Historic Home in Central Austin by UT and Downtown, Walk to Restaurants Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Is Historic Home in Central Austin by UT and Downtown, Walk to Restaurants pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: How much is parking at Historic Home in Central Austin by UT and Downtown, Walk to Restaurants?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Q: Where is Historic Home in Central Austin by UT and Downtown, Walk to Restaurants located?

Located in Hyde Park, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from University of Texas at Austin and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Sixth Street. St. David's Medical Center and Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin are also within 2 miles (3 km).

10/10 Excellent

Laura

12 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Charming, in a lovely neighborhood! Check in and check out were very easy. Owner was very responsive and helpful.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vince

5 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This was a great property in the north of Austin, but very close to downtown. There were restaurants close and it was easy to get further away. The most surprising thing was how quiet it was. The neighborhood was so quiet it was hard to believe I was in a city. The house was clean and nice with everything I needed for a pleasant stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen K.

30 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This house was clean and quiet and in a great location. The parking was easy and the host was very responsive.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

4 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really good communication from the host. Well kept property in a nice neighborhood. Lots of street parking.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

25 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The property is in a quiet neighbourhood close to the northern end of the UT campus, ideal for visiting parents. The staircase to the main bedroom is narrow and a little steep, so not too suitable for very young or old, but otherwise fine. Definitely would recommend visiting Quack's bakery a short walk away. Parking outside the property is fine. As visitors from outside the US we had lots of problems with parking apps in Austin not working with our non-US phones (both android and apple). But the property is close enough for taxis/ubers/weymos to be affordable.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ram D.

3 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

We had a great stay, location and neighbourhood are super nice. Pete was very responsive on all items. The house very clean.

Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia D.

30 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in beautiful neighbourhood

The home is situated in a beautiful neighbourhood which is close to the university and minutes from downtown. The property is clean an roomy. Pete responded promptly when there was a problem with the lock. We would definitely book with him again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbie T.

17 May 2019

great location

This was a great place. Fantastic location and very comfortable. Highly recommend if you need to be close to downtown. Beds were very comfortable.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 May 2019

Perfect base for exploring Austin

This house was ideal for our family of four during our five-day stay in Austin. We loved the quiet, residential neighborhood and the proximity to excellent restaurants and cafes. It was easy to get to the University and downtown. Pete was helpful and very responsive to our questions. We would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Dottie P., Bettendorf, Iowa

29 Mar 2019

Great Location

Great Location! Walking distance to grocery and restaurants. Clean and well equipped. Not crazy about the big staircase but its workable.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Jeanne W., Clifton Park, NY

15 Mar 2019

Very clean. Limited supplies as far as dishes and things needed for daily living

We were in Austin for our daughters wedding. We had a 5 week stay. The house was not a comfortable house to lounge in the evening. It had bare essentials and the tub was difficult for us older folks to get in and out of. Younger people may have a better time there. I would not go back

Stayed 38 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Molly F.

25 Dec 2018

Great location, clean, neat and comfortable. Really close to UT. We had a great stay!

This place is great- we decided to go with VRBO instead of hotel for a swim meet at the university pool. It was such a great location. Restaurants, grocery, really cool sculpture museum all within walking distance. The neighborhood is so neat- we loved walking around and checking out all the cool homes. Easy to get anywhere in Austin from this place. We were super comfortable, kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. House is neat and clean. Enjoyed our stay. Love Austin!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Aliza D.

4 Dec 2018

Nice clean and terrific location

My husband and I stayed here wile visiting my daughter who is a student at UT. It was a wonderful, clean and spacious apartment. The instructions for arrival and departure were very simple. The location is in an adorable neighborhood just north of campus. While we did not use the "second bedroom", I was surprised to see it doubled as a dining room. The master bedroom is on the second level and the staircase is low and steep so be aware. It was fine for us. The living room and kitchen are huge, just wish there was a toaster oven. All in all it was a wonderful experience, and I recommend it.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

16 Oct 2018

Great location. Very nice neighborhood. Clean unit.

My wife and I and a friend stayed here in this 2 bedroom unit for 2 nights. It was great overall. It was a very clean place with nice sized rooms, living, and kitchen.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Joffrey D., Lille, France

18 Jun 2018

Bons moments

Nous avons passé un bon moment dans cette résidence située dans un quartier très agréable. Sans s’etre croisé, Pete s’est montré très disponible et réactif à nos demandes. Nous n’avons rencontré aucun problème. Quelques points d’améliorations néanmoins : la salle de bain qui mériterait un petit coup de jeune et la table pour prendre les repas qui se trouve dans la même pièce que la seconde chambre. Le salon, la chambre principale, et la cuisine sont très biens quand à eux. Merci Pete!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Michelle E.

