Cool Art/Living Space & Studio - Near Soco & Downtown!! - Austin

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Studio Azul - View of room from King bed

Studio Azul - Sofa and Queen bed (against windows)

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

1 bathroomSleeps 688 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Washer

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Austin, TX

South Congress Avenue19 min walk
Austin Convention Center3 min drive
Moody Theater4 min drive
Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)12 min drive

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Open loft space

2 Single Beds, 1 Double Futon, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Cool Art/Living Space & Studio - Near Soco & Downtown!!

Artistically inspired, 'Studio Azúl' is a truly unique property! It's on a heavily wooded lot in the middle of the rolling hills of Travis Heights. Surrounded by a lush garden, this place is a great getaway opportunity!

Over 1000 square feet of art studio space. Perfect for traveling families or bands. Great for traveling artists in need of creative space....even if you're an individual traveler, this is a great wide-open space to relax (or work).

Huge windows with forest views. Pets welcomed. Huge backyard deck awaits with two ponds! A very special bathroom that is a work of art . And we upgraded kitchen area too (larger oven and stove, more pots & pans) for our guests who want to stay in and cook meals.

Within walking distance to South Congress, Austin's best entertainment district and within one mile of downtown!

Includes:

• King-sized bed + Queen bed
• Additional Queen fold-out couch
• Refrigerator (full-sized), microwave, toaster oven and 4 burner stovetop and Keurig coffee maker and more...
* Pots, pans, dishes
• Linens, toiletries, dishes are provided
• Shower, vanity, and room for clothes
• Studio overlooks out onto 3-tier waterfall/pond
• Window A/C unit in indoor area
• Space heaters provided when needed
• Safe and very private
* High Speed wireless internet connection
• PETS WELCOME!

Also:

• Only two blocks from the Lady Bird Lake hike & bike trails (formerly known as Town Lake)
• A short walk or short bike ride to South Congress shopping district, Congress Avenue bridge to see the bats, and downtown shopping district

Property manager

Christina Shapter

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pool

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Gym

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Pets stay with a one-time $25 fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Austin

Located in Austin, this apartment is in the city centre. Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lady Bird Lake and Zilker Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Moody Center or Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Austin, TX

What's nearby

Lady Bird Lake - 12 min walk
South Congress Avenue - 19 min walk
Austin Convention Center - 3 min drive
Sixth Street - 3 min drive
Moody Theater - 4 min drive

Getting around

Plaza Saltillo Station - 8 min drive
Austin Station - 12 min drive
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cidercade Austin - ‬14 min walk
‪Home Slice Pizza - ‬18 min walk
‪Rosita’s Al Pastor Taco Truck - ‬17 min walk
‪1618 Asian Fusion - ‬14 min walk
‪Tea Cup - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cool Art/Living Space & Studio - Near Soco & Downtown!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cool Art/Living Space & Studio - Near Soco & Downtown!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cool Art/Living Space & Studio - Near Soco & Downtown!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cool Art/Living Space & Studio - Near Soco & Downtown!! located?

Located in South Congress, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Colorado River and Lady Bird Lake. South Congress Avenue and Rainey Street are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Dale B.

18 Oct 2023

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

Great place to stay with large open area

Clean and efficient. Place is different and memorable. Bright colors. Hidden features behind the gate. Host was nice and answered questions quickly. Host is in adjoining residence. Place was good for our medium size dog.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerilyn R.

14 Mar 2023

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

Wonderful

Soooo unique- quirky. Classy clean- delightful. Christina was immediately responsive every step of the way.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina V.

15 Oct 2022

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

Beautiful and artistic

The property has beautiful artistic touches and a beautiful outdoor area in the back .

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P., The Woodlands

16 May 2021

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

Cute Place

Super cute little place, check in and out process was super easy. It was nicely clean. I texted the owner a couple of times with questions and she replied fairly quick. The neighborhood is very quiet and calm, but also we were super close to downtown. We will definitely comeback with our kids.

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

2 Mar 2020

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

Loved this place!!

Christina was so friendly and made the check-in process so simple. This place is wonderful for a weekend getaway and really brings to light the true feeling of Austin. Definitely a must stay!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

4 May 2019

Loved this cool place!

Such a unique and fun studio that has something for your eyes in every direction. Used as a home base for three of us for a four-night stay and were happy to return each night. Secluded, terraced back yard with a fountain and we enjoyed the fire pit. Located in a Travis Heights, a neighborhood of unique and unusual homes that is very quiet and safe. It's just blocks from Riverside Dr., which connects to all the bridges into downtown. We would definitely come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Michelle G., Boulder

1 May 2019

Beautiful neighborhood/funky fun place

We loved the space/neighborhood/location for it’s creative and funky, but we have some constructive criticism to share as we are a community looking out/helping one another out! The place could use some sprucing up, the t.v (had a weird black line in the middle of it that would appear every once in a while) and mattresses need replaced (a memory foam mattress on top would help tremendously) along with some new outdoor furniture, current ones are pretty shabby. Some real curtains would be better for the current ones are thin/shear/tutu like material so if light bothers you, bring an eye mask. This place has the potential, but needs some money spent on updating then it will be perfect and shine with pride.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christy R.

15 Oct 2018

Location, location, location!

We came down to Austin for 2 concerts. One at Stubbs on Friday night and one at Scoot Inn on Saturday. Great location for these and everything else you want to do in the city. Also, I can't fail to mention how neat the space is, also the grounds. Cool, clean and comfortable!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

celeste c.

20 May 2018

Loved our stay!

Awesome place to stay for a quick getaway . We would definitely stay here again. Owner was quick to response and help if we had any questions.

Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Inger M.

19 Mar 2018

Love this place!

