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Private Respite/Swim&HotSpa- Breathe Deeply Cabin

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Dining
Terrace/patio
Interior
Bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 237 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Pool

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Manchaca, TX
  • Onion Creek Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Southpark Meadows
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪20 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.

Private Respite/Swim&HotSpa- Breathe Deeply Cabin

Welcome all and pets. Breathe Deeply is a safe, easy escape. Everything here waiting for you. Outdoors, privacy. Cool off in swim spa for summer. Time to watch the deer & sky. Or soak in the spring feed claw tub with our bath salts. Settle down with a fire. Luxury queen bed. Fast internet expands to patio add BBQ. Its definitely not your regular routine NOTE: Pets need UTD flea/tick tx. Smoking outside ok We now have 6 young heritage turkeys! Please help pet(tame) them. They are so fun. A stone throw south of the Austin City Limits, this cabin is situated in 2.5 wooded acres. Luxurious and fairly quiet. It is inhabited by deer, hawks, rabbits, owls, lizards a fox and butterflies. There is an old stone well filled by an aquifer (legend states the well was built by Ben McCullough; a Brigadier-General soldier in the Texas Revolution). A large back yard is used for walks, bonfires and golfing/batting balls. Lounge in the dappled sun on the patio near a running pond surrounded with gardens. Prepare a leisurely bar-b-que. Talk late into the night by the fire pit or take a dip in the swim lane for a massage in its current. Bluetooths available. The idea is "just come, its probably here" . This 100+ yr old cabin has been revived and furnished with love. Time seems to stop while soaking in the deep old claw tub filled with endless hot spring water . Lounge on the shaded patio Quality mattress with brown out shades. Its possible you'll be tempted to stay all day. However, the center of Austin or San Marcos, with music, swimming, fishing and kayaking are just 15-25 minutes from this retreat. Sound like a fit for you? More info: Circuit of the Americas is 18 miles through country roads. It is possible to attend this event and never enter Austin. A toll road will deliver you from the airport to the cabin and the event without the Austin traffic. Also close and south is an after race restaurant popular with race participants. Note for SXSW and other major events: Consider being in the crowds day and night then retreating by the fire at your quiet abode just 15 minutes south from all the ruckus of Central Austin. Invite your friends to hang with you and perhaps make your own music. Guests under 21 welcomed. ACL 1 & 2: center of town is generally 20 minutes. Drop off spots for public bus dropping you off at ACL is 15 minutes from the cabin which avoids the horror of where to park and how far to hike. Retreat back to the cabin and relax away from the crowds with your own evening fire and some wine. Included in price: heating with electric heater with faux fireplace AC for the warmer months. ceiling fan. Luxury Queen bed, pillows, sheets Multiple fire pits and seating areas. Host can prep the fire. Firewood complementary Swim Spa/large hot tub with jets for massage NO TV but 3 bluetooths wireless internet - fast washer/dryer/iron and board available claw tub with shower toiletries including bath salts offered for your pleasure kitchen equipped with small refrigerator, microwave, Air Fryer and 2 electric burners French press or drip coffee, electric kettle, foam and heating cream pot. complimentary freshly roasted local coffee and plus creamer and a variety of teas with honey and stevia or organic sugar large BBQ pit available with charcoal provided of course all towels, quality cotton sheets, quilt, pillows, utensils, dishes, cups, herbs and oil up to 3 parking spaces 3 fire pits to lounge hammock games and Texas history books and Austin "best of..." magazines private patio with garden and small pond company of 3 heritage Turkeys which are the greeting committee and your new best friends either wandering with you or in the pen as requested Extra charges: transportation: Round trip transportation to the airport or elsewhere offered by host public bus stop 3 miles from the cabin, it is easy to grab a ride to the bus stop from the host- no charge. weekend reservations are a minimum of 2 nights. If you can only stay 1 weekend night, please ask about an exception so that I can attempt to make it work. Guest have exclusive access to the patio. You are welcome to wander all the grounds-(2.58 acres with meadow) with the exception of course, of the private residence-(15 adjacent acre old wooded farm. Formula 1 or CODA Toll road to F1 is less that 2 miles from the cabin and provides a direct shot to the venue, without having to deal with Austin traffic. With prior notification to host, guests of guests are welcomed, visiting(not overnight due to space/bed limitation) at the fire or in the swim spa is a great option to share with friends! For Pets: Dogs love it here! All sorts of smells to explore. Parameter fence not secure. Looking for discounts? week and month discounts will compute during reservation. Other Discounts from Host: 4 days including weekend= cost for all days are weekday price. 4 weekdays = 5% off. Weekday Last minute Discount (within 2 days)= 5% off Host Discounts requires an inquirery rather than instabook to request via message to apply discount as a special price before booking. I interact with guests as much as they want. Usually, an initial orientation to the cabin and grounds, then texting for the morning "I'm hungry" call, or "I'm returning, please get the fire ready". There are times I am encouraged to visit at the fire and I really enjoy doing so. I will be isolating to the tune of 2 meters distance. Within a mile: Several Wedding Venues Texas Keepers Cidery Restaurants: El Paso Mexican, Taco Bar, BBQ Liquor store Within 3 miles: MoonTower Saloon with comedy Club, GittyUp Saloon, Several other music venues, Grocery Store, Golf Multiple restaurants Lady Bird Wildflower Center 5 miles Three miles away, there is a public bus which goes directly (no transfers) to the center of Austin. When schedule allows, I offer rides as needed to/from the bus at no additional charge. Drive to the center of Austin depends upon timing but generally can be between 15 to 25 minutes. There is an alternate toll route from the airport which avoids Austin traffic, please check your GPS. Your cabin is located on the property where the host lives. It is private-semi secluded- and very safe. Stars are dimmed from the Austin and nearby lights while cars and a train whistle can be heard. I am working towards a wildlife/native habitat refuge; with our neighbor, there is 18 acres (which contributes to the country feeling however 15 acres are not available to guests.). Under the cabin, on occasions, we are visited by a critter or two. This is a rare but does mutually surprise us all - after dusk of course. Property is fed by an underground aquifer with a soft water system and reverse osmosis installed. Holidays, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas have a minimum stay of 3 nights required. This is also true for SXSW and F1. ACL is 2 nights. Weekends are 2 nights minimum.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Southpark Meadows. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and laundry facilities. A private pool and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washer/dryer
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 13 minutes by car from South Congress Avenue and 14 minutes from Lady Bird Lake
This vacation home offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This vacation home also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

