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Peaceful retreat near Lake Austin and Lake Travis. Fifteen minutes to downtown.

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Campo de Paz
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, Lake Austin
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Travis
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Texas at Austin
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful retreat near Lake Austin and Lake Travis. Fifteen minutes to downtown.

Our property is located just west of downtown Austin and our home and our guest house are situated on 2 1/4 acres. We named it Campo de Paz (Place/Country of Peace) because it a very tranquil location and space. Here, you are just outside the hustle of the city, yet close enough to enjoy the best of both worlds; rejuvenate yourself in the countryside or explore all that Austin has to offer. Better yet, do both! The choice is yours! You are just minutes away from both Lake Austin, Lake Travis, The Hill Country Galleria, and plenty of great restaurants. Relax on your own private deck and watch for deer! Listen for owls and in the spring, you might be lucky enough to hear the whippoorwills. The charming one bedroom (approximately 255 square feet), one bath guest house is furnished with a comfy queen bed, walk-in shower, plenty of closet space, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and electric kettle. Gourmet Nespresso coffee and a selection of Tazo teas are provided. Freshly made chocolate chip cookies or other goodies will be waiting for you when you arrive. Free wi-fi is available along with a 32' TV (99 channels).

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please treat our guest house as you would treat your own home. We want you to enjoy the space we have designed for you. Minimum age for renters: 25
Absolutely no smoking allowed indoors.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

About the area

Austin

Located in Aqua Monte, a neighbourhood in Austin, this apartment is in a rural area. 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 Lake Austin 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Austin - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Zilker Park - 13 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Lake Travis - 16 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Sixth Street - 19 min drive - 23.6 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 19 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 23 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Patrizi’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Vaqueros Cafe & Cantina - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ski Shores Waterfront Cafe - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Texas Spice - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful retreat near Lake Austin and Lake Travis. Fifteen minutes to downtown. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Peaceful retreat near Lake Austin and Lake Travis. Fifteen minutes to downtown.?

As of 5 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peaceful retreat near Lake Austin and Lake Travis. Fifteen minutes to downtown. on 14 July 2026 start from NZ$235, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Peaceful retreat near Lake Austin and Lake Travis. Fifteen minutes to downtown.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful retreat near Lake Austin and Lake Travis. Fifteen minutes to downtown.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful retreat near Lake Austin and Lake Travis. Fifteen minutes to downtown.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful retreat near Lake Austin and Lake Travis. Fifteen minutes to downtown. located?

Located in Aqua Monte, this apartment building is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Lake Austin and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Colorado River. Zilker Park and Village at Westlake are also within 9 miles (15 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. 98 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 102 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and safe
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful eclectic bungalow…perfect for a couple. Love the privacy and love how they kept it native. Plenty of room, and they literally thought of everything, even homemade cookies! Groovy area, love the coffee, Italian, and pastries nearby also. We will be back!
Great space
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Archival

8/10 Good

Michelle H.

Great little retreat!!

Great place for us to relax the night before a marathon. Super sweet owners and nice, quiet setting.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carol j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient for us in attending a nearby family event. Perfect for the two of us, peaceful, pleasant and comfortable. Good price, much preferred over a hotel. Owner accomodating.Carol and Bobby
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Thorndale, TX T.

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

So relaxing

We enjoyed our time here. Owners are so sweet and friendly. The homemade cookies were so delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth W.

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

Great property

Very nice property. Safe and private. A little ways from downtown but very easy to get there
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A. M. H.

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

Quiet and cozy

Quiet and cozy with a sincere "Welcome" from Carolyn and Cap says it all! This place is on my "short list" for any of my visits to Austin.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Very Cozy...

Carolynn was wonderful. Highly recommend this place. Off the beaten path but close enough to get into town!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

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

Aptly named, Campo de Paz

My son and I came out for the eclipse, and were very pleased with our stay. Such a peaceful property, with a great walking trail full of dear. Carolyn and Cap were very gracious and hospitable hosts. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

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

Peaceful

The property was warm and inviting. Felt like you were out in the wilderness even though you were not far from the town. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

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

ATX Getaway

Cal and Carolyn were great hosts, they gave us wonderful food ideas and were always easy to communicate with. This is a quiet and peaceful spot and getting anywhere in Austin is 20-25 minutes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Lori T.

Great place - we hope to stay here again!

Very nice! Things we enjoyed: expresso, homemade cookies, satellite TV, nice porch and landscaping, and better than average bathroom. The location was very convenient to One World Theatre and Strange Land Brewing. The owners were very friendly and made us feel welcome. We hope to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hope D.

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

Quiet and comfy

Friendly owner, beautiful and well-appointed space on a lovely property. Would go back in a heartbeat! Maybe not best option if you need fast internet connection.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Wonderful!

