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PRIVATE RETREAT | Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool
Exterior
7 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 244500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

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Austin, TX
  • Popular LocationAustin Zoo9 min drive
  • Popular LocationLady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center13 min drive
  • Popular LocationSouth Congress Avenue15 min drive
  • AirportAustin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)24 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

PRIVATE RETREAT | Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn

***WELCOME TO STEPPING ROCK***
Each and every NEST Vacation Rentals Home includes a team of experienced locals who are available to you 24/7. Your personal Guest Experience Manager is highly trained on the home you are staying in. They will not only be your contact for the house, but are also able to guide you to enjoy the best Austin has to offer! NEST Vacation Rentals considers it our primary job to ensure you have the best possible experience during your time in Austin!

FEATURED IN COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE June'2017 !!
Roam free without city limits on this 11 acre Texas Hill Country retreat located just 11 miles from downtown Austin & 9 miles to Dripping Springs. This excellent location makes this resort home perfect for relaxing after exploring everything Austin offers or attending wedding events in Dripping Springs or the Texas Hill Country. This home is situated next to an abundance of memorable group activities including vineyards, famous vodka distilleries, craft beer breweries, the famous Stunt Ranch, paintball, shooting ranges, restaurants, shopping and more! STEPPING ROCK can serve as your destination or just a place to rest your heads at night. This home provides a wonderful retreat allowing your group to enjoy time together.

THE SPACE
STEPPING ROCK was custom designed to comfortably accommodate large groups, sleeping up to 24 guests in 18 beds. This 7 bedroom, 6.5 bath, 4,500 square foot home features a heated swimming pool, hot tub, outdoor fireplace, outdoor big screen TV, cook station with BBQ grill, fire pit, corn hole game alley, spike ball, ladder ball, covered outdoor patio, a pool shower, outdoor restroom, and so much more! Featuring Modern Farm House architecture and design, the house features a luxurious open floor plan, making the home perfect for entertaining and relaxing with a large group of friends, family or business retreat. The comfortable living room with the fireplace invites everyone to the center of the house, while the wall of glass French doors opens the space up to great views of the pool and hill country. Guests will enjoy the indoor restaurant style bar with 4 bar stools where all can practice the latest in mixology! The well-equipped gourmet kitchen is made for entertaining and offers commercial-grade Thermador stainless appliances, a long serving island with 10 additional bar stools, a dining table with seating for 16, in addition to an outdoor dining table with seating for 16 people.

The home features high-end furnishings and luxury linens selected by an award-winning interior designer, with only comfort and luxury in mind. At NEST properties, you will not find locked closets, personal items in the bedrooms or homeowner's pictures on the walls—rest assured this is a full-time rental designed with only the most discerning short-term guests in mind.

CONCIERGE SERVICES
Arrive and Relax, after all, you are on vacation! To enhance your stay, our CONCIERGE partner can handle the essentials like pre-arrival groceries and stocking the bar, transportation, private chefs, etc... They will also create specially curated five-star experiences for your group. To make your trip seamless and experience the best of Austin, allow our concierge partner to handle the details.

ROOM DETAILS: 7 BEDROOMS: Sleeps 24 People in 18 beds
-BEDROOM 1: 1 King Downstairs (On-Suite Bathroom)
-BEDROOM 2: 2 Queens + 2 Twin Bunkbeds Downstairs (On-Suite Bathroom)
-BEDROOM 3: 2 Queens Upstairs (On-Suite Bathroom)
-BEDROOM 4: 4 Twin Bunkbeds (4 Twins) Upstairs (Shared bath with BR 5)
-BEDROOM 5: 4 Queens Bunkbeds (4 Queens) Upstairs (Shared bath with BR 4)
-BEDROOM 6: 1 King Upstairs + 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa (On-Suite Bathroom)
-BEDROOM 7: 1 Queen Bed (Private entrance single room)

CHEF'S KITCHEN:
Every culinary desire can be met in this spacious catering kitchen. The over-sized serving island is perfect for dining and entertaining. This well-appointed kitchen includes microwave, 3 coffee makers, toaster, blender and of course a disposal! Full Size sit down bar to practice your mixology (you provide the bartender!) If you prefer to grill, you will enjoy a stainless gas grill just steps from the kitchen.


SPECIAL FEATURES:
• Wi-Fi throughout the home (High-Speed!)
• Large covered outdoor living area provides a shaded retreat from sunny days
• Heated Pool Option (for fee)
• Hot Tub (heating complimentary)
• Outdoor Fire Pit (in addition to outdoor fireplace)
• Outdoor Full Pool Bathroom
• Laundry Room with high capacity washer & dryer
• 2 Master suites downstairs with on-suite bathrooms
• Private entrance bedroom with queen bed and private space for anyone that needs to work during their stay
• Cable TV w/ Full Sports Package (DirectTV)
• Generous parking
• 11-acre property with stunning views
• Huge back yard for entertaining with BBQ grill & outdoor table/chairs
• Authentic working barn on property makes the perfect back drop for your authentic Texas memories


