10/10 Excellent
Cher H.
11 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cher H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Apartment
Serene SoCo Escape — Walk to Cafes + Free Parking/In-Unit Laundry!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Austin, TX
- South Congress Avenue1 min walk
- Austin Convention Center4 min drive
- Sixth Street4 min drive
- Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)13 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Living Room 1
1 Queen Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Serene SoCo Escape — Walk to Cafes + Free Parking/In-Unit Laundry!
Step into the soul of Austin at this serene South Congress sanctuary—where cozy elegance meets local energy. Nestled in the vibrant heart of SoCo, this 2BD/2BR escape is your peaceful launchpad for exploring Downtown’s iconic eats, murals, and live music. Wake up with coffee in the sunlit kitchen, wander through local gems by day, then unwind with your fast Wi-Fi, Smart TV, in-unit laundry, and free parking. Hosted by Serene Experiences—crafted for comfort, connection, and Austin city magic!
Whether you're flying solo, traveling with family, visiting friends, staying long-term—or simply looking for a peaceful, well-located getaway—you’ll feel right at home. This serene oasis is your Austin home base, thoughtfully curated for travelers like you!
★ LIVING AREA ★
Unwind in your cozy living room with a plush leather sofa, dedicated workspace, and all the streaming you crave on the 50” smart TV
✔ Comfortable Sofa (with a queen-size sofa pullout bed if needed)
✔ Flat-Screen 4K 50" Smart Roku TV with 1080p high definition, Netflix, Disney Plus, and all other digital entertainment services
✔ Coffee Table
✔ Gorgeous dedicated work space if you need to work-from-home
✔ Wood Burning Fireplace
★ KITCHEN & DINING ★
Indigo cabinetry and all the tools you need for anything to get creative in the kitchen—ideal for a cozy night in or entertaining your crew
✔ Microwave
✔ Stove
✔ Oven
✔ Refrigerator/Freezer
✔ Dishwasher
✔ Toaster
✔ Sink - Hot & Cold Water
✔ Trays
✔ Glasses
✔ Silverware
✔ Pots & Pans
✔ Coffee Maker + Coffee Filters + Ground Coffee
✔ Cooking seasonings and Oil Spray
★ BEDROOMS ★
Recharge in peaceful, private bedrooms with thoughtful touches and plenty of closet space
Master bedroom: 1 Queen Bed
✔ Queen–Size Bed with Pillows, Linens, and Sheets
✔ Two Full Size Closets with Hangers and Shelves
Guest bedroom: 2 Twin Beds
✔ Two Twin Size Beds with Pillows, Linens, and Sheets
✔ Two Full Size Closets with Hangers and Shelves
Living Room: 1 Pullout Bed
✔ One Queen Pullout Sofa Bed with Pillows, Linens, and Sheets
★ BATHROOMS ★
Pamper yourself in two full-size bathrooms, each equipped with all the essentials to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Enjoy brand new granite countertops, providing a sophisticated touch to your daily routine
✔ 2 Full Bathrooms
✔ Bath with a Shower
✔ Sink
✔ Mirror
✔ Toilet
✔ Fresh Towels
✔ Essential Toiletries (Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash)
★ PARKING ★
Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with having your own dedicated parking spot right at your doorstep, in the conveniently attached parking lot
✔ Two parking spaces + street parking
★ EXTRA AMENITIES & MORE DETAILS ★
✔ Fiber Wifi
✔ In-unit washer/dryer
✔ Centrally controlled in-unit thermostat
✔ A "Best Of Austin" guide crafted by your hosts, sent before check-in
★ NEARBY ★
You're steps from South Congress favorites like Magnolia Cafe, Torchy’s Tacos, and Southside Flying Pizza—with Downtown and top events like ACL and SXSW just a quick Uber away. After booking, we’ll also send over our custom guidebook with local tips and recommendations!
✔ Attractions/Things to Do
- Greetings from Austin Mural (0.6 miles)
- Zilker Park/ACL (2.5 miles)
- Congress Avenue Bridge (1.5 miles)
- The Escape Game Austin (2.1 miles)
- Peter Pan Mini-Golf (1.9 miles)
- 'Before I Die' wall (0.5 mile)
- Statesman Bat Observation Center (1.4 miles)
- Mexic-Arte Museum (1.8 miles)
- Auditorium Shores at Town Lake (1.4 miles)
- Metropolitan Park (1.4 miles)
- Texas Toy Museum (1.7 miles)
- Butler Metro Park (1.7 miles)
- Barton Springs Pool (2.8 miles)
- Lady Bird Lake (3.4 miles)
✔ Restaurants
- Vinaigrette (0.08 miles)
- Magnolia Cafe South (0.1 miles)
- Bouldin Creek Cafe (0.4 miles)
- Torchy's Tacos (0.2 miles)
✔ Nightlife
- 6th street (4 miles, 10-minute Uber)
- Rainey street (4 miles, 10-minute Uber)
- The Continental Club (0.6 miles)
- Placeholder Tiki Bar (2 miles)
- Kinfolk Lounge (2.1 miles)
- Gibson Street Bar (1.6 miles)
✔ Expo, Convention & Conference Centers
- Austin Convention Center (2.8 miles)
- Palmer Events Center (1.7 miles)
✔ Airport
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (10-minute drive)
We can’t wait to welcome you to our Serene Experiences SoCo Getaway—your tranquil escape for unforgettable moments in Austin!
Whether you're flying solo, traveling with family, visiting friends, staying long-term—or simply looking for a peaceful, well-located getaway—you’ll feel right at home. This serene oasis is your Austin home base, thoughtfully curated for travelers like you!