My husband and I had a wonderful weekend visiting from Arkansas! Check in was a breeze and they made us feel right at home! The cabin was beautiful and we had zero issues! We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Brittni S.

Wonderful

Perfect stay! 7-10 minutes from Omni Barton Creek Resort. VERY clean and comfortable. Carolyn and Cap were great hosts! We appreciate everything you did to make our stay an enjoyable one. We would rent again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Peaceful, relaxing getaway

We had a wonderful stay at Campo de Paz!! This is a beautiful, well-decorated house situated on a lovely, private piece of property. We saw four deer on our walk and enjoyed watching the birds while we sat on the deck. Cap and Carolyn are very welcoming hosts who have thought of every detail! We also opted to add breakfast to our stay, and everything was so good! We would definitely recommend this little retreat!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Trina W.

Nice Getaway

Carolyn and Cap are a super sweet couple and want to make sure you have everything you need during your stay. We loved the surrounding beauty of their property and appreciated the cleanliness of their cottage. They provided all you need to enjoy a cup of tea, water, coffee, snacks and yummy homemade chocolate chip cookies. Thanks again for a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

david d.

Austin - the Peaceful Side!

Way out West on Bee Cave, close to Lakeway, this inexpensive tranquil jewel has everything I need for business travel. Surrounded by trees, it's quiet, peaceful, off the beaten track and yet close to Whole Foods, great golf courses and Lake Travis. Just a few miles off Capital of Texas Highway, you can avoid the Austin congestion and still access the best the Hill Country has to offer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Quick Time

Peaceful, Tranquil, great western theme
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

david d.

Peace & Serenity of a well manicured wooded enclave!

Carolyn and Cap are awesome hosts. The unit is totally private, tucked into a peaceful wooded space and surrounded by fabulous landscaping. You've got a private deck too. I wish it had a kitchen - if it did I'd probably move in! - but everything else you need is there. This is about 100 times better than any hotel in Austin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Relaxing and Peaceful!!

This was such a wonderful, tranquil place with delightful and helpful hosts. We will absolutely stay here again. We had a weekend full of fun at this location central to downtown - about 20 minutes away - and Fredricksburg - a little over an hour away. The accommodations were everything we could ask for - fresh and clean, wonderful shower, comfy bed, lots of space, good coffee and homemade cookies. It was quite luxurious. It was an unusually cold weekend so we didn't get to sit outside on the porch and enjoy nature - but we will be sure to do that next time. We highly recommend this lovely house.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tierney T.

A Gem Among the Trees

My husband and I loved our stay at Campo de Paz. It was a great location to relax or zip to SXSW if we wanted. I highly recommend this rental if you are looking for a place to enjoy the birdsongs, sit out on a patio and appreciate nature. The nice touch of fresh baked cookies didn't last long, thank you Cap and Carole for hosting us. My mom and friends were super jealous of the pictures I posted on Facebook of your sweet spot! We will be back!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendan B.

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

Hill country gem

Beautiful slice of hill country right outside the city. Carolyn and Cap kindly greeted me on my arrival and made sure I'll be comfrotable for my stay. They were so kind to offer refreshments and made sure I there was a plate of Carolyns famous cookies. The hype is real! The house is close enough to get ubers to the city, and far out enough that the state parks are driving distance. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Busy, married mom professional that needed an escape to decompress

Campo de paz is the perfect escape if you need to remove yourself from the busy hustle and bustle of life. To add icing to the proverbial cake, the owner's Carolyn and Cap are literally sent from Heaven. The length they will go to ensure your stay is everything you envisioned is unparalleled. Not only did they rescue me from a flat tire issue, I was invited to a lovely pot luck dinner with their closest friends. The location is perfect...close enough to everything, yet far enough away to feel removed and isolated if that's your desire. I enjoyed myself immensely. Thank you Carolyn and Cap again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

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

Relaxing stay

Beautiful area, and the comments are correct, pictures don’t do it justice! Carlolyn and Cap are very vice and responsive, and the hiking trail they have is very serene:) perfect place for a relaxing weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Carolyn and Cap Brooks

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We love to travel and have a passion for collecting folk art and for cooking. Japan, Australia, Mexico, Italy, France and England are a few of the places we've traveled. We love to stay in Bed and Breakfasts and were inspired to build one of our own. We each have a background in fine arts and have taught art both privately and in schools for years. We designed and built the house ourselves. The current guest house was once part of Carolyn's ceramics studio. We have just listed our guest house on VRBP/HomeAway and we look forward to hosting visitors to Austin and the Lake Travis/Lake Austin area.

Why they chose this property

When we were first married, we found this piece of property and bought it. We love Austin and wanted to settle down in a place that we built. the neighborhood has grown over the years but our property still makes you feel you are in a very private, secluded, and peaceful place.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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