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5 Bedrooms ⭐️ Pool ⭐️ Hot-tub ⭐️ Movie Cabana ⭐️ Lounge Deck ⭐️ Near Downtown

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13204.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • McKinney Falls State Park
    3 min drive
  • St. Edward's University
    5 min drive
  • South Congress Avenue
    5 min drive
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    12 min drive

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About the area

Austin

With a stay at this vacation home in Austin (Franklin Park), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Austin Convention Center and Sixth Street. .This vacation home is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from University of Texas at Austin and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from South Congress Avenue.

What's nearby

  • McKinney Falls State Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • St. Edward's University - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • South Congress Avenue - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Lady Bird Lake - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Austin Convention Center - 8 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Plaza Saltillo Station - 15 min drive
  • Austin Station - 19 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪East Buffet - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

5 Bedrooms ⭐️ Pool ⭐️ Hot-tub ⭐️ Movie Cabana ⭐️ Lounge Deck ⭐️ Near Downtown

Welcome to The Howdy House! Your Austin home away from home! A spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom retreat designed so you can enjoy the easygoing Austin lifestyle with the people you care about. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood close to downtown, you’ve got everything you need for a memorable stay!

Take advantage of Austin’s warm weather all year long in your ultimate Texas backyard! The kids (or kids at heart) will love swimming in the pool. The hot tub is perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. You'll love laid-back evenings in your cabana movie lounge. With a big screen and cozy seating, it’s the perfect way to watch your favorite movies under the stars.

5 comfortable bedrooms insures there's plenty of space for everyone to unwind and recharge. Each room is thoughtfully furnished to ensure a restful night’s sleep. In the primary suite you’ll wake up to French doors leading to your own private deck. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening nightcap in this peaceful outdoor space.

Gather around the warm living room fireplace for good conversation and simply enjoying each other's company on calm evenings. Oh yeah, and the 75 inch TV and sound system can always liven things up too!

Inside, you’ll find all the modern comforts. A fully equipped kitchen with everything you'll need to cook delicious meals. All coffee and Tea essentials including a Keurig, coffee pot, kettle, french press, coffee, tea, sugar and creamer. A washer and dryer with all the cleaning supplies is available for your convenience.

The neighborhood is diverse and is known for accepting people of all different backgrounds. Located a short driving distance to Austin’s attractions, parks, and dining spots, this home is your gateway to exploring the city while providing the perfect retreat for friends and family time.
- 5 minutes to South Congress (shopping and Texas fine dining)
- 15 minutes to Downtown (6th St., Rainey St., 4th St.)
- 15 minutes to Town Lake (paddle boarding)
- 15 minutes to Zilker Park (ACL)
- 10 minutes to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- 15 minutes to Circuit Of The Americas (COTA)

We can’t wait to host your time in Austin and help create cherished memories. Come and experience the easygoing Austin lifestyle with your favorite people—book your stay today!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Joshua

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2196 sq ft (204.0 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Note from host: Please notify host of service animals.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 16
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

5 Bedrooms ⭐️ Pool ⭐️ Hot-tub ⭐️ Movie Cabana ⭐️ Lounge Deck ⭐️ Near Downtown Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey P., Midlothian, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay here! You won’t regret it!
Absolutely fantastic stay! We rented this spacious, modern VRBO for our trip to Austin for the Post Malone concert, and it exceeded all expectations. The house was huge, beautifully decorated, and spotlessly clean, with every amenity we could want. The beds and pillows were incredibly comfy, ensuring we all had a great night’s sleep. The backyard was a true highlight—my kids couldn’t get enough of the pool and hot tub! There were so many comfortable seating options, complete with lights and LED candles that created a wonderful atmosphere. The host was friendly, responsive, and attentive to any questions we had, making the experience even better. Location was close to everything! We will absolutely stay here again when we’re back in Austin. Highly recommend this amazing home!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott V.

