Fantastic SOCO Studio

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The Brinwood Studio is your home away from home in the hip heart of Austin.

The Studio has a spacious downstairs with high ceilings and a light airy feel.

The downstairs of the Studio is open and roomy. Stairs lead to the loft and bath

Downstairs features a queen bed with luxury covers and tons of pillows.

A study or dining spot next to the front door overlooks the garden

Overview
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Host

Exceptional

Sleeps 546.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Austin, TX

South Congress Avenue
‪3 min walk‬
St. Edward's University
‪3 min walk‬
Sixth Street
‪5 min drive‬
Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

loft

1 Single Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Absolutely adorable former photo studio, now a lovely vacation rental. Located in the hippest part of town – SOCO (South Congress) with great access to everything that's best about Austin--shopping, restaurants, bars, and major music events.

The studio is an absolute jewel, with round windows, a loft bedroom, and high ceilings downstairs. The space super light and airy, and a happy laid-back Austin vibe. Opens onto a screened porch. Entry through a garden walkway. A real pleasure to be in!

Sleeps 2 or 3 comfortably, 5 if you really like each other.

New bathroom and kitchen. Private entrance, gardens, deck with gas grill, round windows, new high efficiency heat and air, backs onto a creek for great privacy, in a sweet central neighborhood. Super cute hipster music decor.

Property manager

Jana Birchum

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outside in the garden or on the deck.

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 deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Austin

Located on a river, this apartment is in South Congress, a neighbourhood in Austin. South Congress Avenue and Sixth Street 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. Jet skiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

Austin, TX

What's nearby

South Congress Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
St. Edward's University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Moody Theater - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
Austin Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
Sixth Street - 5 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

Plaza Saltillo Station - 14 min drive
Austin Station - 15 min drive
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden - ‬12 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
‪Summer Moon Coffee Bar - ‬9 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fantastic SOCO Studio pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Fantastic SOCO Studio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic SOCO Studio?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Fantastic SOCO Studio located?

Located in South Congress, this apartment building is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from South Congress Avenue and within 3 miles (5 km) of Austin Convention Center and Sixth Street. Moody Theater and Zilker Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

2 Apr 2025

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

Thank you!

Thank you for the wonderful stay in Austin. Communication with the owner was great, access great. Everything was clean and ready for us when we arrived. We found it to be a very walkable, quiet location. Shout out to The Wheel for providing wonderful craft cocktails and some great local food tips to nearby food trucks and coffee shops. Thank you again!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

matt k.

28 Sept 2024

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

Great Place, Great Location

Everything was as described. Easy in, easy out. Would absolutely stay here again

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

5 Sept 2024

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

Always perfect

Have been staying here for years. Love it. Really love updates in bath, bird curtains! Perfectly quiet area.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly J.

25 July 2024

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

two week work stay

Wonderful cozy place to stay. The area is very nice and quiet

Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlowe N.

29 Apr 2024

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

Cute spot, quiet natural setting, would stay again

Jana was easy to communicate with, had some great local tips, and her place was a perfect hideaway within short distance to everything. The back yard was always alive with birds, and the space was much bigger than it appears in the pictures. 100% would stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Amy K.

21 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Weekend Trip

Everything was good about property except there was no mention that the only bathroom was up steep loft stairs. My husband has nerve damage in his feet and if I would have known about location of only bathroom I could have made a better decision for him to safely navigate. We had to leave and find a restroom for him to use.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

11 Dec 2023

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

Always a pleasure

Stayed here a dozen times or more now, so comfortable, clean, and owner is amazing. So quiet and safe.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

27 Aug 2023

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

Always fantastic!

Clean, well appointed, cold AC, wonderful location, nice towels, great owner. Think this is our 6 or more time to stay here.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

30 June 2023

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

Peaceful

Great location, walkability, and condition. Always enjoy this home, have stayed there about 6 times now.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phattra M.

30 May 2023

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

Sweet host and great location

Jana is a kind and sweet host. Her place is in a great locations with a tons of food and entertainment. Although the studio is behind her place but she gave us our privacy. She was very understanding about our dogs and their noise they made. Thank you again for a good experience in our first time in Austin.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher A P.

16 May 2023

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

Perfect Location; Interesting Floor Plan

For the price point, you won't find a better location. South Congress is a block away, and the main shopping and dining on South Congress is a short scooter ride or drive up the road. Even so, the neighborhood is quiet and cozy. The unit's bathroom is upstairs, and those stairs are no joke. We were grateful to find a kid/pet friendly property, but I worried about both (and me) going up and down those stairs. Oh, the back patio is fantastic. The owner uses it frequently, but she was very nice.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

11 May 2023

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

Awesome As Always

Love this place! This was our 2nd time to stay here & we will definitely be going back. Great accommodations & location. Love that it is dog friendly! Host is amazing!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wyatt J.

