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Charming Apartment In Central Austin

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Historic Aldridge Place Guest Apartment
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
    University of Texas at Austin
    16 min walk
    Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    3 min drive
    Blanton Museum of Art
    4 min drive
    Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    19 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Charming Apartment In Central Austin

Centrally located charming one bedroom / one bath apartment nestled in the heart of one of Austin's most treasured neighborhoods -- historic Aldridge Place. This apartment was built in the 1930's behind the original home from 1925. Fully updated with full kitchen, and full bath.

Enjoy the central location of this 650 square foot guesthouse that sleeps 2 (Queen). Has a full-size pullout couch in the living room for children or 1 adult. Located 5 houses from "The Drag" (Guadalupe Street) and only a few minutes walk to numerous restaurants, grocery stores, University of Texas, and Central Market organic grocery & park. We are located less than a mile from the hospital district (Austin Heart, Seton, St. David’s, University Medical/Brackenridge, and Dell Children’s). We are less than 2 miles from the State Capital and Downtown. Slightly over 4 miles to Zilker Park where Barton Springs and all of the major festivals occur. This quaint apartment has kept it's historic charm while adding modern comforts of carpet, free wi-fi, Netflix, & HD TV.

Located on public bus routes and free University of Texas Shuttle route.

No parties please. We regret that smoking is not permitted indoors.

Property manager

Mark Feist

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Mature and house broken pets. Fee applied

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The full-size sleeper-sofa will fit one adult or 2 small children with families.
Travelers who bring pets without a prior agreement will lose the security deposit.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Austin

Located on a lake, this guesthouse is in North University, a neighbourhood in Austin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake, 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 jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • University of Texas at Austin - 16 min walk
  • Moody Center - 4 min drive
  • Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium - 5 min drive
  • Sixth Street - 5 min drive
  • Texas State Capitol - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Plaza Saltillo Station - 7 min drive
  • Austin Station - 11 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabo Bob's Burritos - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand #2 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cheba Hut Toasted Subs - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Black's BBQ - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Apartment In Central Austin pet-friendly?

Yes, Charming Apartment In Central Austin allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Apartment In Central Austin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Apartment In Central Austin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Apartment In Central Austin located?

Located in North University, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin and University of Texas at Austin. Sixth Street and Austin Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mom's visit to Austin
I have talked to my mother and my sister and they have both thoroughly enjoyed their stay at this property! Mark has been an absolute top-notch host. We will definitely plan to stay here once again on our next visit!! Thanks so much for everything!!!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monika P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home away from home
I loved my stay at this place! Perfect location and super cozy! Plus, Mark has thought of everything a person could possibly need. The kitchen is well stocked. You can find every cleaning supply necessary. Even beach towels are there! A laundromat is walking distance. The apartment is drenched in sunlight and quiet. And Mark was super accommodating for the entire duration of my stay, often checking in with me and making sure I didn't need anything. I will definitely stay there again! Thank you for providing me with a perfect home away from home!
Stayed 63 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A peaceful treehouse/retreat!
This is by far the nicest VRBO experience I've ever had, and Mark is a super host who goes many extra miles; I do hope I can come back sometime! The place was completely comfortable in hot, sticky summer weather. I especially appreciated having a well-equipped kitchen so I could cook myself meals. Bathroom, bedroom all peaceful, comfortable, well-equipped. A delightful place!
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our charming central home.
We had such a great experience staying at Mark’s apartment. This listing is for the upstairs portion, which I thought would be a detractor, but ended up being fantastic. Something pleasant about walking up the almost treehouse-like staircase into your secluded pad above street level. Anyways, many positives here: 1) Location As second-time Austinites we wanted to see a new area (last time was near South Lamar). This central area ended up being perfect in so many respects. First, the neighborhood itself is wonderful. Many beautiful homes, tons of charm and lots of sidewalks and grassy park areas fit for a dog or picnic. It is also walkable to a ton of great restaurants and hip spots (co-op, coffee, outdoor beer hall, juiceland). Driving to Zilker Park was ~10 min which we tried to do nearly every day. And you’re also 15-20 min each way to either south Austin or north (domain). 2) The host Mark is a sweet guy. He was communicative from the start and welcomed us with a friendly phone call on our way in. He also made great local recommendations and offered assistance with anything that we needed. You can tell he cares. 3) Comfort The memory foam mattress is very comfortable, and the place has a cozy feel to it. It has all the essentials, and Roku TV was a nice touch. Mind you the kitchen is quaint so we weren’t cooking any extravagant meals. So much takeout nearby though. Also want to mention the hot water in the shower is solid. Like very good. There are a few things that could be updated, but I’m sure Mark’s aware. And to be fair the furniture is a little more dated, but it fits the space. That said, my partner and I both telecommuted for our month stay, and it worked just fine. All in all a great stay, and we would love to come back soon. Thanks again Mark!

10/10 Excellent

Deen M., Highland Village, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favorite place to stay in Austin
This was our second time staying at this property and it was just as nice as the previous visit. Check in and communication were easy. The apartment was clean with lots of natural light. It was stocked with all of the kitchen items, bathroom items and linens that we needed. Parking was convenient. The bed was comfortable and the living room was great for relaxing. The location is convenient for us. We will look forward to staying here the next time we are in Austin!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

justin l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great choice for visiting a UT student
the whole process was easy from start to finish and the unit was great. it was clean and quiet and very convenient to campus. highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay
We had come to celebrate our daughter’s wedding. Mark Feist’s accommodations were perfect. Clean, well located and comfortable the setting allowed us time to relax from day’s activities. Mark is a great host, available and friendly; we knew that we didn’t need to worry about a thing during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lieke B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we needed for our Austin getaway
Cozy apartment in a quiet neighborhood with restaurants nearby. Super easy check in and communication through tour stay!

