Title: Pet And Family Friendly, Centrally Located With Lots Of Space - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Pet And Family Friendly, Centrally Located With Lots Of Space Vacation home with kitchen, near South Congress Avenue ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33551800/33551764/300c3e27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33551800/33551764/d17e54e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, DVD player, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33551800/33551764/cfe12cd3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33551800/33551764/3eb9b27d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33551800/33551764/8930cc37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Austin, this 1925 residence is steeped in character. With a dog door to the large backyard, outdoor fire pit and tree house, it's perfect for families with kids and pets. The newly renovated master bedroom and bathrooms add a touch of modern comfort to this historic home. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61293 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Pet And Family Friendly, Centrally Located With Lots Of Space Minutes to South Congress, downtown, Whip In, HEB, Big Stacy Pool, shopping, live music, & all things SXSW and Austin City Limits (ACL). Easy access to Route 35 to drive to New Braunfels for floating the river, Gruene for shopping and dancing, and San Antonio. Easy access to 290/71 for trips to historic Wimberley and Fredericksburg. The house is truly in the heart of everything Austin and Central Texas has to offer. You’ll rent our residence and have the entire house with a dog door to the large backyard (no worries about returning to let your dog out) in an historic neighborhood with tons of character. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Master bedroom and both bathrooms are newly renovated. Free WiFi and cable with HBO, Showtime, Starz, etc. Outdoor fire pit, outdoor TV, a tree house, and numerous shade trees. Perfect for couples, business travelers, families (with kids), and furry friends (pets). The home was built in 1925 and has a lot of individuality. Recent renovations have updated and modernized much of the house. However, the original floors, doors, and windows still remain and look incredible. Guests have access to the entire house and yard as well as the outdoor fire pit, a swing set, and a treehouse any kid would love. Travis Heights is one of the most coveted neighborhoods in Austin. As the city continues to expand both upward and outward, Travis Heights remains a beautiful pocket of unique single family homes, rolling hills, shade trees, and unquestioned personality. Lying within the heart of "weird" Austin, you have easy access to everything the city has to offer. There is free on-site, covered parking for two cars. 7 minute walk to Metro Bus Route 331 stop. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Street parking available - Car not required - Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces) ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: No smoking in the house. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Composting - Garden - Recycling - Unit size: 1,293 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108850000/108850000/108849911/a66e7e1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Eclectic 3 Bedroom | Block from South Congress! 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Treehouse and swings. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted No smoking in the house. ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ## About the area Located in Austin, this vacation home is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lady Bird Lake and Zilker Park, while Moody Theater and Austin City Limits 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. Water tubing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby. [Visit our Austin travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Austin.dx178234) [View more Vacation homes in Austin](https://www.expedia.ca/Austin-Private-Vacation-Homes.d178234-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.23849%2C-97.74271&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ammqZvXo5XVjP4C2ySfmlZYWMVQ=) Austin, TX ### What's nearby - South Congress Avenue - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Lady Bird Lake - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Rainey Street - 3 min drive - 2.7 km - Austin Convention Center - 3 min drive - 3.8 km - Sixth Street - 4 min drive - 4.9 km ### Getting around - Plaza Saltillo Station - 11 min drive - Austin Station - 14 min drive - Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 11 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Whataburger - ‬12 min walk - ‪Machi Sushi - ‬7 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk - ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand - ‬14 min walk - ‪Freddo ATX - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pet And Family Friendly, Centrally Located With Lots Of Space pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Pet And Family Friendly, Centrally Located With Lots Of Space? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Pet And Family Friendly, Centrally Located With Lots Of Space? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Pet And Family Friendly, Centrally Located With Lots Of Space located? > Located in South Congress, this vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from South Congress Avenue and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sixth Street and Austin Convention Center. St. Edward's University and South First Street are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? 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