The Carriage house was constructed in 1912 and completely renovated early 2015. It is nestled 75 feet off of Congress Avenue, The house is maintained in a Park like setting with large decks under majestic live oak trees A truly spectacular setting! The house has four bedrooms with two full bathrooms. The bedrooms are made up of two queens and two full beds. It boost a modern kitchen and a beautiful dining area. The kitchen is fully equipped to serve even the most elaborate meals. The whole property is tastefully decorated and offers guests a warm inviting place to enjoy Austin''s activities. The property maintains a beautiful outside media room. The perfect place for a party. The property includes six Airstreams. Airstreams are nested under a 250 year old live oak each connected with rock paths. Must see in person to fully appreciate. Property can accommodate up to 25 sleeping — 300 event guests. Property is perfect for weddings, corporate retreats.
Property manager
W. Miles Ponder
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
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
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. 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. Power boating and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Austin, TX
What's nearby
South Congress Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Moody Theater - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Austin Convention Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Sixth Street - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Rainey Street - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Downtown Station - 6 min drive
Austin Station - 8 min drive
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Home Slice Pizza - 9 min walk
Whataburger - 8 min walk
Sandy's Hamburgers - 10 min walk
Ego's Lounge - 2 min walk
Starbucks - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is In the Heart of Austin's SOCO District pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at In the Heart of Austin's SOCO District?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at In the Heart of Austin's SOCO District?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is In the Heart of Austin's SOCO District located?
Located in the centre of Austin, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of South Congress Avenue and Lady Bird Lake. Austin Convention Center and Sixth Street are also within 1 mile (2 km). Downtown Station is 22 minutes by foot and Austin Station is 29 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a great time staying at this property for the UGA vs TX game. Felt like we were staying at a ‘Real World’ type of property. Host was extremely good with communication and had great recommendations for our group. Would stay here again and would highly recommend this spot to anyone!! 5stars
Amazing property, great location. Could not have been any more perfect for our party. Top notch host that make sure your stay is everything you were hoping for.
Fantastic property for a few families or a group of friends. Clean and comfortable with lots of amenities. Airstreams are fun for kids and adults. Owner and property manager were friendly and available if needed. One of the best locations with lots of restaurants, bars and music within walking distance. Higley recommend and will definitely be staying again!
We stayed here for my buddy's bachelor party with a group of about 20 guys. Will and Joe were extremely responsive and accommodating. Sleeping in an Airstream trailer was a fun and unique experience with a really cool vintage feel- it felt very "Austin!" Highly recommended, particularly if your group is looking for a property that is a bit unconventional.
Stayed here with our wedding party for our wedding. Utilized the space for a welcome party the night before the wedding and it was perfect. All the out of town guests loved the Austin feel and the big trees with lights over the property. Host was responsive. House had everything you would need. Cannot beat the location. This is a gem. You must stay here!
What an amazing experience! The location was perfect, within a brief walk to a ton of incredible restaurants, shops, and music venues. The home was spacious and immaculate, and the Airstreams were a complete blast. We had everything we required for our stay at this location. The host was kind and adaptable, and he went out of his way to ensure that we had a memorable trip. We would definitely recommend this to anyone, particularly groups, who are looking for a great place to stay in Austin.
We used this property as our wedding party's headquarters and it was perfect for our Austin wedding. The property managers were beyond accommodating and helpful! We were able to use the space for all our needs, and even as our wedding after party space. This location is amazing and a wow show-stopper of a place to host out of towners and friends visiting. We had a blast using the outside space and even hosted silent disco in the bar 'cave' area. This made our wedding weekend and are so happy with the property and it's managers. Highly recommend for a great Austin spot for friends!
We had a group of 14 friends staying for the Formula 1 race, bat bridge and general Austin shenanigans and it was awesome! Will, the owner along with his crew were very responsive and helpful! Everyone was impressed with the unique property in such a great and convenient location! We took advantage of the kegerator and most of the airstreams along with the house! Would definitely recommend for a group looking for a great spot close to shopping, food and the bar bridge! Such a cool experience! Great stay!
