impressed!

10/10 Excellent

Kim A., houston

1 November 2019

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

Cute and clean

Super cute property, we had everything we needed:).

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ronald C., Pittsburgh, PA

21 October 2019

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

Long weekend in Austin

We loved the Plum Cottage. It was decorated beautifully and so cozy. Although it was close to the highway, it was super quiet. We loved the location for getting back and forth to Austin. Would definitely love to stay in the Plum Cortage again.

10/10 Excellent

Peggy C.

11 October 2019

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

Plum Perfect

Will definitely return to Plum Cottage! So comfy and cozy!!!

About the host

Hosted by Carole and Kerry Price

We are Kerry and Carole Price and have been hosting out of town guests in Austin for over three years. Plum Cottage is our newest furnished rental home.
We have been married for over 28 years and have raised both of our children within a mile of this home and still live in the neighborhood. Kerry still has a day job in the packaging business and loves wooden boats. Carole manages the vacation rental properties and is a community volunteer with Hospice Austin.
We both found our way to Austin: Kerry from Minnesota and Carole from Glasgow Scotland. We met in South Austin in the mid 80's and have never left.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property several years ago and kept it as a long term rental property until converting it into a Short Term Furnished Vacation Rental opening in February of 2013. To make this conversion we have remolded starting at the wall studs and added a room to make a virtually new home.
The original home was built around 1950 and still has much of its old classic charm including the cut glass door handles and solid wood interior paneled doors and baseboards.

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location. This section of Austin is one of the most sought after areas for people coming to Austin to live or play. Conveniently located near to most of Austin's major - and some off beat- attractions. Here you will find real Austinites both young and old.

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