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Zilker Serenity! Treetop deck, king bed. Walk to Barton Springs, dining & music.

Holiday home with kitchen, near Sixth Street

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Open and bright, high ceilings, fresh air!
Treetop view from your rocking chair - morning coffee, evening libation?
Welcome to La Serena, upper level. No other dwelling units in the building.
Tree top views, high speed Internet.
Living and Dining, the hall leads to the bedroom & bath. Quiet mini-split HVAC.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 249.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Zilker Park
  • Place, Barton Springs Pool
  • Place, Sixth Street
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Zilker Serenity! Treetop deck, king bed. Walk to Barton Springs, dining & music.

Located in Zilker, one of Austin's most charming, walkable and convenient neighborhoods, La Serena is secluded and peaceful. A mix of treasured vintage cottages, historic mansions, restored ramblers and sleek modern showplaces, the Zilker neighborhood is picturesque, interesting, friendly and fun. If you're in the habit of an evening stroll, come out. Our streets are quiet and walkable, the neighbors enjoy visiting, taking the dog around the block, checking out the progress of the latest new buildings. Join us and live La Vida Local in Zilker!

La Serena is nestled among centuries old Live Oaks, the building was architect-designed and purpose-built for guests. No other living units are in the building. Up the stairs is an open landing leading to the screened deck high in the tree-tops. What a great place for morning coffee or an evening libation! Double Marvin glass doors open to combine the living area and deck creating an inviting indoor-outdoor space. High ceilings, white oak hardwood floors, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, contemporary furnishings and abundant natural light grace the interior. The bright spa bath has plenty of gorgeous granite counter top space, dual under mount sinks, under counter drawers, cabinets and a large mirror. The over-sized shower is enclosed by a frameless glass door and outfitted with Kohler Purist shower head, a balance bar, foot rests and a product niche. Fluffy white towels and a selection of soaps are handy.

The well-lit bedroom boasts a king-size bed and high quality linens; wall-mounted reading lamps are within easy reach. Room darkening window coverings encourage lazy mornings! No need to live out of a bag; a roomy closet and ample shelf space lets you unpack and relax! Google fiber internet and smart TV. Remote controlled mini-split units provide quiet and comfortable heating and cooling. The kitchen is equipped with microwave oven, coffee maker, blender, dishes and cookware, German-made Blomberg dishwasher and gas range. I've placed coffee, sweetener and creamer on the countertop to get you started your first morning. You'll notice the mini-island with micro in the kitchen area. One of my best ideas: it's on wheels! Move it around to serve as a pass-through counter from the kitchen window to the deck, put it at the corner of the kitchen for extra prep space, place against the dining room wall for a handy bar. The full-sized refrigerator has lower drawer freezer. The glass top table is a perfect size for casual dining as well as for spreading out a map or taking care of paperwork.

La Serena has an 8x10' storage and laundry exclusively for you. Bring your bikes, your golf clubs, your sports stuff. This windowless room has an electronic lock, houses a washer & dryer and space to keep items you don't want underfoot. Parking is off-street on a concrete drive; a dedicated walkway leads to La Serena.

A City alley runs behind the property. This means an extra measure of privacy since no back yards are directly behind you. A short walk down the hill to Barton Springs Road you'll find the #30 bus stop. Check the Capital Metro web site, capmetro.org for maps and schedules. Our bus, #30, goes downtown; hop off at the 4th St stop to be in the thick of things downtown. Lots of times we don't bother with car or parking to go to Pecan Street Festival or try the newest watering hole downtown.

A mix of treasured vintage cottages, historic mansions, restored ramblers and sleek modern showplaces, Zilker neighborhood is picturesque, interesting, friendly and fun. If you're in the habit of an evening stroll, come out. Our streets are quiet and walkable, the neighbors enjoy visiting, taking the dog around the block, checking out the progress of the latest new buildings. Join us and live La Vida Local in Zilker!

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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: 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
No smoking on the property.
Please give notice about arrival after 8 p.m. Travel delays sometimes affect arrival times.
No gas grills, charcoal grills, candles or open flame of any sort are allowed.
Names of all guests must be provided.