A group of 18 of us stayed at Camp Congress for 5 days. We are classmates from graduate school and are all in our 50s. We live to get together once a year in fun areas of the world. We found this property and figured it would be ideal for our group as we are pretty much self-entertaining.
The group LOVED it. The multiple hang out areas, the location, the cleanliness, and the exception communication from the hosts were stand outs.
The airstreams range in comfort level and a few of the showers were a bit "wonky" but that is part of the whole experience. We took advantage of watching a college basketball game in the "cave", played ping pong, bags/cornhole, utilized the fire pit, and played epic games inside the house. We drank our morning coffee outside on the upstairs deck and discussed the antics of the previous night. The owner and property manager is absolutely delightful and brought us extra firewood, as well as offered an early check in and a late check out. We all talked about how we would love to return. I would highly highly recommend this property for a big group that likes to have fun. Just be aware that the airstream experience is not for everyone but it certainly was for this group.
Our booking coincided with the end of a devastating ice storm in Austin. Despite that, Miles (host) went absolutely above and beyond to ensure our whole group was safe and warm, and that the property was ready for us. Additionally, Joe (property manager) was highly responsive and helpful with all our questions and needs throughout our stay! You will be well cared for by the Camp Congress team. They are truly good, caring people.
As for the property: it is quirky, unique, and eccentric -- the absolute perfect match for Austin's overall vibe. As soon as our group walked onto the property, their eyes got big with excitement for the cool, positive energy of Camp Congress. "This is SO COOL!" they kept saying. There was lots of space to house our group of 15, plus all the outdoor space was incredible once the weather warmed up. We were obsessed with the ping pong table and spent each night around the fire pit. All the TVs can be utilized for work presentations (we were there for a work retreat) which was particularly helpful. The carriage house is older and creaky -- which I loved -- but something to note if you don't like houses with hard wood floors and character. You will not find a better location in Austin for your group, with a trendy neighborhood including bars, shops, and cafes just steps out the front door, but the feeling of seclusion and privacy when you're actually on site. Would absolutely book again!
This is a fantastic property for a large group. Great location with space for gathering while still
Joe was great to work with. Highly recommend this property. Stayed with extended family for a my son’s wedding weekend. All commented they loved it and would like to return
Camp Congress delivered and then some. We were 9 couples, so the private spaces for everyone worked out great. As did the communal spaces, especially the outdoor ones. The massive canopy of trees and the lights at night combined to make it an ideal hangout for our group. The location is excellent, too: plenty of eating and drinking and music options right around there, and a short scooter ride across the river to more. Couldn't recommend this place more highly, especially to large groups.
We had an amazing time at camp congress! I was initially worried as to how we were going to house 20 people, but this venue came through. AC in the airstreams, quality bedrooms inside, everything was perfect. You can tell this house has a lot of thought out into it. And the vibes are amazing. Location on south congress can’t be beat. Can’t wait to rent this place out again in the future!
The place was amazing! We had a small group of friends stay here and the location was amazing. Close to a lot of entertainment and dining. The communication and reliability of the property managers and the team were second to none. Really great people. If you need anything Will and his Team will ensure your stay is comfortable and everyone in your party is accommodated. Thank you again for our stay Will and your Team!
We had 18 guys come in from all over the country. Will was a great host and the property/set up/location were perfect for our needs. Hot weather this weekend, but full tree cover and lots of available AC had us comfortable. Music and great food all near by.
I planned a bachelorette party for my sister and every one of us (20 girls) had the BEST time at Camp Congress! The property was honestly better than the pictures showed & we were in HEAVEN!!! We even ended up hanging out here more than planned because it had more than we even needed. On top of how perfect the property was - the owner, Will (& property manager , Joe) could not have been any more helpful!!! Will made sure to check in with us daily, offered the best suggestions of things to do, places to see, AND even left things for us to use that we didn't have/think to bring (bug spray, cooler for a boat trip, etc). I cannot recommend staying here enough. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!! We're all so sad that our weekend here has come to an end because we had the most amazing time. THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH WILL!! <3