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South Congress Craftsman (Luxury Living--Steps from SoCo)

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6217 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • South Congress Avenue
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Lady Bird Lake
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Palmer Events Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Austin

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Austin, just a 5-minute walk from South Congress Avenue and 14 minutes by foot from Lady Bird Lake. .This vacation home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Sixth Street and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Austin Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • South Congress Avenue - 5 min walk
  • Moody Theater - 4 min drive
  • Austin Convention Center - 4 min drive
  • Rainey Street - 4 min drive
  • Sixth Street - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Plaza Saltillo Station - 10 min drive
  • Austin Station - 12 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Home Slice Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Two Hands - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jo's Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Guero's Taco Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Torchys Tacos - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

South Congress Craftsman (Luxury Living--Steps from SoCo)

South Congress Craftsman (Luxury Living--Steps from SoCo)

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This gorgeous 3 bedroom / 3 full bath home is a gem in the heart of the
sought after Travis Heights neighborhood. Just a few blocks walk from South
Congress, anything and everything you might need is right at your
fingertips. Perfect for a family vacation, a festival weekend or longer
term stay, the house has an open concept living room, open to both the
kitchen and dining area. The downstairs also features a full bathroom, a
large office with a regularly serviced upright piano, a separate laundry
room, as well as a large coat and storage closet.


Upstairs are three bedrooms as well as an open nook area, perfect for cozy
reading, or for the kids to play with magna-tiles and Duplos. The primary
bedroom features a California king bed and an ensuite bathroom with a large
tub, separate shower and walk-in closet. The second bedroom has a queen bed
w/ a large closet and the third bedroom has 2 twin beds, perfect for
children (foam bumpers for these beds are in the bedroom’s closet if
needed.) Off street parking and a fenced yard make for a comfortable and
convenient stay, as well as two indigenous Live Oak trees in the front and
back of the house. The brand new private back patio includes a gorgeous
dining and entertaining area, underneath dimmable bistro lights just steps
from the covered wrap-around back porch with porch swing, sitting area,
dimmable lights and ceiling fans.


This home is just blocks from a wonderful park, Little Stacey park, and
during the spring/summer months, the Little Stacey Wading pool. Perfect for
young kids.


What’s nearby:

Little Stacey Park and Little Stacey Wading pool. So close and so special!
(Especially if you have kids!)

The Iconic South Congress Ave! - best coffee (Mañana and Jo’s), sushi
(Neighborhood Sushi), seafood (Perla’s), music (Continental Club and C
Boys), shopping (We love *Daughters* and *Stag*, and so many more),
breakfast tacos (Tiny Grocer and Torchy’s and Jo’s), vintage shopping
(Feathers and Prototype Vintage), drinks, a pool! (Get a day-pass to South
Congress Hotel pool or Austin Motel pool for a minimal cost), see the
BATS!, get great Tex-Mex (Fresa’s), take a picture at the “I love you so
much” sign (on the side of Jo’s coffee shop) and the iconic “Welcome To
Austin” sign (S. 1st St & W. Mary St), check out Lady Bird Lake on a paddle
board or rent a boat/learn to wake-surf on Lake Austin. Grab some amazing
Thai food and gluten free desserts at the nearby Thai Fresh and get a
quintessentially “Austin” breakfast at Bouldin Creek Cafe.


Things to know:

-- 3 bedrooms (sleeps 6 comfortably): primary bedroom has a California king
bed. Second room has a queen bed. Third bedroom has 2 twin beds.
--Pack n play, highchair and kid step-stool avail in home downstairs closet
the downstairs close, along with games for both kids and adults.
--There are two large flat screen tv’s to stream anything your heart desires
--Free FAST Wifi
--Full Kitchen with dishwasher
--Laundry Room with washer/dryer, ironing board, etc.
--A/C and Heat
--Wrap around porch
--Off street parking
--Lawn service once weekly
--Ceiling fans in every room
--Trash collected weekly on Tuesday early morning
--Easy, contactless entry

No animals allowed on this property unless with specific Vacasa approval in
granted.

Guest entry instructions: This rental utilizes an E-lock, a digital lock
that requires a unique code to enter. This code is reset after each guest's
stay.