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Austin

Zilker, a neighbourhood in Austin, is home to this holiday home. Austin City Limits and Moody Theater are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Moody Center or Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and rock climbing nearby.
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Zilker Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Barton Springs Pool - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Austin City Limits - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Moody Theater - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Sixth Street - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 10 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 14 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chuy's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Casa de Luz - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Juliet Ristorante - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coat & Thai - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪JuiceLand - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Zilker Serenity! Treetop deck, king bed. Walk to Barton Springs, dining & music. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Zilker Serenity! Treetop deck, king bed. Walk to Barton Springs, dining & music.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Zilker Serenity! Treetop deck, king bed. Walk to Barton Springs, dining & music.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Zilker Serenity! Treetop deck, king bed. Walk to Barton Springs, dining & music. located?

Located in Zilker, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Zach Theatre, Zilker Park and Lady Bird Lake. Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue are also within 2 miles (3 km). Austin Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 289 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a perfect location. Everything was clean and had all the upscale touches. Communication was excellent. It was a wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kay’s property is immaculate, and she’s the most gracious, accommodating host imaginable. This was my second time staying at the property and wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. A gem.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene E.

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

Perfect peaceful stay

Loved my stay here. Kay was a wonderful host, went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable yet private. Cutest area of town. Recommend this highly!
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

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

...nice property with excellent location

..very nice getaway for a couple..
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Weekend with our son

This property is close to everything. We felt safe and loved walking around the area. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Barton Springs

We loved our Host and the Tree House was very very relaxing. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bob R.

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

Haven In Austin

Perfect place, incredible location, wonderful host, couldn’t have been better.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby P.

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

Great weekend gettaway!

We had the best weekend and Kay was a wonderful hostess! The property was beautiful and the house was super cute and very clean. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

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

Great location and accommodation!

Very clean, perfect location with driveway location, Kay was very hospitable during our stay. No issues at all!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a lovely time during our stay. My husband and I visited for a long weekend. The location was so close to the places we wanted to see and just far enough away we could full relax. The rental was quite tranquil, had everything we needed and Kay was just the sweetest. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lilmuffin96, Richardson, usa

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

Awesome Host, Awesome Place!

La Serena is everything as advertised!! Kay is an amazing host and there for your every need. The neighborhood was amazing and quiet. It was the perfect getaway for my wife and I. We will definitely stay at La Serena in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd W.

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

Location Location and.... Location

Great location, cute and comfortable. Large Kitchenette was very functional and saved us on food. Lyft was reasonable to downtown, even took a PediCab home one night ($50 w/tip). Terry Black's BBQ is near and worth a visit. Overall, Kay has a great place and we will return!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry P.

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

Treehouse

I happened to book during a cold spell and this ended up being my cozy retreat away from home. Kay is wonderful, the property was perfect and comfortable. I didn't have a car, nor appropriate winter wear so used delivery services and was easy to get everything I needed. Love the high end finishes, comfortable seating and bedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

T O.

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

Wonderful space in great location

There is so much to like about this property. The host is great and very helpful. The location to Barton and Zilker is excellent, yet it still in a quiet neighborhood. You can tell this property is well taken care of and has everything a couple would need.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne W., Dallas, Tx

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

“Graduation stay

Perfect location to attend my daughter’s law school graduation! It was lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

nancy m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a gem! A peaceful, cool respite from the shopping, dining, and exploring. Thoughtfully appointed with everything you need and hotel quality bedding you didn’t know you’ve been missing at other rentals. The home is minutes from South Congress and First St shopping and walkable to Barton Springs and the awesome trails. There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance, including the food truck park, BBQ, and Juliet. It’s also on the Waymo route, which we used over 10 times during our stay. A short flight of stairs is needed to access the space, as shown in the photos. We will surely stay here again. Thanks Kay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Amazing location and best host!