Property manager

Tamara Trager

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: various type allowed outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Hunting nearby
  • Winery tours 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

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 399 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: no pets on furniture. added fee 4 added clean

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: inform b4 booking to discuss safety

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: approval prior to booking to discuss event. t
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 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.

Property is also known as

Breathe Deeply Cozy Austin Cabin Manchaca
Breathe Deeply Cozy Austin Cabin
Breathe Deeply Cozy Austin Manchaca
Breathe Deeply Cozy Austin
Breathe eply Cozy Austin Manc
Breathe Deeply A Cozy Austin Cabin

Private Respite/Swim&HotSpa- Breathe Deeply Cabin Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Perfect little get away for us. The property was super nice and beautiful for the area. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A sanctuary outside the city!

What a delightful space! The cabin is a cute and self contained room that has everything you need. The property was an absolute dream and the salt water spa was extra dreamy during a cloudy evening sunset. Host(s) were super warm and welcoming and even showed me around some great spots in town! 10/10 recommend if you need to unwind and reset.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gem of a place

what a wonderful stay a restful retreat beautiful surroundings and a wonderful host. Highly recommend this place. Me and my best friend came there to stay close to a show and had so much fun. Loved the ducks and was able to do a little bit of artwork on the patio. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Folusho A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquil relaxing cozy cabin vibes

My spouse and I loved this place! We were greeted and felt welcomed by Tamara upon arrival. She was super friendly,helpful,accommodating and you a lot about the area to help us find places to eat hang out and visit. We found that the cabin was cozy relaxing and comfortable and there was everything that we could need. She had all the things that I enjoy like tea and coffee as well as all the different necessities. The clawfoot tub was really relaxing and we loved the hot tub outside. The hot tub was positioned where you could see the stars which is super magical every romantic. We also loved the patio where you can sit outside and see the birds and enjoy listening to nature sounds while having our breakfast or just relaxing. We also found that it was cool that it was so close to civilization but also felt like it was in the country so you could relax and not feel like you're so close to the city but you actually are. I would highly recommend staying here if you're looking for a cozy relaxing vacation away from the city. Can't recommend it enough! We will come back here.when needed anything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy H., Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming cottage

Coming from the city I love the peaceful nature retreat! Mega hot tub/pool was a nice experience in the evening under the Texas stars. Very fun weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeremy D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
It's never a good sign when you're not sure which cabin on the property is yours. It is an even worse sign when you find the cabin and realize it already has a tenant who has locked you out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Erin G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good stay, a bit misleading

We stayed here with our 2 year old and our dog. We chose this place for location, pet friendly and the land. The property was very beautiful and conveniently located. Communication with our host was very easy and they were responsive. My only feedback with the property would be that we believed there was a private room for sleeping. We were unaware that it was an efficiency so that made it difficult with my toddler. It would be helpful if they updated the photos to show the one bed , and the entire space. There are duplicate photos of the bed with different comforters which you would think were different bedrooms. Only other issue is that I didn’t realize that there would be other dogs on the property. There were 3 other dogs which made us nervous for our dog because she has been attacked before. We would not have brought her with knowing this beforehand. There is no pool, but there is a jacuzzi. Again, overall a nice stay just some misleading information.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Restful & Charming Spot

