Travis Heights Apartment near SoCo, Downtown, Auditorium Shores, and Boardwalk

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View of Riverside Studio from below. Studio is 22 feet above busy Riverside Dr.

Alley approach to Riverside House on the right.

Steps leading from parking area to a brick courtyard.

Brick Terrace. Available for use by guests. Note friendly dog named 'Matty.'

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Austin, TX

Rainey Street20 min walk
South Congress Avenue20 min walk
Austin Convention Center3 min drive
Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)11 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Dining Area

About this property

Beautifully remodeled and furnished studio apartment in the historic and wonderfully eclectic Travis Heights neighborhood.
- One on-site parking space
- Approach through tree shaded courtyards
- Private entry
- Light filled living room with windows looking out to treetops:
- Entertainment area with leather chair, sleeper sofa, HDTV
- Quirky library of pop fiction, sci-fi, Texana, art history, travel and cookbooks
- Dining area with seating for 4
- Fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, induction range, microwave/convection oven, dishwasher
- Bedroom with windows looking into courtyard with goldfish pond
- Queen-sized four-poster bed with firm smart foam mattress
- en suite bath with shower
- smoke-free and pet free environment
ATTENTION: There is an additional 11% City of Austin Hotel Occupancy Tax to be added to the total payment calculated by HomeAway and VRBO.

Property manager

Christy Yin

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Austin

Located in Austin, this guesthouse is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lady Bird Lake and Zilker Park, while Moody Theater and Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum are cultural highlights. 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 fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

Austin, TX

What's nearby

Lady Bird Lake - 9 min walk
Rainey Street - 20 min walk
South Congress Avenue - 20 min walk
Austin Convention Center - 3 min drive
Sixth Street - 3 min drive

Getting around

Downtown Station - 3 min drive
Austin Station - 11 min drive
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

Cidercade Austin - 8 min walk
1618 Asian Fusion - 12 min walk
Tea Cup - 15 min walk
Half Step - 2 min drive
Two Hands - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Travis Heights Apartment near SoCo, Downtown, Auditorium Shores, and Boardwalk pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Travis Heights Apartment near SoCo, Downtown, Auditorium Shores, and Boardwalk?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Travis Heights Apartment near SoCo, Downtown, Auditorium Shores, and Boardwalk?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Travis Heights Apartment near SoCo, Downtown, Auditorium Shores, and Boardwalk located?

Located in South Congress, this guesthouse is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lady Bird Lake, Rainey Street and South Congress Avenue. Austin Convention Center and Sixth Street are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

1 Apr 2024

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

Great Location!

House is very clean & comfortable, and the hosts were wonderful. The location is great with lots of things close enough to walk to or make a short drive. Loved being able to walk down to the Lady Bird Lake boardwalk in the morning. Would stay again!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

3 Mar 2024

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

perfect neighborhood perfect charm perfect hosts

Raymond and Christy’s home is charming, warm , eclectic. Raymond welcomed us personally and made us feel immediately at home even though it was 11:30 pm due to our flight arrival time The home is a short walk to the river boardwalk for morning runs and easy mile walk to a neighborhood park to see one of the famous Moon towers! If we ever visit Austin again - we will make it a priority to book Raymond’s and Christy’s home again

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean L., Saco

22 Feb 2024

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

Travis Heights

Visited the state capital, took a tour of Austin City Limits at the Moody Theatre, then attended a concert there. Walked on the Boardwalk along Ladybird Lake. Had beer and brats at Scholz Garten. Raymond and Christy met us when we arrived, and got us settled in. Accommodations were excellent!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kat S.

4 Dec 2023

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

Perfect Weekend

This property was amazing! I really enjoyed the courtyard, and even though there are other homes in close proximity it still felt private and secluded. Walking distance to South Congress and the boardwalk was a plus. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

steven s.

23 Oct 2023

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

SoCo

Clean comfortable and exactly as posted

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Christy Yin

This picture is a Thanksgiving with friends. I am in the red on the left; Raymond is behind the camera.

Raymond and I met in architecture school at Rice University in Houston. He was born in Thailand to Chinese parents and I am just a good ol' Texas girl from the Gulf Coast. We moved to Austin after college and a few adventures on the side in the early 1970's. We moved to the Riverside house in 1985 after spending eight years rescuing the original 1917 house from dilapidation and the City's demolition list. The house was originally the homestead of Captain Frank Haimer, the Texas Ranger that captured Bonnie and Clyde. In the last 29 years here at Riverside we have raised two sons, hosted eight foreign high school exchange students and a Chinese teacher. Our family travels around the country and abroad have taught us the importance of receiving and offering kindness to strangers.

We spend our time socializing with our friends and our grown children over good food and wine. Lucky for us, they are all good cooks and company. Raymond just finished building a forno that we bake pizzas, bread and lasagne.

We like to row singles on Ladybird Lake, walk our dog Mati (Matiise), camp out west in Big Bend, Fort Davis or the Guadalupe Mountains. We keep honey bees (not at this property) and enjoy sharing our bounty with friends. Raymond loves to prune trees, build things and bake bread. I love growing herbs and cooking, but most of all, I like to watercolor.

We look forward to helping you enjoy yourself in Austin. Having lived here over forty years, we know some good places to hang out. We have two bikes, a canoe and some fishing poles for your use.

Why they chose this property

Travis Heights is one of the stylistically eclectic and culturally tolerant south-of-the-river neighborhoods that gave rise to the slogan 'Keep Austin Weird.' Blunn Creek threads its way through a linear neighborhood park stretching from East Live Oak Street on the south to Sunset Lane on the North. Big Stacy Pool, a free year-round swimming pool, geo-thermally heated in winter, anchors the south end; and Little Stacy Park, with a tennis courts, playground and kiddie wading pool highlights the north end. This neighborhood retains the feeling of th eold Austin that we like to share with others.

What makes this property unique

Large cedar elms and crepe myrtles shade the courtyards to create inviting settings for spending time outside. There is a propane grill, outdoor chairs and tables for your use and a great porch for you to sit on and contemplate the world.

The studio is filled with an eclectic library of travel, art, architecture, cooking and fiction for you to read and take it easy for a quiet afternoon with a good cup of tea or glass of wine. With the eight windows looking north into the treetops, there is definitely a good opportunity to relax and take a nap.