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100-year old bungalow in the heart of the City, walking distance to Zilker Park!

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Exterior
Pool
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, Lady Bird Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Zilker Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Austin City Limits
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

100-year old bungalow in the heart of the City, walking distance to Zilker Park!

The Upson House is a Craftsman Style Bungalow built in 1916. It has been well cared for and is perfectly located in the heart of Austin. The house is within walking distance to Deep Eddy, Zilker Park, lots of great restaurants and night life. There is also a guest house on the same property listed on Home Away and available for separate or concurrent booking. It is called the Johnson Creek Cabin (see listing number 1171643). The Upson House has two bedrooms. One with a king bed and another with a double bed. There are also two large couches in the living room and a separate dining room. Although the kitchen and bathroom have been updated, there is no automatic dishwasher or bathtub. There is a washer and dryer in the guest house that is only available with concurrent booking or permission by other guests who may be staying there. There is a lot of outdoor living space to be shared by guests of both the main house and guest house. Parking is available off street for when both properties are booked concurrently or curbside by dedicated residential parking permit window tag.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lady Bird Lake. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Lady Bird Lake and Zilker Park
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Do not leave the back porch light on overnight or make loud noises late into the night, It disturbs the neighbors.
Park long term on the street or in the back in a way that does not impede the Cabin guests (if present) ability to use the driveway.
Wash, dry, and put away your dishes. Discard any open perishable food items and take out your trash/recycling.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

100-year old Bungalow Heart City Walking Distance Zilker Park
100-year old Bungalow Heart City Walking Distance Zilker Park

100-year old bungalow in the heart of the City, walking distance to Zilker Park! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was outstanding! House is lovely and in excellent condition. I would love to stay at this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bill K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Austin weekend

Great property and location. Owner is responsive and courteous.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Austin Comedy Weekend

My bother and I stayed at this wonderful 100 year old bungalow in Southwest Austin during a short weekend trip. Loved the history of the house and it’s quiet neighborhood. It is walking distance to restaurants, a supermarket and just a short drive from downtown Austin. The front and back porches were purfect for lounging around after sign seeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden gem

This house is near everything in Austin and yet doesn't feel like you're staying in the city. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch and relaxing in the living room. There's only one bathroom and it's small, which was tricky with three people getting ready at the same time. Owner is awesome and responsive - would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful bungalow in Austin

It is a delightful property with a great layout and amenities. The property is in a wonderful neighborhood with great access to various parts of the city. HEB in close by, along with Mozart Coffee Roasters on Lake Austin. It was quiet and delightful. Doug is a very responsive host and provided great assistance.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott V.

Liked: Cleanliness

As advertised

Exactly what we were looking for Doug was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home. Perfect location.

Host was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Austin 2.0

We felt like we were at home. It was a wonderful stay and within walking distance to several great restaurants, and ACL.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Loved this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mollie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family visit

My sister and I stayed for two nights and we wanted to stay for much longer. The house is exactly as presented and even better than we expected. The location made traveling around Austin very easy. We will stay there again. Thanks for making our visit special.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean A., Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

We had a wonderful stay in Austin. The location was perfect! The house was sweet! The owner was available for questions and responded in a timely manner.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Cottage

Very well appointed 100 year old cottage. Upgraded kitchen & bath. Many old (or looked old) pieces of furniture added charm to the interior. Lovely front & back porch for enjoying the beautiful weather.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Neighborhood and historical hosue

Loved this property and would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness

DEEP EDDY DAYS

Upson Street was the ideal location for a old Austin group of friends to have a reunion celebration. My Grandparents lived in that neighborhood on 2400 block of West 10th Street. While my family lived at 2100 Forest Trail. I had cousins family lived on Stamford. We had a great reunion on Upson Street!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness

100 year old gem

Great location! Owner was very helpful and the property gives you cabin in the mountains vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Austin Getaway

Thank you for a delightful stay to celebrate my daughter’s graduation. Very convenient. Nice quite place to rest after busy days! Convenient location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Muqarrab R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place in Austin

The house was close to everything and was very clean and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend staycation in Austin

Cozy home close to downtown and the Lake Austin. Walkable to much of the cool downtown fun places.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect For Zilker

Perfect location for ACL fest! Doug was super helpful and gracious.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021