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Urban Oasis Near Downtown, Firepit, Grill, Near Greenbelt Trails – Home 3933246 House

  • 4 bedrooms
  • 8 sleeps
  • 30 nights min stay

Urban Oasis Near Downtown, Firepit, Grill, Near Greenbelt Trails – Home 3933246

  • House
  • 4 bedrooms
  • sleeps 8
  • 30 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 32 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

This urban retreat is in a cozy upscale neighborhood close to Downtown. Guests love the kitchen island for gathering, the WIFI and two media centers, the comfy beds, the backyard seating, grill and firepit for cool evenings and easy access to Downtown, Zilker Park and hike and bike trails. Features of the home include:

*one king bed in one bedroom, one queen bed in a second bedroom, a queen sleeper sofa in the bedroom off the master, and a queen sleeper sofa in the family room.

*full house WIFI, two LED TVs, Rokus for streaming, and house netflix account.

*a fully-equipped kitchen that includes, cooking and serving pieces, Appliances include gas range, microwave, refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, disposal, toaster, coffee maker, pancake griddle, and blender

*Private backyard with a charcoal grill for evening grilling and fire pit for cool nights.

*Wood floors, central air/central heat, a separate indoor laundry room and free driveway parking.

*Linens, towels, paper towels, toilet paper, and hand soaps in the kitchen and bath to make your stay comfortable and carefree.

*Capital Metro bus routes pick up less than three blocks from the house for the short ride into Downtown or UT.

Day activities in town and within five to ten minutes of the house include kayaking Lady Bird Lake, festivals at Zilker Park, swimming in Barton Springs Pool, touring the Bob Bullock History Museum, the State Capitol, the Blanton Museum or LBJ Library, world class performance at the Long Center. Lake Austin and Lake Travis are minutes west. We are ten to fifteen blocks from St. David's, Seton Hospital, The Heart Hospital, and Dell Children's Hospital for medical stays. It is a 5 minute cab ride into Downtown.

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King bed
    Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 3: Sofa beds
    Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds
  • 1 Full bath

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Children's pool
  • Jacuzzi or hot tub
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Safe
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

Within walking distance of great restaurants, cafes and shopping. Downtown is 3.8 miles, and the University of Texas is 3 miles. Options to driving include short taxi and ride services. The Cap Metro bus lines pick up 3 blocks from the house and includes an Express Line into Downtown. There is an Avis car rental office about 10 blocks from the house.

Interaction with guest

Available by text or phone call during your stay. I am happy to provide recommendations for restaurants, fun venues and events going on in Austin.

Policies

Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Damage deposit: $200.00
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

House Rules Include -
One favorable review on the Traveler's Profile is required to book the home
Age Limit for Booking is 25 years old
No Guests Beyond The Number Identified in the Lease
No Outside Guests, Events Or Gatherings
No Loud Noise by City Ordinance
Care for The House and Furnishings
Deposit Will Be Used to Cover Any Damage
Smoking Is Not Allowed In the House
Electronic signature of the lease agreement is required prior to check-in

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About the owner

Katherine M.
Calendar last updated:
21 Apr 2024
Years listed:
13
Based in:
United States
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
7 reviews

Excellent
7
Very Good
0
Average
0
Poor
0
Terrible
0

“Mountain Laurel in Bloom”

Reviewed 5 Apr 2018

Our group of 3 had a very pleasant three day stay in Austin, making this home our base of operations. The backyard was a gathering spot each evening where we enjoyed the night sky, breezes and the tal… More

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“Great vacation home!”

Reviewed 19 Nov 2017

Great vacation home in a centrally located quiet neighborhood. Second time to stay in this home and will probably stay there again.

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“Great Location!”

Reviewed 11 Nov 2017

A very cute, clean and nice house in the greatest location! So convenient to everywhere we needed to go in the Austin area. Our two lab mixes loved the fenced back yard as well. We will be back!

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

“Escaping the RI Winter in Austin, Texas”

Reviewed 21 Mar 2017

The house was located in a quiet residential neighborhood with a perfect fenced in yard for our Golden Doodle. Hubby was able to work seamlessly with the Wi-Fi connection. The home was nicely appoin… More

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“Just as described”

Reviewed 11 Nov 2016

Great location, very quiet but close to everything, clean and comfortable with a very helpful owner.

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

“Lovely house”

Reviewed 8 Mar 2015

This was a great place to stay. There were six of us, and it was a little cramped--would have been just perfect for 4. I had read the "4 bedrooms/1 bathroom/sleeps 8" part of the descripti… More

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“great choice for Austin”

Reviewed 26 Dec 2014

This is our second stay in this house. The woner is wonderful, and the house has been perfect for us. The locationi is in the center of everything, for us. Very quite neighborhood. The land lady is ve… More

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Katherine (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Katherine (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Katherine (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Katherine the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Katherine (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Katherine (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Katherine (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

How do I know my booking is safe?

To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Katherine (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Katherine (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Katherine (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Katherine (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Katherine (the owner) a message.

If Katherine (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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