★ LIVING AREA ★
Unwind in your cozy living room with a plush leather sofa, dedicated workspace, and all the streaming you crave on the 50” smart TV
✔ Comfortable Sofa (with a queen-size sofa pullout bed if needed)
✔ Flat-Screen 4K 50" Smart Roku TV with 1080p high definition, Netflix, Disney Plus, and all other digital entertainment services
✔ Coffee Table
✔ Gorgeous dedicated work space if you need to work-from-home
✔ Wood Burning Fireplace
★ KITCHEN & DINING ★
Indigo cabinetry and all the tools you need for anything to get creative in the kitchen—ideal for a cozy night in or entertaining your crew
✔ Microwave
✔ Stove
✔ Oven
✔ Refrigerator/Freezer
✔ Dishwasher
✔ Toaster
✔ Sink - Hot & Cold Water
✔ Trays
✔ Glasses
✔ Silverware
✔ Pots & Pans
✔ Coffee Maker + Coffee Filters + Ground Coffee
✔ Cooking seasonings and Oil Spray
★ BEDROOMS ★
Recharge in peaceful, private bedrooms with thoughtful touches and plenty of closet space
Master bedroom: 1 Queen Bed
✔ Queen–Size Bed with Pillows, Linens, and Sheets
✔ Two Full Size Closets with Hangers and Shelves
Guest bedroom: 2 Twin Beds
✔ Two Twin Size Beds with Pillows, Linens, and Sheets
✔ Two Full Size Closets with Hangers and Shelves
Living Room: 1 Pullout Bed
✔ One Queen Pullout Sofa Bed with Pillows, Linens, and Sheets
★ BATHROOMS ★
Pamper yourself in two full-size bathrooms, each equipped with all the essentials to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Enjoy brand new granite countertops, providing a sophisticated touch to your daily routine
✔ 2 Full Bathrooms
✔ Bath with a Shower
✔ Sink
✔ Mirror
✔ Toilet
✔ Fresh Towels
✔ Essential Toiletries (Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash)
★ PARKING ★
Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with having your own dedicated parking spot right at your doorstep, in the conveniently attached parking lot
✔ Two parking spaces + street parking
★ EXTRA AMENITIES & MORE DETAILS ★
✔ Fiber Wifi
✔ In-unit washer/dryer
✔ Centrally controlled in-unit thermostat
✔ A "Best Of Austin" guide crafted by your hosts, sent before check-in
★ NEARBY ★
You're steps from South Congress favorites like Magnolia Cafe, Torchy’s Tacos, and Southside Flying Pizza—with Downtown and top events like ACL and SXSW just a quick Uber away. After booking, we’ll also send over our custom guidebook with local tips and recommendations!
✔ Attractions/Things to Do
- Greetings from Austin Mural (0.6 miles)
- Zilker Park/ACL (2.5 miles)
- Congress Avenue Bridge (1.5 miles)
- The Escape Game Austin (2.1 miles)
- Peter Pan Mini-Golf (1.9 miles)
- 'Before I Die' wall (0.5 mile)
- Statesman Bat Observation Center (1.4 miles)
- Mexic-Arte Museum (1.8 miles)
- Auditorium Shores at Town Lake (1.4 miles)
- Metropolitan Park (1.4 miles)
- Texas Toy Museum (1.7 miles)
- Butler Metro Park (1.7 miles)
- Barton Springs Pool (2.8 miles)
- Lady Bird Lake (3.4 miles)
✔ Restaurants
- Vinaigrette (0.08 miles)
- Magnolia Cafe South (0.1 miles)
- Bouldin Creek Cafe (0.4 miles)
- Torchy's Tacos (0.2 miles)
✔ Nightlife
- 6th street (4 miles, 10-minute Uber)
- Rainey street (4 miles, 10-minute Uber)
- The Continental Club (0.6 miles)
- Placeholder Tiki Bar (2 miles)
- Kinfolk Lounge (2.1 miles)
- Gibson Street Bar (1.6 miles)
✔ Expo, Convention & Conference Centers
- Austin Convention Center (2.8 miles)
- Palmer Events Center (1.7 miles)
✔ Airport
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (10-minute drive)
We can’t wait to welcome you to our Serene Experiences SoCo Getaway—your tranquil escape for unforgettable moments in Austin!
Property manager
Serene Experiences
Languages
English, Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and 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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Austin
Located in South Congress, a neighbourhood in Austin, this holiday home is next to a golf course. 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 Moody Center or Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and rock climbing.
Austin, TX
What's nearby
- South Congress Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Moody Theater - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
- Rainey Street - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
- Austin Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
- Sixth Street - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 9 min walk
- Magnolia Cafe South - 4 min walk
- Freddo ATX - 6 min walk
- C-Boy's Heart & Soul - 2 min walk
- Torchy's Tacos - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
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About the host
Hosted by Serene Experiences
Welcome to our home! We’re the proud hosts of Serene Experiences, where our mission is to turn spaces into sanctuaries. With a passion for hospitality, we create calming, thoughtfully designed stays that help you unwind and feel at home. Whether you're seeking rest or adventure, we aim to make every stay peaceful, memorable, and truly serene. We believe that where you stay should be more than just a place—it should be an experience!
Why they chose this property
We chose South Congress for its unbeatable blend of local culture, walkability, and Austin charm. Just minutes from Downtown, this vibrant neighborhood is home to iconic eateries, live music venues, funky boutiques, and famous murals—all steps away. It’s also the perfect spot during major events like SXSW and ACL, offering both energy and accessibility while still feeling like a peaceful retreat.
Languages:
English, Spanish
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