Title: Private 1940s Estate Christmas Home for the Holidays with Cool Blue Pool - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Private 1940s Estate Christmas Home for the Holidays with Cool Blue Pool Lakefront vacation home with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Private 1940s Estate Christmas Home for the Holidays with Cool Blue Pool ![Outdoor pool - Private 1940s Estate Christmas Home for the Holidays with Cool Blue Pool (Austin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30360000/30359400/30359366/ca600bcf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Private 1940s Estate Christmas Home for the Holidays with Cool Blue Pool (Austin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30360000/30359400/30359366/eacbde6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Private 1940s Estate Christmas Home for the Holidays with Cool Blue Pool (Austin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30360000/30359400/30359366/6310db0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Private 1940s Estate Christmas Home for the Holidays with Cool Blue Pool (Austin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30360000/30359400/30359366/a04f09fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Private 1940s Estate Christmas Home for the Holidays with Cool Blue Pool (Austin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30360000/30359400/30359366/74ca1a8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this charming 1940s estate in West Austin, where a private pool and deck await. Enjoy the soothing views of the surrounding hills, read a book in the library or relax by the baby grand piano in the spacious living room. This 5-bedroom home offers ample space for entertaining with its stone sunroom and WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Private 1940s Estate Christmas Home for the Holidays with Cool Blue Pool Let us take you away to another place and time...and enjoy our warm holiday home with our sparkling Christmas tree inside for the holidays and sparkling Christmas lights ambiance all around our COOL BLUE PRIVATE POOL with a new fire pit for the holidays, that lights up in the spring and summer, an oasis in the heart of the city. Just up the street fro then ever popular Flo’s Wine & Bottle Bar, All day pizza and Lone Man Coffee \~ a quick drive or Uber just minutes away from Downtown \~ a place where the unexplored meets the avant garde in a time where artists, poets and scholars, wit, humor and long conversations, cocktail parties and eccentrics converged at the top of the long tall driveway Imagine golden luminarios decorating the path up to this romantic era home, the 1940s in Austin. We hope to take you to away for a while. Our family home is a beautiful, charming classical Old Mexican Ranch house style home that sits on top of a hill on 3/4 acre with surrounding nature, privacy, charm in the heart of the city. We have a private swimming pool and a warm home with Christmas tree, light and decor and for the holidays \~ fabulous view overlooking the soothing blue hills and amber and golden hues of lovely West Austin sunsets. The beautiful spacious living room with a baby grand piano is a great place to play music, read a book, relax, lounge, quiet down, have intimate conversation and gatherings, and be still for a moment, and gaze across the soft pastels to the radiant red lovely Austin sunsets. The stone sun room opens to a path leading to the pool below. It is just 1/2 block up the street from the ever popular Flo’s Wine and bottle shop with All Day pizza and Lone Man coffee in the morning. Just minutes away from Mount Bonnell, Austin's famous landmark overlooking the city and beautiful sunset, Laguna Gloria Art Museum and Mayfield Peacock Park and Nature trails. Great for entertaining, the home captures an era of Old Austin. It is a 5 BR / 3 BA, has a pool with a deck that is completely private, a beautiful spacious living room, a stone sun porch and a library which is also a bedroom and has a queen size sleigh bed fold out futon which is very comfortable, great for lounging, reading, maybe watch a classic movie and relaxing. It has live streaming TV and fast speed internet, cable, washer/dryer, kitchen, private pool and deck and is a rare treasure to find in the heart of Austin—a vacation within itself. Many people come to go explore and stay and relax and enjoy the red cardinals, the blue birds, the purple night skies above the pool and starlight nights and sparkling waves splashing around the pool. Festivity, reunions, celebrations and elegant parties continue to be the heart of our home. We welcome you and hope to host you and your guests and take you to another place and time. We have our home professionally cleaned by professional housekeepers. Please let me know what I can do for you to fully enjoy your stay here before, during