Best Central Location/Private Urban Oasis/ Travis Heights Near SoCo & Downtown

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Entire home

Comfy reading chair in loft bedroom (mind your head when you stand up!)

Loft bedroom has queen individual coil/memory foam pillow top mattress.

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

1 bathroomSleeps 460.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Austin, TX

South Congress Avenue
‪16 min walk‬
Austin Convention Center
‪3 min drive‬
Sixth Street
‪4 min drive‬
Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Travis Heights is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Austin and is tucked under expansive Live Oak trees that are hundreds of years old! Tiny House may be tucked away in a beautiful and quiet neighborhood, but it's an easy walk to the best of South Congress (SoCo), the Congress St. bats, and is also close to downtown and East-side restaurants, bars and clubs. The Whip-in, a close walk, is an eclectic restaurant, bar and live music venue whose origins were a simple corner store. Want some quiet time? Take a walk through the neighborhood to Big Stacy Park, or swim in Big Stacy Pool- open all year round! Travis Heights has the best of everything!

Property manager

Amy Sherman

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Open loft, so young children not recommended.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Pet fee additional.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside only!

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 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 holiday home is in South Congress, a neighbourhood in Austin. 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

South Congress Avenue - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
Austin Convention Center - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
Rainey Street - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Sixth Street - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
Moody Theater - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

Plaza Saltillo Station - 10 min drive
Austin Station - 11 min drive
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪Whataburger - ‬18 min walk
‪Cidercade Austin - ‬19 min walk
‪Rosita’s Al Pastor Taco Truck - ‬19 min walk
‪1618 Asian Fusion - ‬19 min walk
‪Come and Take It Live - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Central Location/Private Urban Oasis/ Travis Heights Near SoCo & Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Central Location/Private Urban Oasis/ Travis Heights Near SoCo & Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Central Location/Private Urban Oasis/ Travis Heights Near SoCo & Downtown?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Best Central Location/Private Urban Oasis/ Travis Heights Near SoCo & Downtown located?

This family-friendly Austin holiday home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lady Bird Lake and South Congress Avenue. Austin Convention Center and Sixth Street are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tara T.

10 Apr 2025

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

Private and peaceful

Clean, comfortable spot to stay in Austin. Easy check-in, easy access to local spots. We appreciated the kitchen stocked with coffee and water. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzane F.

17 Mar 2025

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

Like staying in a friend's guest house. Can't wait to come back!

Amy was terrific. She was a great communicator and when I asked about a bike, she cleaned up her old mountain bike for me to borrow. From the moment I arrived at the property, thoughtful touches made it feel like I was staying at a friend's place: a fresh pint of half and half for coffee, granola bars and microwave popcorn for those snack-attacks, extra Q-tips in the bathroom, an extra fan and blankets, plenty of condiments including butter, hot sauce in the fridge... The layout was great, the downstairs had the kitchen with bar counter, couch and desk areas. The "Tiny House" had a front porch and just outside the window a fire pit with a ring of chairs. I can't wait to come back with friends and take advantage of a summer night.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara V.

19 Feb 2025

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

Mother/daughter weekend

My teen daughter and I spent the weekend in this cute tiny house. Great location, quiet neighborhood, easy parking. Host is a great communicator!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

12 Nov 2024

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

Tiny home stocked with everything you need!

Amy’s place was awesome. Tiny but mighty! Super clean and stocked with everything you’ll need for a comfortable stay. She’s a great communicator, offers amazing tips, and responds quickly. It’s a 20 minute walk to soco and a quick Uber to 6th/downtown so easy access to all the fun!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

22 Oct 2024

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

Highly recommend

My 11 year old son and I were visiting for the F1 race and wanted a small, quiet, and centrally located place to stay. Amy's tiny house fit the bill perfectly. It's in a great neighborhood walkable to all the shops and restaurants on South Congress and close to downtown and campus. Amy was a great communicator and went above and beyond to ensure we had a great stay. We realized we'd have a much better race day experience if we had collapsible chairs and Amy dug a few out of storage for us to borrow. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben J.

9 Apr 2024

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

Quiet house in great neighborhood

Quiet, peaceful house in great neighborhood near south congress. Great hospitality from property owner.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randa N.

1 Apr 2024

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

Easter Weekend

This was in a great neighborhood. The host had all the toiletries and snacks! We were visiting our adult kids and this place provided a gathering place during the day. Thanks so much.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison V.

20 Oct 2023

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

Terrific Tiny House

Excellent location and well-appointed tiny home. We had everything we needed, street parking was readily available, and the house was convenient to everywhere we visited while in town. Amy was a great host. We recommend this home!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

sarah s.

10 Oct 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tiny House

Really cute house. Set up is very minimal. The host was amazing sent really in-depth emails about what to see and do in the local area. Also very clear instructions on how to access the property. Very responsive to issues that we had whilst staying there. Unfortunately didn't get to meet the host, but met her two cats who were adorable. We stayed primarily for the ACL festival. The festival grounds were within walking distance (if you like walking). Close to congress street and Zilker Park, lots of opportunities to paddleboard and kayak on the river.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew A.

9 May 2023

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

Great place

Loved the little place! Great location!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeni B.

