Light-filled 3 bd / 2 ba with separate work studio. Pet friendly!

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4139 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Austin, TX

South Congress Avenue7 min walk
Austin Convention Center5 min drive
Sixth Street5 min drive
Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)11 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Garden

About this property

1500 sq ft newly furnished, bright, comfortable 3 bd/2ba 1500 sq ft house on a quiet street. Separate studio, perfect for work, yoga, study.

Primary bedroom has King bed, second bedroom has Queen bed, 3rd bedroom has small pull-out sofa, suitable for a child.

Separate work studio with desk, couch, high speed WiFi.

Walk to So Congress St, 2 miles to the heart of downtown, and 3.5 miles from UT.on a quiet street that is .5 miles from So Congress St, 2 miles to the heart of downtown, and 3.5 miles from UT. Walking distance to St Edwards University. Easy access to shops, restaurants, bars, and some of the best live music venues in Austin.

Living area has beautiful skylights and marble floors. TV is set up for all streaming channels. Region free Blu-ray player. Google fiber high speed WiFi including extender in separate work studio.

Tons of windows on all sides of house make it bright and cheerful.

Primary bedroom with king bed , lots of linens, and walk-in closet that connects to the first full bath.

Second bedroom has queen bed, lots of linens, walk-in closet that connects to the second full bath.

Third bedroom has a small sofa bed, desk, chair, printer, and task lighting. Can be used as a child's bedroom and/or additional workspace.

Large, fully enclosed back porch enables you to enjoy Texas weather with protection from Texas mosquitoes! Perfect for breakfast, cocktails, relaxing.

Large kitchen with Bosch dishwasher, stainless refrigerator, gas stove, and Nespresso espresso maker. Kitchen is stocked with espresso pods and a variety of teas. You’ll also find the following:
• Electric Kettle
• Microwave
• Toaster
• Personal Blender (for smoothies)
• Nespresso Machine (and pods)
• Mr. Coffee Drip Coffee Machine
• Coffee Bean Grinder
• Instant Pot

Washer-dryer in the house.

Google Nest temperature control system for heat and A/C.

Lighted front and back yards.

House is perfect for one or two couples or a couple and child. Can comfortably sleep four. Separate work space a bonus for WFH couples or friends.

Driveway for off-street parking.

GUEST ACCESS
You will receive a unique keypad code for self-check-in.

YOUR HOST
I love this house and I love Austin! Happy to recommend places to eat, listen to music, get coffee. I'm a writer who has spend many happy creative hours in this house. There is something special about it! If you're looking for a peaceful space to relax and rest while being super close to everything Austin has to offer, this is your spot.

NEIGHBORHOOD
Quiet street, peaceful neighborhood. Easy access to S Congress bars and restaurants, Convention Center, and Town Lake running and biking trails.

PUBLIC TRANSIT
Bus to downtown a block away. Uber/Lyft within minutes.

Property manager

Susan Piver Browne

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)

Small pet ok

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking (of anything) in house or enclosed porch.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

About the area

Austin

This vacation home is located in South Congress, a neighborhood 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.

Austin, TX

What's nearby

St. Edward's University - 7 min walk
South Congress Avenue - 7 min walk
Austin Convention Center - 5 min drive
Sixth Street - 5 min drive
Barton Springs Pool - 6 min drive

Getting around

Austin Station - 10 min drive
Downtown Station - 12 min drive
Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden - 15 min walk
Taco Bell - 19 min walk
Starbucks - 13 min walk
Summer Moon Coffee Bar - 5 min walk
LeRoy & Lewis - 15 min walk

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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

Stacy Y.

10 May 2024

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

Just OUTSTANDING!

Susan’s home is just wonderful. It’s in a fantastic location, we were able to walk to lots of great food and shopping on South 1st and Congress Ave. The bonus was the excellent greens and herbs from her garden! The property is in a quiet neighborhood, very peaceful and stylish. Also uncluttered, which I love. Beds were SUPER comfy. Really everything we needed for our two-month stay. I highly recommend this place and location. Susan is a FABULOUS host, very communicative and thoughtful on all accounts. Would definitely love to call this place our home away from home in the future!

Stayed 52 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

11 Mar 2024

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

Ideal for a visit and to catch the Austin vibe

It's just a terrific place to stay and enjoy the Austin vibe! The house itself was fantastic, and the location was superb. It was fantastic because the owner, Susan, was straightforward and so friendly to work with if anything came up. Her suggestions of where to visit were spot on. You sensed that she wanted to ensure a great visit. The house had an overall sense of calm about it. And the yoga room certainly added to that. It was just enough house for us and any out-of-town visitors. The school playground across the street became an assembly of dogs (only after school), which our Golden loved. There were so many buddies to run with! Outside, the landscaping was all organic, which added to the good vibrations of this house. Ethan, the landscaper, was informative, and we took some of his advice home with us. And what a terrific, nice guy! And the location?! Simply ideal! Close enough to downtown, Lady Bird, SoCo, and other points of interest. It was just so convenient for a last-minute decision to go see live music, stroll (St. Edward's University is also a beautiful campus, and you can watch college athletics), grab some barbecue, or just people-watch. The neighborhood is quiet, even with the delightful laughter of children during recess, and it is ideal for morning and evening walks. And the friendliness of the people of Austin. So genuine, helpful, and affirming. We enjoyed our weeks there so much. It helped us find peace, laughter, and enjoyment. Everything we wanted in

Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

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3 Oct 2023

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

Family get together

This home was clean, in a great location and the host was fabulous and responsive to communication! Thank you, Susan.

Stayed 63 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

22 May 2023

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

Austin South

The property was clean and the beds were comfortable. Unique closets with plenty of storage. Also there were many hangers which is always a plus. The yard was messy and unkempt, but did not use the yard. Overall a good location to rent for south Austin.

Stayed 32 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla L., Hackensack

3 Apr 2021

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

Powell in Austin

Great property-enjoyed our 5 week stay at this comfortable home. Office was a plus & very convenient. Beds very comfortable & great water pressure for showers.

Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by Susan Piver Browne

I'm a NY Times best-selling author of 9 books, a meditation teacher, and cat lover who thinks Austin is the greatest city ever. I travel a lot for work and am happy to share this perfectly located piece of the real South Austin.

Why they chose this property

I lived in South Austin in the 90s and have always longed to come back. People say Austin has changed--and it has, of course. It is bigger, more exciting, more urban--but, to me, it still has its soul fully intact.

What makes this property unique

The moment I walked into this house, I fell in love with how light and airy it felt. The living room has two large skylights and the floors are white marble, giving it a tremendously bright vibe. It is "old South Austin" at its finest--soulful, unique, and a little bohemian.

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