ALSO PROVIDED DURING YOUR STAY:
• Luxurious high thread-count linens & plush bath towels
• 24 Pool Towels
• Laundry room with high capacity HE washer & dryer with laundry pods
• Fully stocked kitchen with everything you need to entertain
• 2 Drip Coffee makers & Starbucks coffee, creamer and sugars
• Keurig & K-Cups
• Complimentary toiletries including bath soap, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner.
• Starter supply of all soaps and paper products (paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, laundry pods)
• Luxury pillow top mattresses
• Hair Dryers in every bathroom
• Full length mirrors in every bedroom
• Board Games: Uno, Jenga, Scrabble, Connect 4, Poker Sets, Playing Cards
• 24 Hour Self-Check-In

THE NEIGHBORHOOD:
• The gorgeous home is in a secluded neighborhood just south of downtown Austin.
• DOWNTOWN Austin is only 11 miles. The airport is a <20 minute drive.
• 15-20 minutes from Downtown Austin
• 25 minutes from Wimberly
• 20 minutes to Salt Lick BBQ/Driftwood
• 40 minutes to surrounding Fredericksburg wineries

NOTE:
• 6% State Hotel Tax
• 5% NEST Booking Fee
• $650 Cleaning Fee
• $500 Pool Heating Fee (Per 3 night stay)
• $150 Pet Fee /per pet/ per 3 night rental. (sorry, no pets over 25lbs)
• $100 Extra Person Fee ($100 p/person/p/night stay over 16 person standard occupancy)
• $150 fee per Air Mattress (must request prior to arrival day)
• 50% Payment at time of Booking
• 50% Payment 30 Days Prior to Check-In
• Rental Agreement must be signed within 48 hours after booking.
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Property manager

Tracey Anderson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Massage
  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Heated pool on site
  • Optional golf privileges on site
  • Water park on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 4,500 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and 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

Property is also known as

Private Retreat Pool Fire Pit 18 Beds 12'downtown House Austin
98761
Private Retreat Pool Fire Pit 18 Beds 12'downtown House
Private Retreat Pool Fire Pit 18 Beds 12'downtown Austin

About the area

Austin

Located in Austin, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. Shoppers can check out South Congress Avenue, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Austin and Zilker Park. Jump Wild and Blazer Tag are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledding.

What's nearby

  • Austin Zoo - 9 min drive
  • Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery - 9 min drive
  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - 13 min drive
  • South Congress Avenue - 15 min drive
  • Sixth Street - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 23 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A - 5 min drive
  • Shore Raw Bar & Grill - 10 min drive
  • Jester King Brewery - 8 min drive
  • Torchy’S Tacos - 5 min drive
  • The League Kitchen & Tavern - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is PRIVATE RETREAT | Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at PRIVATE RETREAT | Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn?

As of May 18, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at PRIVATE RETREAT | Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn on May 27, 2024 start from CA $1,768.2, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at PRIVATE RETREAT | Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PRIVATE RETREAT | Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is PRIVATE RETREAT | Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn located?

Located in the heart of Austin, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Ascension Seton Southwest, Bannockburn Baptist Church, and Radha Madhav Dham. Jump Wild and Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ryan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay in Texas!
Property is amazing, host is communicative. only complaint is we ran into a couple scorpions in the rooms, but I assume this is applicable to all of Texas, not just this property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Rental
We had a great experience at stepping rock. The property was beautiful and the home was pretty pristine.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday retreat
This place was the PERFECT rental for my fiancé's 30th birthday party. We had a combination of friends and family fly into town for an Austin staycation. ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT. The dedicated team member was very helpful throughout the stay. We would 100% rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Company Retreat
Common Areas - amazing and perfect for large groups! Bathrooms - all nice & new - very clean! Kitchen - plenty of serving equipment and materials needed to cook etc
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Hill Country Spot for Families
Our entire family (grandparents and three siblings + spouses with 2 kids each ranging from 5-19) spent Thanksgiving at Steppibg Rock and loved the experience. The house is very nice and perfect for large groups as it has lots of sleeping options and a big, open floor plan downstairs as well as a beautiful patio area. Lots of fun places to visit close by (hikes, breweries, and ATX is only 20 minutes away). I would definitely recommend the house to other guests!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Gathering at its Best
Great weekend with family and friends at this serene property! We will definitely be checking out this place again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home!
The home was Beautiful and we enjoyed our stay. Only concern was all the door locks were very difficult to lock and unlock so it made it hard for us with small children to open doors and possibly wander off to the pool. The home was very nice I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashleagh T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation!
I picked this place because of it's seclusion and overall property layout. Even though there was another house nearby, you don't even notice! When my mother walked in, the first thing she said was the house smelled clean and it was. The rooms with the built in bunk beds were spacious and I was very impressed with the supplies in the house. The property managers were responsive and quick to fix any concerns. This property was definitely built to relax. The only thing I would change is the fact there aren't any ceiling fans outside under the patio or in the house, stand alone fans were provided though and came in handy! I would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Sons wedding weekend
We rented this home to keep from having to stay at a hotel. It was very nice and clean. It had everything we needed. The remote to turn on the pool lights was missing but after a text to Tristin they magically came on. The thermostats are locked but were set on 70° so the house was comfortable. The upstairs rooms were a bit warmer than downstairs. Some ceiling fans would be nice to circulate the air. There was plenty of parking. A great place to stay.