We recently stayed here for six days while in town for a competition for my teen daughter. Everything was wonderful! The unit was pristine and the location couldn't have been better - close to restaurants, grocery stores and the Zilker Park loop. Kay is the best host ever! So kind and accommodating. We'd stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Lovely stay

Perfect location in a really cool neighborhood. Everything went smoothly and without issue. Amenities were nice and comfortable, and I slept like a rock every night. On top of all that, Kay is a very kind and helpful person, who has thought of everything. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fern M.

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

Five stars plus

This is a beautiful property in a superb location. Short walk to Barton Creek, S. Lamar. Short drive to numerous places. Adorable neighborhood. The property is immaculate, super quiet, and Kay has thought of everything you could possibly need. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

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

Great location for ACL

We rented this property for the location to ACL and were so happy with it overall. The rental is very private , exceptionally clean with all conveniences. Host is very accommodating. Nothing negative about it. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peg S.

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

Beautiful Property, Quiet Neighborhood

This property was off a very quiet street in a pretty neighborhood that was a block away from a number of great restaurants and activities. The host provided off street parking. Her yard and property was beautifully maintained. A real oasis in Austin!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

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

Amazing...Simply Amazing!

I travel a lot for work and this was literally one of the best properties and owners that I have ever encountered. The accommodations are just adorable and situated in an amazing neighborhood. Kay is absolutely wonderful and made sure everything went super smooth. We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

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

Perfect Homebase!

Me and my daughter had a great time staying at Kay’s place. She was so warm and accommodating.The location is perfect - close to great food, two huge parks and just a 10 minute walk to the river and north side of the city.The bed was very comfortable and perfectly firm. The bathroom was spacious with plenty of counterspace and a good sized shower.A great spot to stay anytime of year - we were here in February and the cooling systems kept us nice & warm when the temperature dropped at night. I imagine it’s just as great - maybe even better - when the weather warms up and you can sit out on the screened porch or in Kay’s lovely backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candy D.

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

Treetop Bless

Hard to believe that you’re in the middle of bustling Austin when you stay at La Serena…a lovely name for a lovely home away from home. Everything you would need is comfortably furnished for your stay and from every window you see beautiful old oak trees gently moving in the breeze. Restaurants are just down the hill with lights to safely cross the street. We’re looking forward to our next stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connally B.

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

Amazing Austin Treehouse

Kay is wonderful and her treehouse apartment is the bomb! Close to everything yea nestled in a quiet neighborhood walking distance to Town Lake. Can’t get any better. Thank you Kay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kay Keesee

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I'm a long-time Austinite, a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. I've been a Realtor for over 30 years. I enjoy watching Austin evolve and grow. Leadership Austin and Leadership Texas taught me the importance of community involvement. The mission of The Settlement Home for Children is close to my heart. I happily volunteer for The Home and work to put on our nationally known Settlement Home Garage & Estate Sale.

Why they chose this property

Zilker is a classic and prized vintage neighborhood. The main house is 86 years old - a 1930's bungalow typical of the era. A few years ago friends who had never been here came to stay. They took an early morning walk and came back, "It's like a little old Texas town here!" True, the gardens are lush, lots of flowers, huge Live Oak trees. I'm a serial re-modeler, so the place is little different from when I bought it. A few years ago I discovered that building is even more exciting than remodeling. For me a crowning achievement was the opportunity to build La Serena. The process was fascinating and fun! My architect and builder did a great job. What I didn't expect is that they would build that mellow Austin Vibe into this place. My guests come up here and don't want to leave - it's that sweet. Hence the name, La Serena, because it really is.

What makes this property unique

Privacy! Treetop views from the deck, living area and bedroom windows. The secluded deck is not visible from the City alley behind the property. Free off-street parking on a concrete driveway.
10 minute walk to Barton Springs Pool.
8 minute walk to Zilker Park.
5 minute run to Lady Bird Lake running trail.
5 minute stroll to Barton Springs Restaurant Row.
1.45 mile walk to Congress Ave & 2nd St, walk along Lady Bird Lake, take the #30 bus for $1.50, or snag a ride share.
2.5 miles to the University of Texas campus.
Come home to your treetop retreat, chill on the deck.

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