4 May 2023

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

Sisters’ trip

My sis and I met in Austin for the weekend after her conference there. This was the perfect spot for us to catch up and hit the town. Very cute tiny house with just what we needed. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrissie P.

16 Apr 2023

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

Perfect space!

This mini house was the perfect size, space, and location for our extended weekend in Austin. It was quiet, safe, and had all the amenities needed. It felt super cozy and we looked forward to heading back there after being out and about. I’d def recommend and stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faith G.

15 Nov 2022

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

Great place

This “Tiny House” was great!!! Clean, well equipped and great location. Highly recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

1 Nov 2022

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

Loved this place!

Great location in a quietly nice neighborhood. Cute tiny house loft had everything I needed. Everything was easily accessible. Not far from downtown, the springs and the main freeway. Host was quick to respond. I will definitely stay here again next time I am in Austin.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian U.

29 Oct 2022

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

Great Tiny House

The tiny house was great! There was a lot more room than we had initially anticipated, and Amy was a great host by providing list of activities to do in Austin during our stay. The house is well kept, in a quiet area, but close enough to a lot of great locations.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Santiago R.

24 June 2022

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

Cool fun getaway

Was hard not to imagine living long term in this tiny home! We loved our time here

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa H., Minneapolis, MN USA

7 June 2022

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

Great location for exploring

The Tiny House had everything we need, nothing we didn’t, and we really enjoyed our stay. The description of the property, amenities, and the pictures in the listing are thorough and accurate. The Tiny House was a great jumping off point for spending time in the South of Congress and East Austin. We really enjoyed exploring these areas so the proximity was great. The availability of Lyfts also helped – while a number of destinations are within walking distance, sidewalks were rare. Communication with Amy was easy and seamless. Amy’s messages were always friendly, helpful, clear, and prompt, and she made check-in a breeze. The info she provided about nearby neighborhoods prior to our visit went above & beyond! The weather was quite hot during our stay. The wall unit a/c is pretty loud & located next to the bed - i would consider earplugs next time. Looking forward to our next visit to Austin!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger R.

17 May 2022

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

Nice spot. Austin is a busy town. Great place to chill.

Great place for me. Cool spot for me to hang out. Close to the action. Great cats on premises. Kitchen was stocked for my coffee needs. Nice and safe.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne N.

22 Apr 2022

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

Everything you need in a tiny space!

While we stayed there for the location in Travis Heights, we loved the tiny house and the outdoor space with the gorgeous live oak canopy. The inside has everything you need-even some classic board games. :)

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Christine O.

12 Apr 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Generally all good

The yard could be a bit more "picked up" - but other than that it was a nice place to stay with about a 20 minute walk to South Congress.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

18 Oct 2021

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

Convenient and cozy

Perfect location for exploring South Congress and Downtown! Very comfortable and cozy space in a beautiful Austin neighborhood.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve Y.

21 Sept 2021

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

Great Spot for 2!

I stayed with a friend. Amy greeted us warmly and provided a breakdown of the house and neighborhood. The little house with loft bedroom was clean and equipped with linens, coffee, and everything necessary in the kitchen. The couch is plenty comfortable for sleeping. The yard sits under a beautiful elm tree with a comfortable place to relax and hang out. We used the 2 bicycles to explore the city. Amy was kind and responsive. We’re very grateful for the time we spent in Austin at Amy’s place!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

16 Nov 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close Enough

It was fine. The backyard space was a little dumpy and I wouldn’t have hung outside. No curtains on the windows, so a little more privacy would have been nice. The sofa bed is broken, so thank goodness my daughter could just sleep on the coach. This was only my second time using VRBO, so I don’t have much to compare it to. I was a little disappointed, but I could stay there again if it’s just me and my wife. Not safe for little kids as they could fall off the loft.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

6 Mar 2020

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

Great tiny house in a great neighborhood

Amy went above and beyond - broken coffee maker? I had a new one in 30min. The tiny house sits below a giant live oak in the back yard of a house on top of a hill in a great Austin neighborhood that has all of the cool “Austin-vibe” landscaping and neat stuff. It was super quiet and peaceful, so much that I was able to sleep days and work nights while I was in town on business. I was looking to get away from the business of the hotel chains, and this spot was perfect with it’s quick access to the hike and bike trails around the lake. I will look to stay here when I am in town in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stacy F.

1 Mar 2020

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

Fun weekend stay

Enjoyed staying in a gorgeous neighborhood in this funky lofted space.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

About the host

Hosted by Amy Sherman

I moved to Austin from San Francisco, sight unseen, 25 years ago and we've grown up together. I rented, then bought, my current home and have been here ever since. My house has been the hub of many gatherings and I'm a natural host- just ask my friends!

I'm active and am always up for adventure around town, out of town and around the world. I enjoy traveling, have lived abroad and logged many global miles, but it’s always nice to come home to enjoy all that Austin has to offer: music, dancing, natural springs, or enjoying the hike and bike trail along Lady Bird Lake.

I've been in the hospitality business for several years as a travel agent, bartender, catering and event coordinator, and would love to show you why Austin is the place to be!

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

Premier Host

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Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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