18 Jun 2018

Refurbished Victorian-style home in residential Hyde Park

This lovely Victorian-style home is appointed with modern Swedish furnishings throughout. It is well-located in Hyde Park - close to small shops and with easy access to major roads - immaculately clean with all tile and wood flooring throughout, and very quiet (there are few sidewalks in the neighborhood). It was very comfortable for a family of essentially 4 adults, with a few points, below, to take note of for any future guests. Being a refurbished-Victorian, it is light on electrical outlets throughout, so bring a power strip if you don't ditch the computers/cell-phones. The cooling system was barely able to keep up with the Texas summer heat. The owner prefers a no-shoes policy, which can be a little difficult on the slick floors, as one of us learned the hard way. Also, the tub is a step-up claw foot arrangement for showering, and the stairs to the large bedroom are steep. There are additionally several small steps in various locations in the home. People with mobility issues should rethink this location. Street parking is a breeze. The trees in the area are lovely and the neighbors are all friendly. The kitchen is a little light on dishes -- you basically have to wash after every meal or snack for four people. Overall we had a very nice stay and would be happy to do it again, but might plan our luggage a little differently and try to eat out more.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

8 Jun 2018

Wonderful place & great location

I stayed for a week in this apartment and it was great. The location is perfect--nice neighborhood and coffee shops and restaurants nearby. Very close to UT campus. The apartment had everything that I needed and was clean and cute. Also, Pete is wonderful. Stayed in touch, answered questions promptly, and helped looked for an item that I thought that I had lost! Terrific place!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carol L., Newark DE

3 Jun 2018

Cute house in eclectic neighborhood

We had a very comfortable stay. Loved the neighborhood!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

13 May 2018

Nice

Very nice neighborhood location. Quiet. Walking distance to a park and restaurants, close to the university. Convenient street parking. The place itself was clean, nicely furnished, the upstairs bedroom was quite nice and comfy, nice big kitchen with the essentials. My only complaint was that it didn't feel cozy. Also the bathroom was small and the deep tub could be difficult for some to step in and out of.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

9 May 2018

Charming neighborhood, great place to stay

We loved this neighborhood and the house we clean, comfortable, and well kept. It was a very nice stay. I would recommend it to anyone. It was just a short $10ish Lift ride to almost anywhere in the city. We walked to a sweet bakery about 4 blocks away for great lattes and yummy pastries.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marty L., Portland, Michigan

4 May 2018

Very Nice!

This is our second stay in this unit and we were just as pleased this time as the last. The unit is very clean and equipped with everything you need for a short or long stay. The location is great and in a very nice neighborhood which is great for walking. The laundry is shared in a garage out back. Pete, the owner, is very prompt with replies to my questions and very helpful. We will stay again on our next visit to Austin.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

26 Mar 2018

Very Nice & Comfortable

Very nice comfortable house with everything you need for an enjoyable stay. Beautiful, secluded suburban neighborhood but only a short drive from U TX and downtown area. Served as a perfect base for our visit to Austin

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

19 Mar 2018

Love the neighborhood!

We loved the Hyde Park neighborhood. It is full of charming homes (all with front porches!) and sidewalks for easy walks. It's convenient to the University of Texas, parks and the downtown area. What I don't think is clear in the description is that the one bathroom is on the main floor and very small (clawfoot tub is original and it's a major step over the sides into it). The spacious queen bedroom is upstairs. To get from one to the other is a narrow steep staircase (If you're tall...duck!). The other area for sleeping is shared with the dining table off the kitchen. The outdoor area in the backyard was not appealing. Although the shade tree is nice, the yard is mainly dirt, and looks out on the alley with the garbage and recycling receptacles. There are 3 air-conditioning units that I think would be noisy in the summer if they were all running. As others have stated, Pete its the best host! He was responsive to all our requests and questions. The unit is spacious and well priced. Restaurants, grocery stores and coffee shops close by were great!

Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Samantha L., Austin

13 Feb 2018

Great location, great price and cute!

Overall, my experience with this stay was very good. The house is in a great location with a really good price for the quality. The house is comfortably furnished and cute. My daughter and I enjoyed our stay. A few constructive criticism comments: - the placement of two singles in the dining room is a bit strange. Understand maximizing the space for more people but it sort of took away from it feeling like home. - A full length mirror somewhere would have been nice. - The wine opener was broken. - Understand keeping the price down and not provided toiletries but I do think having coffee would have made a nice touch. - The stove is a bit outdated and made a lot of noise when you walked through the kitchen. - Bathtub was cute but trying to use as a shower was cumbersome and it being the only bathroom, left us with not a lot of choice. - I hit my head on the stairs coming down many times. I dont know if it makes sense for someone really tall to try to stay/live there. - Some light in the closet area of the master would be good. We appreciated the owners thoughtfulness. I would recommend this house for others.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

6 Aug 2017

Convenient and modern clean place

We had a great stay during a hot weekend in July. The owner was super responsive before and during our stay. We had a hiccup with the AC and he was over late on a Saturday which was so appreciated. We would definitely stay again. Thanks for a great accommodation in one of our favorite cities!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

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