My friends and I come back here every spring because it is such a good shared space to hang out and connect! Highly recommend it!

10/10 Excellent

Nathan L.

20 Jan 2018

Such a great, unique getaway spot

This is a fun, eclectic, unique place with a great backyard. Owners were awesome and very helpful and flexible for us. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

12 Oct 2017

Amazing!!

We had a great stay at Studio Azul on our annual Girl's trip with my mom, sister and niece. The room was very eclectic...especially the bathroom. The grounds were just amazing. And our hosts were very accommodating. Would definitely stay here again!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Carmen C.

7 Oct 2017

We loved it!

Only stayed here for one night, but the Owner allowed us a late check out, which was SUPER awesome. The place is small but laid out in a smart and cozy way. The outdoor area is shared, which is cool, just make sure if you bring a dog that they are people and dog friendly. Overall, loved the place, would stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandi F., Boerne

8 July 2017

Amazing location, awesome property

The location of the house was awesome. Less than a mile from south congress and all the great shops and restaurants. The actual house is so cool! Colorful and fun. Everything we needed was there. The property was beautiful and private for the most part. Far enough away from the hustle bustle of the city and surrounded by green plants and the running water in the pond in the backyard is so relaxing, but we were never more than 4 minutes from the closest Uber. We will definilty be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

4 July 2017

Exactly as pictures!

Casa Azul was exactly as pictured! It was close to everything. Christina was quick to respond to questions and had everything provided for. We will stay there again!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 June 2017

Nice space, great garden, pet friendly, and people friendly! Close to every pet friendly restaurant

Loved it close to the everything and pet friendly! Gorgeous garden! I'll go back for sure! Better than any Austin hotel!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Judy S., Houston, TX

18 May 2017

Perfect space for our trip!

We totally loved this studio space. The grounds were so charming and offered the right atmosphere for our group of women to meet and hold a happy hour. I highly recommend this place for people who are looking for something off the beaten path with the flavor of old Austin creativity. It is located very close to downtown in a peaceful neighborhood. The space had everything we needed and the beds were comfortable. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in May 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T., Old River-Winfree, Texas

17 May 2017

Quirky Austin Artist's Loft

My family of six stayed comfortably in this studio apartment for the weekend. The loft is decorated very creatively - the kids loved the bathroom and shower. The beds were comfortable and there were plenty of extra linens for the kids to sleep on the comfy sofas. The back of the property is stunning - I wish we had taken pics with the kids in the back yard. We are so impressed with this beautiful, light and airy studio. Thanks to Christina & Andrew for opening your home to our family!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Inger M.

8 Mar 2017

A little Gem hidden in Travis Heights

We had a wonderful stay at this colorful little rental! Both the indoor and outdoor spaces were comfortable and inviting! Loved the eclectic decor, and the rental was smooth and pleasant. Thanks so much! We will be back!

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

8/10 Good

Laurie A.

14 Feb 2017

Perfect property in the heart of Austin

This is an outstanding place to stay in Austin! Just minutes from the hopping South Congress, Rainey Street, Lady Bird trail and downtown areas of Austin. The neighborhood in this Travis Heights area is home to some spectacular bungalows including Casa Kenwood. Furnishings were very accommodating, the backyard oasis is an added bonus! The only negative about this place is the pillows were a little too hard for my taste but that is an easy remedy. We love staying in places like this to get a flavor of what we don't have at home. The hosts were extremely responsive to any questions prior to our stay and during our long weekend. Thank you for such a great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

hope k., Clarkson, MI

15 Sept 2016

funky artsy studio

Our family of 4 (2 teenage kids) stayed here in Feb 2016. We loved it!!! it was truly an funky artistic gem within walking distance to Soco. Cant' say enough. Had coffee in peaceful backyard, slept really well in the king bed. Was spacious enough for all of us to move about. Loved the bathroom!! I'm currently referring friends of mine to stay there next Feb, and hope to go back with girlfriends one day. This will be our go to place when staying in Austin for sure!

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

10/10 Excellent

Tanya M.

5 Sept 2016

Love this little place!

It's a perfect little getaway spot with all the comforts of home and can accommodate up to 6 guests very comfortably! It's nice and quiet, the scenery is beautiful and it's close to so many things! We will be staying here again and again!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

20 Aug 2016

Great studio near SoCo.

This studio was perfect for our trip to Austin. Loved everything about it, especially the location. We would definitely stay here again.

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

10/10 Excellent

Zenna J.

11 June 2016

Gorgeous and green!

Lovely space and backyard! Even though the sleeping space is shared, it felt roomy and expansive. The colors and ambiance was wonderful. Thank you!

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

10/10 Excellent

ana G.

11 May 2016

awesome!

the neighborhood is very quiet, and it is located in a nice and convenient location, close to many attractions. I love the entrance to the home, and the studio was well kept and very vintage looking. Very clean, and everything we needed was provided. The patio was one of it's best features, very nature friendly. We met one of the homeowners and he gave us tips on where to go visit, since we were planning to go to Hamilton pool, but we arrive too late :(. I wouldn't hesitate to book it again if i ever plan on visiting Austin. i highly recommended. Thank you to the owners that let us stayed there for the weekend, it was a pleasure.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2016

About the host

Hosted by Christina Shapter

He's a filmmaker and veteran photographer; she's a boho crafty mama.

Why they chose this property

We work really hard to make our units unique! There is an artistic touch everywhere you look. Not to mention, it's the best neighborhood in Austin. One mile from the heart of what makes Austin great!

What makes this property unique

We have a beautiful neighborhood lined with trees and rolling hills. I sometimes forget how close we are to downtown because we're surrounded by a nature reserve area known as Blunn Creek.