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Interior
Terrace/patio
Lobby
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6209 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Austin, TX
  • South Congress Avenue
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • St. Edward's University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Palmer Events Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Austin

With a stay at this vacation home in Austin (Bouldin Creek), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of South Congress Avenue and Lady Bird Lake. .This vacation home is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from University of Texas at Austin and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Austin Convention Center.
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What's nearby

  • South Congress Avenue - 11 min walk
  • Moody Theater - 3 min drive
  • Austin Convention Center - 4 min drive
  • Sixth Street - 4 min drive
  • Zilker Park - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 12 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 13 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bouldin Creek Coffee House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Halal Gurus - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Phoebe's Diner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Polvos Mexican Restaurant South - ‬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.

Ramp House - An Iconic Architectural Home

An award-winning work of art that you can stay in to experience, in the heart of vibrant south Austin. Welcome to our home, a marvel of architecture that captured our hearts and we hope would delight you too, all being minutes away from the coolest hangouts Austin has to offer. You’ve never stayed at a place like this!

Made of concrete and steel, wrapped in sleek glass and aluminum, and with two graceful ramps of ipe wood for its central spine, that invites you to slow down, stroll, and experience the sequence of spaces in our home from ever-changing angles, bathed in natural light. Glass walls open to a courtyard, shaded by bamboo.

Inside we have chosen modern furnishings both classic and unique to compliment the open spaces, with thoughtful and whimsical details waiting to be discovered.

Beyond taking in the rich architecture and design, you will sleep on fine Italian linens, and bath with wholesome organic bath products, savor our favorite local artisan coffee, and enjoy stunning visuals on a 75" TV. Music can be piped throughout the house from your smartphone. A spiral staircase leads to the large private roof deck looking out over the treetops of the Bouldin neighborhood.

And of course, you can easily take in all the cafes, restaurants, food trucks and shops that south Austin is known for, with South Congress and Bouldin Creek within walking distance. Zilker/Lamar, Barton Springs, and downtown are all minutes away.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Amnon

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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: 2250 sq ft (209 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

This property does not allow children

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, 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

Property is also known as

Ramp House An Iconic Architectural Home
Ramp House Ein Architektonisches Wahrzeichen
Ramp House - An Iconic Architectural Home Austin
Ramp House - An Iconic Architectural Home Private vacation home

Ramp House - An Iconic Architectural Home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Whimsical
Whimsically designed fun house in a great location close to South Congress.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie K., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome property
We had a great time at the Ramp House. Great communication with the property manager, well stocked kitchen, comfy bedrooms and just a beautiful home!!! We’ll stay again when in Austin.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent and unique
Everything was excellent and exactly what was listed. Great communication from management. Simple check in / check out process. Great location and architecturally unique home. They even have a great pinball machine.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Special Time
The Ramp House is truly extraordinary and it offers a unique experience like no other! We were truly blown away and loved every second of it. Communication was great with us and the property managers who helped us with any questions at a moments notice! Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd Stay
Our 2nd stay at this great property. It’s become part of our annual trip tradition.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet weekend in architecturally interesting property
Property as described. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool place in a great neighborhood
Loved the architecture and the interesting items throughout. Very well appointed kitchen with everything you need. We ate at Mattie’s just a block away - truly amazing. Got DoorDash for some Indian food. Great time. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S., Detroit, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool House
Great house with tons of nice touches to make you enjoy where you are staying as well as the city you are in. Everything you need to relax and enjoy Austin. Close to many food options!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house is awesome
We had a great time, house is super cool and in a great location. Hosts are also really cool, welcoming and understanding. I highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen D., Palm Beach Gardens, FL USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way!
Four of us traveled to Austin for a girls’ weekend. The Ramp House was the perfect place to stay! It is in a quiet neighborhood, walking distance to South Congress restaurants and shops, and a short Uber ride downtown. Plenty of places to gather in the home, as well as spread out for privacy. (Other reviews mention the 3rd bedroom does not have a solid wall, but a thick curtain - this room is tucked away at the end of the hall away from the other bedrooms, so more private than expected and worked well for us.) The kitchen amenities are beyond what any of us have ever experienced in a VRBO home! Simply amazing! Communication with hosts and property management was great, including a comprehensive “house guide” with many local restaurant recommendations. The architecture of the house is a real work of art! As stated in the house guide, "The central feature of the Ramp House - the ramp itself - is a study in time and movement, designed to help us slow down from our busy modern lives, enticing us to stroll and be tempted by the books and art on the shelves." How true this is - each time we "strolled" up or down the ramp, we were noticing something new on the shelf. Highly recommend the Ramp House for your stay in Austin!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C., Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay in Austin!
We stayed in the Ramp House for my niece’s wedding. The house is lovely, quiet, and has all the bells and whistles for a great visit (Breville espresso machine, awesome pinball machine). We will stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Austin getaway
Loved the house and all it offered. It was perfect for our family trip to Austin.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool house!
Can’t wait to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manette M., Ada, Oklahoma

