Walk to Food, Fast Wifi - Pastel Studio - Portoro

Summary:
Private, light-filled studio in Central Austin - perfect for a quiet retreat to work or explore the city. The studio comfortably accommodates two people with a queen bed, kitchen, bathroom, washer/dryer, wi-fi, private entrance, and outdoor deck.
Situated in the popular Hyde Park area, with easy access by car or bus to downtown for SXSW, Austin City Limits, University of Texas Football, and other Austin favorites! Many favorite eateries, bars and shops are within short walking distance.

The Space:
Please note, all guests staying at a Portoro home are required to sign a rental agreement.

The studio includes a queen bed, kitchen, bathroom, and sitting area. Guests can come and go through the private entrance and enjoy an outdoor balcony during their stay. The kitchen offers a full fridge with freezer, small 4-burner electric stove with oven, microwave, coffee maker, washer/dryer, and complimentary coffee & tea.

14 solar panels are installed to off-set consumption for environmentally-minded guests. Wi-fi is provided for optimal streaming on the Roku or working remotely.

A new mini-split air conditioning unit provides excellent heating + cooling throughout.

are waived from paying the State and Local Hotel Tax. However, there are additional fees we need to collect for damage coverage and housekeeping.

LONG TERM STAY - ADDITIONAL FEES FOR STAYS OVER 29 days.

In compliance with our policies for long term stays, we need to collect a few additional fees from you before guaranteeing this reservation. Please see below and reply here with any questions. Your guest ambassador will reply shortly and be available to assist you where needed.

Additional Cleaning Fee:

We do require additional cleaning fees for guests staying longer than 3 weeks. Your Guest Ambassador will coordinate the cleaning schedule for a minimum of once every 2 weeks. You can request cleanings more frequently if desired. Additional cleaning charges will be sent using a payment request or resolution request, immediately following the cleaning.

Guest Access:
We offer convenient keyless door codes for self-check-in. Portoro Homes uses smart locks with check-in details provided 48 hours prior to arrival by email and text message.

• Early check-ins or late check-outs: If the property happens to be ready earlier than the standard 4 pm check-in time on the day of your arrival, in most cases an early arrival option may be available when confirmed with the main office. Late check-outs must be confirmed with main office staff prior to the date of departure.

The Neighborhood:
Hyde Park Village (0.5 miles)

• Quacks bakery
• Asti (Italian)
• Julios (Mexican)
• Curras (Mexican)
• Hyde park Bar and Grill (American)
• Fresh Plus (grocery)
• Shipe Park (with pool)
• Elizabet Ney Museum
• Hancock Golf course
Hancock Center (three blocks away)
• HEB (large grocery and pharmacy)
• Twin Liquor
• Bus stop
• Freebirds (wraps)
• Jo's (coffee and burgers)

Airport Blvd

• Vamanos (Mexican)
• Omlettetry (breakfast)
• Tysons (tacos)
• Mrs. Johnson's (fresh donuts)

North Loop Area

• Vintage stores: Room Service, Ermine Vintage, Big Bertha, Bloody Rose, Blue Velvet
• Bars: Drink Well, The Tigress, Workhorse
• Foreign and Domestic (American farm to table)
• Epoch (Coffee)
• Breakaway).
Close by (all within 5 miles)
• Sunday farmers market (Muller)
• University of Texas DKR memorial stadium
• Texas State Capitol
• Downtown (6th street)
• Rainey Street

Getting Around:
Austin offers plenty of transportation options. Ride sharing, micro mobility, and mass transit are available everywhere. The airport is just 20 minutes away.

Other Things to Note:
Please pay close attention to following the house rules. Non compliance could result in sizable fines.
- All guests staying at one of our Portoro Homes are required to sign (esignature) a rental agreement and complete identity registration.
- Age restrictions apply. Reservation holder must be 25 years of age.
- All guests must be included on the guest list and not exceed the maximum number stated on the listing.
- Upon arrival, we aim to ensure your safety, proper access to the home, and guest features. ALL guests are required to read the house manual upon arrival. Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Portoro.
- Known damages incurred during your stay must be reported to the property manager immediately.
- Before check in, we will send you detailed directions to ensure a seamless arrival.
- Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.
- We cannot guarantee early check ins or late checkouts. When it is possible to check in early or check out late, there will be a fee for anything outside of a one hour window within our standard times. If your need for an early check in or late check out is great, your best option is to book an additional night.
- Some homes have cameras for external monitoring only.
- Some homes offer pools/hot tubs. There is no guard around the water features when available. Use at your own risk.
- Stays over 29 days – please inquire separately for terms and conditions.
- HOTEL TAX COLLECTION: Both the City of Austin and the State of Texas requires all hotel and vacation rental hosts to collect hotel tax. We collect these two taxes within the booking transaction. The state requires 6% and the city requires 11%.
- YOU ARE HELPING: A portion of the city hotel tax helps support Austin's musicians and related businesses.
- This is a No Pets property. A daily rate fee of $150.00 will apply for violations and you may be asked to vacate the premises with no refund at the discretion of the Host.
- This is a No Smoking property. Penalty fees for violations will apply and you may be asked to vacate the premises with no refund at the discretion of the Host.
- For the safety of guests and the home, there are noise monitoring devices. These devices only measure the decibel level and do NOT record any audio.

Interaction with Guests:
Portoro Homes communicates via email and phone. After a booking is confirmed, rental agreement will be emailed to the guest for e-signature. Check-in instructions are sent by email and text message 48 hours prior to arrival date (keyless entry). We offer convenient keyless entry for self-check with no need to stop in at a local office. We do typically check in with guests by email/text 1-2 times during their stays to ensure a 5-star experience and remain available for any questions/inquiries. We are available to guests 24/7.

We follow the CDC Recommended Cleaning Guidelines. You can rest assured this property has been completely sanitized prior to check-in.