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to campus and super convenient
My daughter and I stayed 2 nights for parents weekend. Great location, close to everything we wanted to do. Very safe and clean! And the owner, Mark, made sure we had everything we needed. Will definitely stay here again for events at UT.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for Austin
This is a very well-equipped, perfectly located, relaxed property that feels like home as soon as you enter it.

8/10 Good

Angela G., Milwaukee, WI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy Austin access for ACS weekend!
Mark was great to work with! Very easy to get around Austin from this location!

10/10 Excellent

Deen M., Highland Village, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Austin Apartment
This apartment was delightful! It was clean, cozy and stocked with everything we needed. The bed and seating in the living room were very comfortable. The check in process and communication with the owner were easy. The location was quiet and convenient to many great places to eat. We travel to Austin often and will definitely want to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip with my grandson
Visited Austin for a long weekend with my 12-year-old grandson. The space was perfect for us. What a convenient location!

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment, excellent location
My husband and I enjoyed our stay. The apartment is clean, spacious, and in quiet neighborhood within walking distance of many restaurants.

10/10 Excellent

Janet D., Fairburn Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment
My husband and I loved the apartment! It was in a great location and and a nice walk to many restaurants and an awesome thrift store!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chilton S., Memphis, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, Great Location, and Spacious
I stayed in the upstairs apartment. It is a very nice property right near the UT campus and other attractions. The property was very clean, it had a well stocked kitchen, ample seating areas, and a nice bedroom & bathroom. I would recommend staying here to anyone. I will offer two caveats to anyone staying here: 1. If you are a light sleeper or if non-ambient noise bothers you, then the place might not be for you. The walls are thin and you can hear most noises outside and from the apartment below you. It wasn't loud enough to bother me but for extremely light sleepers, it could be a problem. 2. The shower head is about 5'8'' from the floor of the tub. Being 6'0'' tall, it wasn't hard for me to duck down and get a nice shower, but for anyone 6'3'' or taller, it would be a bit of an inconvenience. Neither of these are deal breakers and Mark was a great host, as he was responsive but also gave you your privacy. He was very flexible about check-in / check-out and nice to converse with through text messages. The bed was comfortable and the apartment was much nicer than staying in a hotel room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Kalyn W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Charming in an OK kind of way
This place is definitely very Austin-y if that makes sense. So if you are someone who really doesn't mind a more low key way of vacationing then this place should be fine for you. But know that it is very old, has very stained carpets, old and very noisy window units (which thankfully did cool despite the noise), all the doors stick, and the deadbolt doesn't work on the front door. Also the neighbors across the street where you have to park do not mow their yard, so passengers be careful getting out because we found out the hard way the un-mowed yard is full of stinging nettle. Fairly cute place, just not our cup of tea.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Terry F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
The apartment was just as shown in pictures. We were comfortable and love the decor. We were close to all the places we wanted to see.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Fun in Austin!
The property is great and very well-located. You can walk to many restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carl T.

Restful Retreat in Austin
We thoroughly enjoyed the apartment, and were VERY comfortable. The location was central to all the events we had scheduled; in other words: Perfect! We will keep it in mind for future stays. Carl and Debbie
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Carrie P.

Austin
Nice location near University of Texas. We spent a week exploring Austin, San Antonio and the Hill Country.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Cheryl M.

Cute Apartment Near University of Texas
Very cute and clean vintage apartment! 2nd floor of a 2 unit building, with lots of vintage charm. Kitchen was well equipped and there was plenty of room. Very sunny, but with shutters to keep out the light when you want to sleep in. Parking was on the street, but always available. We enjoyed staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

Good location and amenities
Great walkable location for university and downtown - clean, bright, spacious, convenient to the co-op/grocery, well-equipped kitchen, plenty of room to spread out. We could invite friends and family to visit us (instead of just visiting them)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

Great apartment in convenient location
We stayed 3 nights in the upper floor unit. The apartment has plenty of windows bringing in natural sunlight which is always a top criteria for us. Yet, was very private at the same time. The neighborhood is very peaceful and quiet with easy access to downtown and if you have business at UT, is within easy walking distance. Also due to its proximity to UT, there are quite a few nice restaurants and other amenities nearby. Next time we visit Austin, we will definitely stay in this location again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel V.

Quier and super nice place to stay.
I have found it as a very nicely decorated and super clean place to stay. Super spacious for 1 or 2 people. Has everything you need. Locations is awesome close to amenties and closer than you would expect tomthe centre. Whenever coming back to Austin, i would definitely would like to repeat!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

About the host

Hosted by Mark Feist

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The property owner has lived all over the world. He enjoys people of every color and ethnicity. He settled in Austin 18 years ago and knows the city very well. He has been known to have a glass of wine and share his local knowledge on occasion.

Why they chose this property

This property is in Aldridge Place between the university and Hyde Park. It was Austin's first planned development with many of the homes designated as historic. One of the most notable features is Adams / Hemphill Park that runs through it's center. The history of Adams-Hemphill Park dates to 1912, when Lewis Hancock (1856-1920) donated more than two acres along Hemphill Creek for use as a park. Hancock, who served as mayor of Austin from 1895-1897, was an influential figure at the turn of the twentieth century. Developer of the Austin Country Club and the namesake of Hancock Center, Lewis Hancock donated the land for Hemphill Park when he began selling tracts of land in the Aldridge Place neighborhood in 1912.

What makes this property unique

The apartment has been restored to it's original state other than the addition of new carpet, electricity, and plumbing. It has all the original built ins, windows, kitchen and bath tile. This neighborhood enclave is unique in Austin and a pleasure to explore while strolling the park.

Languages:

English
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