Lots of Greenery, close to many cool places. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Manchaca cabin

Convenient location to Austin attractions in a quiet country setting. Grandkids loved playing in the swim spa/hot tub. Lots of room to walk our dog. It is close to a train track so some train noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim J., Port Angeles, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness

Our old neighborhood

This was a visit to our old neighborhood and we were not able to spend time at the VRBO. It’s a great location and provided a perfect base of operations. The Tom turkey named Christmas was frisky but not a problem for an old farm boy.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Terri V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Turkeys

Owner was nice and helpful/available. Cabin and hot tub/lap pool were clean but the outside property needed some upkeep. Cabin was hot, the window unit was not enough for that space and would not cool off until around 11pm. But the worst thing was the owner had some free range turkeys that were a little bothersome. Every time we were outside during the day, they were right there like we were supposed to feed them, they got a little too close for comfort, one of them even got on the hood and roof of my car!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overnight stay

Needed a place to sleep for the night near our relatives. this place was a five minute drive from our destination.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kristine K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Country cottage in outskirts of Austin

This charming guest cottage qualifies as the original shabby chic. The owner is very friendly and helpful with orientation to the property, which is large and rambling.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley F., Highland Park, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Little Guesthouse in Texas!

Everything was just perfect. Tamara was a lovely host and the place was beautiful. Thank you, Tamara. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay

Our stay was very enjoyable, and we will certainly stay here again if we’re in the area in the future. It’s a cute one-bed rental with everything you may need.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

An oasis to escape to

Tamara was the most welcoming host. She went over and beyond to provide a relaxing get a way. I highly recommend, if your needing a break from the monotony of our screen indulged fast paced lives. A place to go to breath deeply. I'll definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugo G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super cute cozy studio

This was by far the best place I have stayed in a long time. What an amazing experience. This place gives a sense of a retreat and sanctuary. Tamara was very on point with communication and support. Also, Landers, he lives in the property. What an amazing man, he helped me out with my rides and share cool places to visit. The hot tub/pool is like an oversized hot tub. Perfect addiction to this experience. I will always stay at this place if available whenever I visit Austin. Btw, this is not a place for a family. Could be a romantic getaway or for a single person. Bed was super comfy, AC, heater, kitchenette. Thank you again Tamara and Landers, I’ll be back soon
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and quirky, like Austin used to be

The property was natural and inviting, fire pits in multiple locations, fully furnished with wood and supplies. Charcoal grill was great. Large swimming spa was exceptional! The cottage was small and inviting with a comfy bed and everything necessary to have a great time. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very relaxing.

Very quiet and peaceful. Host was very accommodating. We brought our dog and he enjoyed the yard and the Turkeys. The swim spa was very nice. We will be coming back our next trip to Austin.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy breezy

Very quaint property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donnie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

My go-to place to stay when visiting Austin

We loved staying here! Tamara is a very friendly and accommodating host. I loved sitting on the patio and enjoying all of the flowers and the little fish pond! Staying here has been a very inspiring experience and we will be sure to stay here anytime we visit Austin.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very quaint and unique cottage

I enjoyed my stay at the cute yellow cottage for my stay in Austin. The location worked perfectly for me for my holistic health training course which was only 10 minutes away. Tamara really is a wonderful host and generously provided me with a couple things I needed for my stay. She even went out and bought a crock pot so I could cook in the cottage. There was a small water issue but she responded immediately and got everything in working order again on the spot. Her place feels very rural and is submersed in nature with deer that come visit and she even has friendly turkeys that roam the property. She also has an amazing swim spa that feels amazing in the hot summer days of Austin weather. I would recommend this cottage for anyone wanting a relaxing, peaceful place to stay close to Austin.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather C., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Staycation Relaxation!

I'm an Austinite who needed a break from city life. This little cabin is just outside city limits, so you can still get everywhere in Austin or Hill Country spots. I loved the cute place and Tamara is a great and friendly host. My dog loved meeting tame turkeys, and I loved seeing deer, hummingbirds, etc. The private courtyard has a little pond and everything you need to chill out with friends. Gotta say the icing on the cake is the swim spa-- me and my friends really enjoyed getting out of the Texas sun and heat. Recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gloria P., Houston, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness

Artful decor

Tamara was very accommodating and we enjoyed the artful decorating both in the house and courtyard. Close to main roads and Austin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022