City/town permit number: 2018-075682 OL

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners
participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home
technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are
detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum
occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only
monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation
or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good
neighbors! You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features games, rock climbing nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2331 sq ft (217 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

42204

South Congress Craftsman (Luxury Living--Steps from SoCo) Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maurie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Austin Home
Lovely Austin home. We stayed here while visiting our son for Thanksgiving. Great location - close enough to South Congress and close to walking trails and parks. Beautiful back yard with lovely porch. We'll stay here again as we visit Austin a couple times a year.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marshall K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would absolutely stay again
Great place and incredible location to everything in downtown austin
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helene S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Austin Vacay
The house was great and the amenities were awesome, well stocked ; location was perfect but the floors sb cleaner dusting them isn’t enough . The outside was lovely but definitely not maintained cobwebs , dirt… cleaning should include the outside . The entrance had cobwebs at front door on side panel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth F., Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top Notch Rental
Lovely home! Great neighborhood/location. Within walking distance to all things S Congress. Well maintained and clean property. Wonderful lay out + great outdoor space. Made for a perfect fit for our girls weekend! Staff was responsive. Kitchen nicely equipped with items one might need. Felt pampered. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect House for us!
The house was very comfortable and the location was ideal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
Very nice place in great location. Will stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
Beautiful home that was fully stocked and had lots of space. It was walking distance from the south congress district which was very convenient. Only complaint was that the host responses were extremely delayed or they did not respond to my messages at all. Overall we are happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lillian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really nice home
Well appointed home. The kitchen was especially nicely equipped. We found the location ideal. I would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House, Great Location
We stayed here while in Austin for our son’s wedding. Location is great! Close to downtown and restaurants on Congress Street. Neighborhood is safe and quiet. Our only complaint was that the keypad on the front door worked to unlock the door but not lock it when leaving the house. I notified the management company about the problem shortly after our arrival and was told where to find a key for the door. I would hope the lock has been repaired by now, but if not I recommend supplying more keys as it was inconvenient to only have one key for 4 guests. This problem aside, our stay was wonderful and we would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Johnny

Disliked: Cleanliness
One of the Worst and Unclean Experiences Ever!
There is a total lack of communication from the property owner and the guest. I sent an email regarding early check in and heard nothing. The property managers call center which is out sourced out of the country could care less about anything that is going wrong. The house was filthy with dead bugs in the master bed and pubic hair. There was also many stains on the furniture as well as female stains on the bed sheets. There were numerous roaches we saw inside the home downstairs. The back yard is a complete joke. Do not count on using it as they have not cleaned it in several months. A horrible experience I would not wish on anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Wonderful
Great location! We felt very safe and neighborhood was very walkable. Close to everything fun which meant not a lot of time in the car getting to the different venues. House was perfect! Big enough that we were not crowded but felt warm and homey. Would definitely stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kari D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
The house is great, laid out nicely with the living room down and bedrooms up. Easy short walk to South Congress bars and shopping. The main negative for me was the check in. We knew the house keeper had come and gone, and I was told once they left and the house was ready, I would get a text. The home was ready and no text. 4:00 is a very late check in and 10:00 is a very early check out so keep that in mind if you get in early or have a later departure day of. Otherwise the house itself is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kati S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Austin Moms Getaway
Just the right amount of space for 6 with comfortable furnishings. The location is great as it is close to the amenities of S Congress. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

James I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and close to everything!
Loved the home, but don't plan on using the back yard!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location in Travis heights
Several of my friends stayed here for a long weekend trip. The house fit us all well and there was ample space. The location was great with easy access to Congress and the downtown area. We would stay here again if we are in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Hiram S., TOANO, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location
This is an excellent find very close to South Congress. The house was clean and it is well-equipped. I would stay here again for sure. Only a couple of small issues. We were attacked by wasps as we got out of our car and my wife received a painful bite. There was a nest on the old wooden fence. We also found another wasp nest on the back porch. I bought some spray and dealt with them although an attentive landlord might have noticed them. Also, there were about ten indoor flood lights in the high ceilinged areas that were either burned out or had no bulbs at all. This was an annoyance, not a deal breaker but we had no stepladder and although there were other replacement bulbs, there were no indoor floodlights. The only other issue that was very troublesome was the master bed. There is a foam topper about six inches thick that makes the bed very uncomfortable to sleep in. These few things are easily remedied and I would hope the animal spirit guide of the home leads them in that direction (observant guests will understand this comment). It’s a great house that just needs a couple of tweaks.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Sandy G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Terrible service when things didn’t work
Internet and tv didn’t work. I called 3 times but didn’t get service till the second day of a 3 day stay. Vacasa was to blame. Otherwise the house was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent space and everything we needed in our stay was available - kitchen items, blankets, bathroom items. The location is ideal and a nice quiet neighborhood!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Wish we had another day
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, feels like home
We had a wonderful family Thanksgiving trip staying at this cozy beautiful home. The neighborhood can’t be beat, with so much in walking distance. We loved our stay and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
Excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020