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Historic Home in Central Austin by UT and Downtown, Walk to Restaurants

Holiday home with kitchen, near University of Texas at Austin

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Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player, offices
Smart TV, DVD player, offices
Interior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41200 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Home in Central Austin by UT and Downtown, Walk to Restaurants

Holiday home with kitchen, near University of Texas at Austin
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities and a garden. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a private yard. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation is furnished with day beds and dining tables. Smart televisions come with digital channels. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Pete Gilcrease

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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
Note from host: No children under 5 years old allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • University of Texas at Austin - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Moody Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Texas State Capitol - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Sixth Street - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Highland Station - 10 min drive
  • Austin Station - 14 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q North Lamar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wingzup - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Crown & Anchor Pub - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Freebirds World Burrito - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Central Market Café - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Home in Central Austin by UT and Downtown, Walk to Restaurants?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Home in Central Austin by UT and Downtown, Walk to Restaurants?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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).

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Historic Home in Central Austin by UT and Downtown, Walk to Restaurants Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vince

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

Ram D.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Great location and comfortable place !

My sister and I enjoyed our stay here! Was a really nice location - especially nice that we could walk to the local coffee shop and restaurants - which were really good!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

The home was in a very convenient location. It was very comfortable.

Great experience. The owner was very easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Great location for our time in Austin.

The unit was very comfortable. Ample water pressure and plenty of hot water. Very, very clean. Will definitely consider renting it again. A couple of suggestions, a mat to wipe shoes on inside the front door and a bench to sit on while removing shows. Great place Peter, thanks again!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marty L., Portland, Michigan

Great Unit in a Fantastic Location

The unit is extremely clean and well kept. The neighborhood is safe and charming with places close to shop, eat, and drink. Will return to this unit again. Our only concern was the size of the shower but it worked well and was clean. Pete was attentive and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017