Liked: Cleanliness
The Ramp House Lives Up To The Name
We were visiting Austin for Austin City Limits. 6 couples and the house was perfect for us! The property had the coolest little touches. Our party split coming home one night and when I arrived we were waiting outside the gate for someone to come down and let us in, and the neighbor across the street came out and threatened to call the police on us. We were doing absolutely nothing wrong and as parents who come from respectful neighborhoods we were being very respectful ourselves. I guess she thought we were attempting to break in, but it was very undignified on her part. You may want to just leave the key in the lockbox if your party is separated. However, I think she may have threatened us even if we were just attempting to get the key. It was a shame, because every other aspect of our stay was absolutely amazing! The property is absolutely amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky house with all the amenities
We held a mother-daughter trip in this house and are walking away with the best memories! The hosts were fantastic communicators. The house is absolutely amazing and worth every penny. The location is within walking distance of several fabulous eateries and a short drive from many Austin sites. It was hard to coax ourselves out of the house though because of its charm and comfort. I highly recommend the Ramp House for your stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Great site. Would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Couldn’t ask for a neater place to stay Would stay again without hesitation!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good time
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning property
Great architectural home, and nice alternative to staying at a hotel. Easy walk to South Congress.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool House / Great Location!
We chose this house due to the unique architecture and loved all of the finishings! We had a great time and loved how easily you could access restaurants/stores from our location! Truly a fun place to stay! We didn't read previous reviews close enough and discovered that the third bedroom wasn't truly a closed in space (closed off by curtain; still allowing for limited protection from house noise and light from a security light that was shining in from the second floor). The only other minor complaints were that the primary bedroom with a sliding door wasn't able to close fully - (but already mentioned that to the super responsive and friendly House Manager Emma), the shower set up in the primary bathroom was a bit cumbersome but still quite useable and that the closet space in the front bedroom could've been a little better of a set up. Definitely a strong recommendation, the owner and house managers were quick to respond to any questions. We will be looking to stay in other unique architectural places going forward b/c of this one!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather F., Denver

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Stunning!
This place is absolutely stunning! Such a fun house. All 3 rooms are on the ground floor with the living areas upstairs. The 3rd bedroom just has a heavy curtain for the 4th wall - Just FYI. We were not able to tell that from the pics and were surprised. The decor and attention to detail are spot on. The location is exactly where you want to be. The rooftop and back patio are so fun! Highly recommend this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Property / Great Stay!
We spent 2 nights with friends at this property and really enjoyed the stay! This is not your typical house rental with ramps instead of stairs. Awesome rooftop to catchup with friends. All the amenities were top notch. Check-in and out were very smoot. The house manager nearby was extremely friendly and responsive. Strong Recommendation!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

John W. W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house! Great location!! Super awesome communication with property manager 😀😀
Great experience!! Would definitely stay again. One of the best houses we have stayed at.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING stay!
We absolutely loved our stay at the ramp house - probably the coolest place I've ever stayed! The home is so creative, modern, and unique. It was also the best stocked rental home we have ever stayed in (literally every kitchen appliance we could ever need). The property managers were extremely helpful as well and made sure we had everything we needed. The only note is that the 3rd bedroom is not behind a separate door, but behind a curtain. It was not an issue because the curtain blocks it off and it is a great space. But, a heads up in case you are looking for more privacy!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022