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Historic Harthan

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Living area
Living area
Interior
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Sixth Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Moody Theater
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • University of Texas at Austin
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Harthan

This space is a delightful mix of beauty, comfort, and location. We keep an immaculate, cozy home perfectly nestled near the best Austin has to offer. Pecan Square Cafe, Clark's, Lin Asian Bar + Dim Sum, and Swedish Hill restaurants are next door!

The apartment is a 2b/1b with plenty of large windows, outside porch, beautiful garden area, water fountains, comfy beds (2 queens – one in each bedroom; and 1 queen+ futon in living room).

Walkable to many restaurants (Pecan Square Cafe, Clark's, Lin Asian Bar + Dim Sum, Z-tejas, Bar Peached, Cipollina, Galaxy Cafe, Josephine House, Jeffery's), Cafe Medici (coffee lover's heaven), as well as neighborhood parks and pools. Also within walking distance of 6th Street (for bar hoppers), 2nd Street (for shoppers), the Warehouse District (for food-o-philes), Whole Foods (their flagship store) and our beloved BookPeople (for bookworms).

Includes Full kitchen (stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, Nespresso coffee machine, French press, blender, dishwasher, etc).

Not for guests who want to party. No parties or excessive noise; No loud noise after 9pm weekdays and 10pm weekends (residential area). Please be mindful as there is an apartment below you and that loud sounds can easily disturb guest(s) downstairs and/or neighbors. Thank you for your consideration.

Early check-in: Generally guests check-out and then we need several hours to sparkle and clean the apartment. You can check-in early after 11:30am, as long as you know that the space will probably not yet be clean.

Late check-out: If no guests are checking in the day you leave, then you can have a late check-out. Otherwise, we will need to start cleaning to be ready for the next guests.

Bag drop: You are always welcomed to drop you bags off early or leave them to pick up later in the day (if so contact us beforehand so that we can make arrangements).

Parking: In the back of the house is the carport. You can use either one of the two spots available. However, do not use the other spot (as it is reserved for someone else).

Although we recommend renting a car, here are other ways of getting around:
• Lyft, Uber and Taxis.
• Austin B-cycle (bike sharing).
• Car2go (membership required).
• CapMetro (Austin's public transportation is not that great).

If you need any questions or special requests, just let us know.

Property manager

Chet Hornung

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties or excessive noise; No loud noise after 9pm weekdays and 10pm weekends (residential area).
Please be mindful as there is an apartment below you and loud sounds can easily disturb the guest(s) downstairs and/or neighbors.
If you have any problem, please let us know immediately so that we can take care of it immediately.

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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Austin

Located in Austin, this holiday home 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Sixth Street - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Moody Theater - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Austin Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Zilker Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Downtown Station - 10 min drive
  • Austin Station - 14 min walk
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whole Foods - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tiniest Bar In Texas - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Better Half Coffee & Cocktails - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪24 Diner - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Arroyo - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Harthan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Harthan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Harthan?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Harthan located?

Located in Clarksville, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of West Sixth Street, Sixth Street and Lady Bird Lake. Moody Theater and South Congress Avenue are also within 2 miles (3 km). Austin Station is 14 minutes by foot and Downtown Station is 27 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 88 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MALCOLM W.

Nice location, clean and well presented

We enjoyed our stay at this property The property was clean and well presented The location is close enough to walk to town We also made use of the board/card games available
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Spring weekend

Easy check-in, amazingly appointed! Had questions and owner was extremely responsive. Great spot near lots of great spots!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi H.

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

Great Place

Location was good, walkable to a few restaurants. Beds were comfortable, house was cozy. Owner was responsive when questions came up or recommendations were needed. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Conference

We enjoyed our stay thank you so much again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Fantastic

Wonderful location…wonderful place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

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

Great location, well stocked and comfotable

Great communication with the property owner. Check-in was easy. The house is located on the edge of Austin and it's a quick ride into downtown. It is comfortable and well-stocked.It is near downtown businesses and restaurants, so there is noise in the morning such as delivery and garbage trucks. This is by no means a deal breaker, but something to be aware of if you don't live in a city and are used to such noises.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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

Absolutely wonderful property

The house is a wonderful 1920s bungalow. Couldn't have been better for a memorable father/daughter weekend. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jimmy m.

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

Awesome House

I absolutely recommend staying here!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

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

Amazing Stay in Austin

Great place with responsive hosts. House has everything you need for the perfect Austin visit. Highly recommend
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

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

Perfect home in great location!

