East Austin Retreat | Private Guesthouse |Downtown

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
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Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, shampoo
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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Austin, TX
  • Place, Pond
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Madison Cabin
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mueller Lake Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About this property

East Austin Retreat | Private Guesthouse |Downtown

Summary:

Just 10 minutes from Downtown, Rainey Street & Lady Bird Lake, this East Austin retreat blends modern comfort with the city’s effortlessly cool vibe. Sip your morning coffee with sweeping skyline views, sink into the plush queen bed & bring your pup along—this stay is fully pet-friendly. With stylish design touches & that unmistakable Austin charm, it’s the perfect cozy spot to relax, recharge & soak up the city’s vibrant energy.



✦ Skyline Views

✦ Pet Friendly



The Space:

Experience the charm of 𝘼𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣, Texas in this bright & stylish East Austin garage apartment—a cozy hideaway featuring airy white interiors, warm wood floors, a plush queen bed, a dedicated workspace with high-speed Wi-Fi, a modern full bathroom & a well-equipped kitchenette. Enjoy skyline views, unwind with a 43" Smart HDTV loaded with all your favorite streaming apps & take advantage of central AC/heat, free street parking, a private entrance & fully pet-friendly accommodations. With thoughtful amenities, safety essentials & easy access to Austin’s best cafés & local hotspots, this retreat offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience & signature Austin vibes.



✦ 𝙂𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝘼𝙩𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙗𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣, 𝙏𝙚𝙭𝙖𝙨:

• George Washington Carver Museum - 7 min drive

• Mueller Lake Park - 8 min drive

• Zilker Metropolitan Park - 9 min drive

• Texas Science & Natural History Museum - 10 min drive

• Bullock Texas State History Museum - 12 min drive

• Museum of the Weird - 13 min drive

• McKinney Falls State Park - 15 min drive

• Mayfield Park & Nature Preserve - 19 min drive

• Barton Creek Greenbelt - 19 min drive

• Austin Zoo - 31 min drive



✦ 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙉𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙗𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣, 𝙏𝙚𝙭𝙖𝙨:

• Beto's Restaurant #2 - 3 min drive

• BussinBuns - 3 min drive

• Micklethwait Barbecue - 4 min drive

• The Front Page - 5 min drive

• Kinda Tropical - 6 min drive

• Nyam - 6 min drive

• Micklethwait Barbecue - 6 min drive

• Justine's - 7 min drive

• Sawyer & Co - 8 min drive

• De Nada Cantina - 9 min drive



✦ 𝘼𝙞𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣, 𝙏𝙚𝙭𝙖𝙨:

• Austin-Bergstrom International Airport - 11 min drive



✦ 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣, 𝙏𝙚𝙭𝙖𝙨:

• 1198 Airport/12th - bus stop - 8 min walk

• 1215 Airport/12th - bus stop - 9 min walk

• 1144 Airport/Oak Springs - 15 min walk

• M L King Jr Station - 7 min drive



✦ 𝙃𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣, 𝙏𝙚𝙭𝙖𝙨:

• St. David's Medical Center - 10 min drive

• Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas - 10 min drive

• St. David's South Austin Medical Center - 16 min drive



✦ 𝙐𝙥𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣, 𝙏𝙚𝙭𝙖𝙨:

• Under The Rock Presents: The Reverent Few - 3 April

• 2026 City of Austin Career Expo - 8 April

• Researching your 20th century ancestors - 14 April

• AUSTIN │ MADGRRL PRESENTS MAD ALL NIGHT - 18 April

• UT Brainstorms - The Rhythmic Brain - 16 April

• NINI COCO - RuPaul’s Drag Race @ Oilcan Harry’s -9PM - 23 April

• Austin Career Fair - 27 March

• How to Do a Venture Capital Financing - 14 May



Guest Access:

✦ Guests will have access to the entire garage apartment equipped with a queen bed, dedicated workspace with desk & a full bathroom with shower & tub.



The Neighborhood:

Hip east Austin neighborhood with lots of bars & restaurants nearby



Getting Around:

$10 Uber/Lyft to downtown. Close to bus stop & 20 minute walk to train station with only a 10 minute drive to downtown! There is free street parking.



Other Things to Note:

✦ Easy self-check-in is available via the keypad on the door.



✦ The detached in-law apartment consists of 1 bedroom & 1 full bathroom. The owner lives in the main house, but it is also rented out occasionally, so you might notice other guests at the main house!



✦ There is no parking in the driveway as it is a shared driveway that the owner uses, but there is plenty of free street parking available!



✦ During the summertime Texas is known to have quite a few bugs & critters, so please be aware of this possibility!



Interaction with Guests:

✦ 𝙄 𝙖𝙢 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙗𝙮 𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙚/𝙩𝙚𝙭𝙩/𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮!
During your stay at this guesthouse, you'll be within walking distance of Pond.
  • Just a 5-minute drive from University of Texas at Austin and a few minutes from Moody Center

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Office

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

There is no parking in the driveway as it is a shared driveway with the owner, however there is plenty of free street parking available!

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, 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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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East Austin Retreat | Private Guesthouse |Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Mimi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Daniel was an excellent communicator and made the check in/check out easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Daneil is an amazing host anything wasn't there he made sure i had like new towel coffees creamer anything i will come back again Ty for the amazing hospitality. you showed me
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Great retreat

The host was very responsive and available to answer questions. The bed was so comfortable! And the apartment was nicely done. Close enough to UT to visit with my student. We will be back.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean E.

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

Nascar

It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023