1 May 2023

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

Phenomenal place and host!

Jana was an awesome host and the studio was perfect. Nice and clean, close to down town, and a great place to spend a weekend. I would highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy A.

24 Apr 2023

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

Texas wedding stay

The guest is a unique, fun space in a great location with lots of great restaurants and coffee shops near by. Host Jana was awesome, she was right there to take off anything you needed. Thank you so much for being a great host!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah G.

18 Apr 2023

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

Amazing Home!

I came to Austin with my three college roommates and stayed in Jana’s property and it was so perfect for us! In a great location near SoCo, extremely clean, and Jana made the check in process seamless. Our favorite moments were relaxing on the beautiful screened porch in the morning. Would definitely recommend!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

April L.

3 Apr 2023

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

Clean, comfy and good location

Great place to stay! The studio was clean and comfortable plus having a small yard was nice for the dogs.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

29 Mar 2023

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

SOCO studio

Really nice property in a nice quiet location within walking distance or short car ride to many local shops, restaurants, and bars. Jana the owner is great as well, very helpful and there if you need anything but also non-obtrusive. One minor inconvenience was that the bathroom was upstairs, and descending the stairs might be a bit tricky for those with disabilities or perhaps the elderly. Other than that, really nice place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

8 Mar 2023

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

Excellent Stay in a Wonderful Location.

Jana was an excellent host for us and very quickly replied to texts whenever we had any questions. The location is through a gate in the back garden easily accessed with a wonderful enclosed patio area where my roommate and I read books to start our morning. It is a short walk to multiple coffee spots and a skip and a jump from many excellent restaurants due to the phenomenal location. I absolutely recommend checking out Cosmic Coffee right down the street when you stay here! There were plenty of fresh towels and clean linen for our stay as well as complimentary shampoo/conditioner/body wash with anything you need in the kitchen for meals if you choose to stay in during the evening. Free parking was a huge plus and the neighborhood was quiet. We had our lil dog Chaco with us and he greatly enjoyed meeting the other dogs of the neighborhood as we went on walks to explore the fun area! Overall - Stay here if you are looking for a fun getaway!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

5 Mar 2023

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

SOCO Studio

We enjoyed our stay at the SOCO Studio. The location fit our needs perfectly. Our host Jana was very friendly and repaired the handrail to the loft the same day we reported it. The studio was very comfortable and well equipped. We appreciated the fenced yard as we were traveling with our two pups. We would be happy to stay here again on our next visit to Austin.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chanda L.

22 Nov 2022

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

Great place

Good and safe neighborhood, 10 mins from downtown, close to everything else. Owners house is on property, but she’s very courteous and gives you your space. Lovely screened in porch and garden. Place feels bigger than it is, plenty of space for 4 adults, 2 of us shared a bed and the other 2 had their own, could fit another person on the fold out couch. No privacy for sleepers as it’s open to everything. We didn’t mind it as we were just a group of friends. Does have a steep inclined stairs and the only bathroom is upstairs. We ranged from 26-56 and used the stairs fine, even after a visit to 6th street (if you know you know lol) this is a residential neighborhood and like I said you share the space with the owner, so be prepared to be quiet. We didn’t want to disturb anyone so we kept noise to a minimum. All in all great place and location on a budget!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

1 Nov 2022

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

Great neighborhood

My husband and I were in town for a music festival and we're happy with how close we were to a lot of good restaurants. Ride shares were also always close. The studio was very clean and had up to date amenities and the home owner was available if we had any issues.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Velvet M.

26 Oct 2022

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

Very happy

I rented this place so my boys could attend the Formula One Race. It was the perfect place. Clean and had everything they needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi G.

19 Sept 2022

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

Nice place in good location

The home was clean and conveniently located. Jana was a great host. We would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristal M.

6 Sept 2022

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

Loved it!

We loved staying here! My son's really liked the house. My dogs loved the back yard. Its close to everything. Restroom is upstairs and the steps are steep, but we managed just fine. We felt right at home! :) There were even snack for the doggies! Definitely staying here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

28 Aug 2022

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

Tidy, funky

Very quiet neighborhood, convenient, very cute place with everything you need. Super clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jana Birchum

I'm a long-term South Austinite, love my hood, know my way around and am willing to share my secrets on life in Austin. I'm a visual artist, working and living in Austin for 25+ years. I love to share my city!

Why they chose this property

This is the hippest, coolest place in Austin, with a fantastic, joyous feel. Furnishings are modern and comfortable, with gorgeous photos from local music shows and artists. The neighborhood is close in, mellow and sweet. It's a great place to stay.

What makes this property unique

Private gardens and deck, unique style and design, great location. Super fun.

Languages:

English

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0 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

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Master

Bathroom 1

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