Heart of South Congress and South 1st! Walk to all the shops & restaurants!

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8133.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Washer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Austin, TX

South Congress Avenue
3 min walk
St. Edward's University
18 min walk
Lady Bird Lake
3 min drive
Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
13 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Find yourself steps away from all the action when you book our recently updated two-story bungalow nestled just one block away from the heart of South Congress and 1st Street. Explore one of Austin’s most historic and unique neighborhoods, with hip restaurants and eclectic shopping only steps away. When you’re ready to relax, unwind under the sun in the custom landscaped front patio, perfect for people watching. If you’re looking for a quintessentially Austin experience, head straight to our SoCo home.

The Space
The 1443 sq ft bungalow offers an open concept first floor layout perfect for entertaining, featuring a main living area that flows directly to the dining room and kitchen. In the living room, sit back on a brand new sofa that converts to a pullout queen bed, or cozy up with a good book in our plush mid-century modern velvet chairs. Stay connected with high-speed internet and use our 60" Smart HD TV to stay caught up on all your favorite shows.

Head upstairs to the Master bedroom featuring a queen bed and ensuite, newly updated master bathroom with walnut cabinets, quartz countertops, and an oversized glass shower. Both guest bedrooms are down the hall and feature a queen or two twin beds with an adjacent private full bathroom.

Make the most of the Austin weather in our custom landscaped fenced-in front patio area featuring a vintage glider swing and table with chairs. Don’t forget to fire up the stainless gas grill, perfect for entertaining. Additional private fenced yard accessible from back door and driveway.

Guest Access
Our home is all yours for the duration of your Austin stay. Parking for three vehicles is available in the driveway, with additional free street parking out front. Safely and easily enter through the front door via electronic keypad.

South Congress and South 1st streets only steps away...with Magnolia Cafe and Polvo’s at either end of the street. Cruise down South Congress Avenue on foot to snag some famous Torchy’s Tacos. Then take your photo in front of the iconic “i love you so much” wall art before catching some live music at the Continental Club. The absolute best of Austin is just a short walk from the front door!

There's no better way to experience the true Austin vibe than this gorgeous home in Austin's most coveted neighborhood!

Property manager

owner/property manager

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 25

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Austin

Located in Austin, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lady Bird Lake and Zilker Park, while Moody Theater and Austin City Limits are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium or Moody Center. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby kayaking, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.

Austin, TX

What's nearby

South Congress Avenue - 3 min walk
Moody Theater - 3 min drive
Austin Convention Center - 4 min drive
Sixth Street - 4 min drive
Zilker Park - 4 min drive

Getting around

Austin Station - 10 min drive
Downtown Station - 11 min drive
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪Torchys Tacos - ‬5 min walk
‪Magnolia Cafe South - ‬3 min walk
‪The Meteor - ‬5 min walk
‪June's - ‬6 min walk
‪Bouldin Creek Coffee House - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart of South Congress and South 1st! Walk to all the shops & restaurants! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Heart of South Congress and South 1st! Walk to all the shops & restaurants! located?

Located in South Congress, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of South First Street and South Congress Avenue. Sixth Street and University of Texas at Austin are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Connie H.

6 Nov 2022

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

Fantastic SoCo location

Family & pet friendly. Ideal for our family needing a nice place to stay while undergoing remodel. Great location close to SoCo but not too close that you have to deal with parking cars & crowds.

Stayed 70 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

24 Oct 2022

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

Great location with plenty of room!

We had a group of 6 adults and this was perfect. Areas to relax, cook and eat together. Walking to lots of restaurants. Great communication with host. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tristan M.

5 Dec 2021

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

Great stay

We had a great stay for a weekend visit. Great location and host, and the house was perfect for our group of 5. Would return again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

14 Oct 2021

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

ACL weekend ✌🏽

Great little house with all the at home amenities you need, the location is fantastic lots of cute coffee shops & restaurants within walking distance.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meghan F., Austin

5 Oct 2021

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

Awesome Location & Great Host in ATX!

I live in ATX and rented this property for guest while my house was being rennovated during ACL! The location is amazing and just steps away from SoCo shopping, murals, and more. The front yard is also fenced in and was great for my pup. We were able to sit out there, people watch, and burn off some of his energy before leaving the house. The host was also amazing and offered the perfect amount of communication. I highly recommend staying here if your looking to be in the action without it being overwhelming.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

13 June 2020

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

Just what we needed

We stayed at home for several days while our house was under construction. The house was perfect. Super clean and well maintained Loved the patio. Close to lots of things on S 1st and S Congress

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Whitney G.

14 Mar 2020

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

Great home in the PERFECT location!

My family (husband and 2 kids 10&6) stayed here. The home was even better in person! It was immaculate. The home had anything and everything you could think of, which is great when on vacation (even more so when you’re with your kids!) The home is walking distance to SO MANY THINGS! The bats under the Congress Bridge, biking and walking trails along Lady Bird Lake, non motorized water sports on Lady Bird Lake, shopping and art all over Congress street, a 10 minute walk over the bridge to The heart of downtown if you desire) We grilled out one night and sat outside while the kids played in the fenced in front yard. It was perfect. This location has it all. The owners were in touch once we made our reservation and made sure our stay was great. As a family that travels often, we appreciate a well thought out VRBO and are even more happy to share our over the top good experiences with you. Check out this place while in Austin, you won’t be disappointed.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

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

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

26 May 2016

Great location, had everything we needed!

My family and I rented this house for a small family gathering in Austin. Having never been to Austin before, I took the recommendation of a relative who lives in town on where the best spot is... he was not kidding that this house was right near tons of local attractions, shops and restaurants. We were able to walk to the Magnolia Cafe 2 blocks down, and were able to get ice cream / snacks / do some shopping whenever we felt like. The house itself was great, very clean and decorated nicely. The kitchen was full of everything we needed, the beds all had good quality linens and blankets. There was plenty of street parking for our cars. Really it was everything I could want from a rental, so it was overall a very good experience.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2016

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

8/10 Good

Hilery S.

1 Apr 2016

Great place within walking distance of everything we needed.

Home was clean and well decorated, with all the amenities we could possibly need. Owner was very responsive and easy to work with. Location was great - walking distance from shops, restaurants and bars. Quick uber ride or 25 minute walk into the heart of the city. Definitely recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

John K.

27 Dec 2015

Great property; great owner.

From the get go communications with the owner were excellent; can't say enough good things about the owner's responsiveness to our inquiries. Upon arrival we were very pleased to see the property true if not better than represented by the pictures. Owner obviously took extra time to make sure our experience with the property was a positive one and that we were comfortable. The property very, very clean. Functionality of the house is excellent. There is a back yard (of sorts) behind the driveway, but the house is set toward the back of the lot - no worries, a masonry deck/seating area on the corner of the front yard is perfect. Neighborhood is very safe and while somewhat busy, quiet. For this trip it was two couples, and the house was perfect for us. Highly recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2015

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

4 Oct 2015

Great Location! Great House!

Our family of 5 stayed here for a fun weekend in Austin! It was a great location as we could easy walk to South Congress and great restaurants on 1st street. We loved the patio and grill! Thanks Nathan for letting us stay! It was a wonderful birthday weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2015