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Walk to DT | The Outpost by Portoro

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
TV, offices
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Austin, Texas
  • South Congress Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Austin Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sixth Street
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Austin

Located in Austin (South Congress), this vacation home is steps from South Congress Avenue and a 4-minute drive from Austin Convention Center. .This vacation home is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Sixth Street and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from University of Texas at Austin.

What's nearby

  • South Congress Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Moody Theater - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Austin Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Sixth Street - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Rainey Street - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 10 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 10 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Guero's Taco Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Torchys Tacos - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Magnolia Cafe South - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Meteor - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪June's - ‬3 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.

Walk to DT | The Outpost by Portoro

Summary:
The Outpost sits in a quiet neighborhood against the backdrop of the vibrant South Congress scene. Just one block away, you’ll find the best restaurants, music venues, and shopping in Austin! This newly built beauty is clean and comfortable. You’ll have plenty of room in the modern kitchen to enjoy cooking and socializing the family and friends. Great WIFI throughout the entire house. Includes a work station, large patio and laundry room.

Please SEE: Other Things to Note
For Area Details, Please SEE: The Neighborhood & Getting Around
This is a no pet/animal home.

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

You'll have the entire place to yourself. Just 1 mile to downtown and 5 miles to the UT campus.
This house is in the center of everything! There’s nothing like South Congress anywhere else in Austin and has been featured in movies, TV shows, and commercials worldwide.

Notable hot spots close by:
Joe’s Coffee, Guero’s (Mexican), Homeslice Pizza, Perla’s (Seafood), June’s (Fine Dining), Otoko (Sushi), Hopdoddy Burger Bar, Continental Club (Historic Music Venue), C-Boys (Music Venue), and the best retail shopping in Austin – mostly local and designer brands.

More recommendations will be provided in the guest manual.

Stay Local Austin is your host during your stay and will be there to answer any questions you may have about the home or the surrounding area.

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

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:
SOCO! South Congress. The home of "keep it weird".

Getting Around:
Austin is an easy city to get around without a car in this location! Walk, rent a scooter or bike, easy access to Uber/Lyft. Austin offers plenty of transportation options. Ridesharing, micro-mobility, and mass transit are available everywhere. The airport is just 15 minutes away.

We also provide guests with a full list of recommendations and services. This information can be found in the House Manual upon check-in.

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.

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 and Airbnb Recommended Cleaning Guidelines. You can rest assured this property has been completely sanitized prior to check-in.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access.

Property manager

Portoro

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Access code, smart lock

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
This property accepts cash
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

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Walk to DT | The Outpost by Portoro Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hannah N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would stay again!

House was really nice for the 4 of us! Very clean and great location for the things we wanted to do! Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family visit

Great location! Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay

Everything was as advertised. Communication was quick and detailed. We had a wonderful time. Only suggestion is maybe time for a new tv, but we didn’t use it much so it wasn’t a problem for us. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg L., Southeast Texas

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable clean stay in great neighborhood

We would definitely stay here again. Perfect space for a group of 3-4, as both bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms upstairs plus a third half bath downstairs. The house was spotless, well stocked in the kitchen with utensils and basics (coffee, tea, spices) and with linens. Quiet street but minutes away walking to amazing restaurants bars and shopping. We didn’t have a car but the dedicated spot was nice to have. 10/10!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari M.

Liked: Cleanliness

ACL Lodging!

We enjoyed the location and the layout very very much. It was nice to have someone great to communicate with about the property beforehand.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg L., Southeast Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

5 Star House and 5 Star Location

Loved the house and the location. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property!

Went to Austin for a week to visit family. This property was perfect! Great location- walking distance to shops and restaurants. Easy check-in and full of amenities. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would recommend. Would book again.

Was great, no hassle. never responded to my messages which ended up not being an issue but would have liked a response.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Great location, clean, comfortable, and very easy check-in/check-out process.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time!

Came to work w UT sports team and had a great time! Clean, convenient and great internet!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Austin Location

Great location (2 short blocks to S Congress). Excellent upfront info about everything; was a bit surprised about the before check-in information ask, but once there it seemed really about internet access. Modern but cozy; great showers in both bathrooms! Definitely would recommend a stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachel I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location - corporate vibe

The place itself was perfect for us; two adult couples. The beds were comfortable, the bathrooms were super clean, and there were a couple of places to hang out in between trips out and about. I knocked it down a couple of stars due to an email we received after we booked claiming we owed more money to "cover credit card fees". It may have been a legit mistake, but it felt pretty phishy to me. We didn't pay and never heard another thing about it but my guess is many people will just approve the "missing fee" on good faith. Also, we asked to leave our bags on check-out day for an hour or two based on flight times and were denied. No big deal but not very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot if in town for a wedding!

This was perfect for the 4 of us for our family wedding here in town. Very comfy open space!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable stay in Austin

Had a great stay. The host was very responsive to all communication and accommodated our needs. Had some trouble checking in (our code wasn't working), but it was easy to get on the phone and get it sorted out in a reasonable amount of time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nic K.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect spot!

The house was spotless and fully updated. The neighborhood is great and the location simply couldn’t have been better for our family. Only negatives were that I couldn’t get the Sonos speaker to connect to my phone, which may have been my fault, and the see through garage door in the living room didn’t allow much privacy and was a bit strange. Overall, a fantastic spot that I would definitely come back to.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023