Liked: Cleanliness
F1 Trip
First time to Austin for F1 race, house is in great location for COTA events, house has plenty of room and additional creature comforts to help relax after a long day. The surrounding neighborhood area leaves something to be desired but it was safe and no problems. Also easy driving distance to downtown Austin and only 15 minutes to airport. Overall great choice for our F1 trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Symra L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Backyard Oasis
The property exceeded expectations, particularly the backyard, which provided a tranquil and refreshing ambiance. Although our stay was brief, we intend to return in the future to fully experience all the amenities available.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

M D M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
We loved the property! The pool, outdoor seating area, well appointed bedrooms, nicely stocked kitchen with basics. Even had cold beer and water to welcome us. Wou highly recommend this property.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nolan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Went for a concert and loved the rental.
Excellent host and a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous VRBO that exceeded all of our expectations.
Didn't have a chance to use the pool, but it looks beautiful. The rooms were large and beautifully decorated and the outdoor areas were perfect for quiet conversations. Joshua was a perfect host and replied to emails
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bridal Shower
The house is open which allowed for a nice place for a bridal shower. Only mini complaint is knowing the wifi password upon arrival. Otherwise great communication with owner and nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

tracy l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
We truly loved the setting the home owners created. They thought of every detail. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Franklin Park
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was clean, well equipped and the host helpful and cooperative.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House!
The property was super clean and nice - bedrooms were big and house was beautiful! Will definitely stay again next time we are in Austin
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!!
We had a great time! The hot tub came in handy late night after 5 games of softball. Plenty of room for 7 adults and all our softball equipment. We cooked several meals in the spacious kitchen. Will try to stay here anytime I'm in Austin. Thanks so much for making it clean inviting!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely vacation rental & relaxing hot tub
The house was attractive, comfortable, clean, & quiet. We really enjoyed the hot tub! The owner was very helpful regarding a few questions. The neighborhood the home is in isn’t great, but we felt safe (& it was quiet.). It’s about a 15 min drive to downtown, so you’ll need a car or to Uber everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teyra G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
This property was great - lots of attention to detail that made it comfortable for our group. You can tell that a lot of thought went into touches that would be nice for guests - good toiletries, great tea selection, nice towels. It was great space for five of us. Great communication from the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun, great location!
My coworker and I stayed here during a work trip and greatly enjoyed the home. It was clean and perfect to relax at the end of the day. I will likely stay here again if work brings me back through!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Trip - cool space!
This VRBO was perfect- quick trip to the airport and less than 20 minutes from downtown. It was very spacious and the amenities were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley V., Grayslake, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful comfortable stay
Very clean comfortable house and outdoor spaces. All tastefully decorated. The beds were very comfortable and everything we needed was readily available. The hot tub was a special bonus. We were four adults ranging from 60 to 80 years old. Joshua was a great communicator and very pleasant to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loren B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect oasis
Joshua is a top notch host everything was so easy. The space was exactly what we needed super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Property!
The stay here was awesome! Even though I messed up our reservation, the host Joshua, was very gracious! This is THE cleanest property we have stayed at and has the most accurate of photo representations of any property we have had the pleasure of staying in. The bed was super comfortable, the appointments, spot on! We will be back to this property again, if the host will have us. Ha! My apologies, again, Joshua, and thank you for being so kind!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
M
Loved the house. Everything clean and easily accessible. Close to downtown everything within 5-20 min Lyft ride The only inconvenience was the neighbors stayed up with loud music until well after 2am on the weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nascar at COTA
We rented the house to attend Nascar at Cota. We had a blast. The house was great and the host was too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip
5 of us girls spent the weekend in Austin for a friends 40th birthday and the house was great for what we needed. Very spacious and clean! We all kept talking about how comfortable the beds were and there were plenty of blankets/pillows. Kitchen has everything you need plus plenty of towels for showers or hot tub. We enjoyed the hot tub, very cute backyard space. Thank you Joshua we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
House is set up perfectly. Nice beds. Wonderful hot tub. Location is close to downtown. We had a great time. Owner communicated quickly and checked to make sure we had everything. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place
I stayed for a competition out in Taylor but wanted to be close to the city so family would have more options. The kitchen was so spacious, I loved coming home to a home cooked meal after a long day and then the hot tub was clutch! Would definitely stay again. Oh, and the beds were SUPER comfy which is always a bonus and I’m always nervous about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H., Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house for a short stay.
The house was perfectly located just south of downtown. We rented a SUV to get around and the house was close to everything. It's situated in older quiet neighborhood. The hot tub was much needed after running around all day. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin D., Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Extremely comfortable, modern home
We really enjoyed this lovely place, with comfortable beds, open floor plan, and great amenities! We loved the covered patio and very nice hot tub. Nice gas stove, great tv space, and easy check-in/check-out. Joshua was extremely responsive. Wonderful experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024