Host provides everything you need for a comfortable stay. Home is located in a nice, walkable neighborhood with restaurants nearby. Make this your home base for a visit to Austin!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joanna W.

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

Responsive property manager

The property manager was very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

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

Comfy, clean, great location

We visited Austin for a four-day BBQ extravaganza, and this cozy cottage was the perfect home base. It was 100+ degrees every day and we'd come home full of food and overheated--and opening the door to that sweet, sweet AC was exactly what we needed. The beds were comfortable, the towels plentiful, and a cute little bakery/coffee place was right around the corner. We'd definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin M.

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

Fun weekend get away

We had a friend graduating in Austin so we all went and got a place to stay to celebrate and this place was perfect. Very conveniently located with lots of stuff to do around.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janie O.

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

Graduation

This property was perfect for accommodating our family of five as we celebrated our daughter's graduation from UT. There was plenty of room for relaxing and entertaining. The ocation was in walking distance from all the new and trendy restaurants and bars. I would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

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

Excellent area to stay in a historical house

This historical house was on a dead end street that was very quiet. The linen was very soft. Plenty of pillows and blankets. Kitchen was fully stocked. Bathroom had everything you need. Magnifying mirror, cotton balls, Q-tips, very fluffy bathroom towels. Shampoo conditioner. Blow dryer. I stayed there visiting my twin boys. We walked around everywhere. Very centrally located to everything. Would definitely stay there again. Cons: It is very loud loud in the morning from trash trucks to gardeners. Woke us up in the morning around 715 every morning. I think it may be because there are restaurants next to house. Master bathroom mattress is very firm
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

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

Wonderful Home Great Location

Beautiful historic home with lots of character in a quiet neighborhood. Walking distance to good restaurants and close to fun activities. Clean and equipped with everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pepper V.

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

A walk away

Loved the location! About a 10 minute walk to some bars, close enough to some shopping and restaurants. (Dim Sum is amazing). The house was perfect. It had anything and everything you could possibly need and very clean. Finding the location and parking was really easy. The yard is also beautiful. Next time I'm in Austin I would definitely stay at this VRBO again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo S.

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

Austin Weekend Trip

The property was great and provided us with access to so many nearby locations for food and entertainment.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regan T.

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

Exactly what we needed/wanted.

No issues, seamless experience. Watch your head going in the laundry room, though. One of our group learned that the hard way. Location is walkable to 6th Street bars.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele V.

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

Adorable house

Perfect location that is very walkable to many local restaurants! Lunch at Lin Asian Bar was amazing, and drinks at Howard’s were great. Also really close to the famous Waterloo Records, which was a surprising plus we were not expecting! The house was super clean and comfy. We felt very safe there. Beds very comfy too!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa S.

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

Great Austin Neighborhood

Loved the location of the property. The house was the perfect size for 4 guests. Was able to quickly Uber or walk to all locations in Austin. House was clean and cute.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt B.

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

Convenient, clean, and cozy

A brief visit to attend our daughter’s graduation was enhanced by our stay in Historic Harthan. The house was lovely and we were in walking distance of several shops and restaurants. Easy parking and check in and out. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Loved it!

We absolutely loved your property. It was soooo charming and had everything we needed. It was so convenient to downtown and shopping. Loads of restaurants to choose from. We walked down to the Asian restaurant...delish!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

David G.

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

Lovely and quaint

We really enjoyed our stay. Especially the location. Only downside was the noise adjacent to the property I.e restaurants and garbage trucks, traffic etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Chet Hornung

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An Austin native, I grew up in Austin and have lived in Austin almost 40 years. I loves traveling, experiencing new cultures, tasting new foods, and meeting new people. It makes me happy to provide a beautiful and immaculate home-away-from-home for people who wish to experience Austin.

Why they chose this property

The location of this vacation rental gets the best of both worlds -- a taste of urban living in a quaint and historic neighborhood. Located in the center of the city and only a stone's throw from downtown's many attractions.

What makes this property unique

Harthan Street is Austin's first Local Historic District. It is a residential street one block long, extending north from West 6th Street. Located within the West Line National Register Historic District, it is composed of ten houses, of which the earliest home, The A. J. Jernigan House, known as Las Ventanas (directly across the street) was built in 1875. Our house was built in 1917.

Languages:

English, Spanish