and throughout your vacation time and have a wonderful chill on the hill Rare Secluded 1940s Estate Experience. \*\*((As for early and late check in/out, I'm sorry, but we just can't as we have a quick turnaround of guests departure and next arrival so with pre-scheduled services and our safety and enhanced and extra cleaning precautions and practices in place)) I apologize, but it is so hard on our team to give early check ins and late checkouts, especially with the extra cleaning precautions that are in place. We will do our best if possible if we can make any exceptions. \*\*We will try to return any items left behind and please let is know ASAP so that we can look around before new guests arrive. Im good to return them in the best way possible, provided that we find the item. Please check safely before you check out. Please remember that it is an older classic and rustic home with ambiance and rough terrain and nature that surrounds our home with a character that seem to charm our guests. The rustic nature of our property will still be deeply and freshly cleaned and is treated by ABC professional exterminator services. We have just had the AC/Heat ducts cleaned for your good health, relaxation and comfort and chimney swept. We do our best to keep wild nature out so you can enjoy it outside and from the inside. We do hope you enjoy your stay here and we welcome you!! Most of all, please relax, read a book, have a splash in the pool with family and friends, make good memories, wedding parties, family reunions, girls’ & guys’ weekend getaways, even low key bachelor and bachelorette parties. Good fun to Chill the Hill and maybe even Grill - most of all ENJOY your stay!!! We send our big Texas open arm welcome to you all. Relax, enjoy and remember that good times together make life with celebrating!!! Once you arrive at the top of the narrow path up the long, tall hill into the gravel sound on car wheels driveway, there are a few perks for parking which is limited to 3 cars. It is a sensitive driveway situation and must be carefully arranged. It is a long tall driveway so please understand that it is steep which allows for the privacy and we have been going up and down the driveway for 60 years and it is fine and solid and strong. Once you have made a reservation and before your, I can send you a photo for our guest parking spaces which will help hopefully ease your arrival. Most people don't think twice about it, but I like to be forthright and give you the heads up that we have a long tall steep driveway. That’s what gives us the privacy! Please leave space to make sure cars can get in and out of the driveway and leave the circle drive clear and do not park along the bamboo privacy fence or the small space next to the little casita which is behind the privacy fence where I live. When you come up the driveway, it is easier to come and go if you turn your car around and are facing out. Thank you for your parking consideration. Also, we have an energy usage issue, especially in the summer so please keep the AC between 75-80 degrees from May to October in the hot times that Texas gets and generally we leave the house at 75 in the winter time. We appreciate your respect and help with our high bills and the energy usage. Please be mindful of our generosity and hospitality as we are respectful for your comfort. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Unfortunately, and I apologize in advance that the 1941 architecture was not designed with handicapped features. \*\*While we have had individuals who seemed to not have an issue as it is a one-story, the bathrooms are smaller and it is structurally very difficult to alter the accessibility for wheelchairs. I wish we could alter the architecture from the 1940s and our gravel driveway and rugged terrain and an old gravel and steep driveway that we do our best to accommodate everyone we can. The structure is a one story and was designed in 1941 for a family and please inquire if you have special needs. For any wheel chair or walkers, please park close the 2nd porch with only a 3” step to enter our home. \*\*Please let us know as soon as possible if there are any issues with the house and we will tend to them as soon as possible. Please tell us when you notice or won’t be able to fix them or compensate if we don’t know about them\*\* We are across the street from Camp Mabry Army base and the Texas Military Forces Museum which is really fascinating. We are just up the street from Mayfield Park, a beautiful park with peacocks, ponds and nature trails, Laguna Gloria Art Museum, an old Victorian home made into a lovely museum with rolling grounds up to the lagoon, as well as up the road to Mount Bonnell, a great tourist attraction that overlooks Austin’s skyline and a beautiful place to watch the sun set. Now that you have parked, take a breath, relax, enjoy! Thank you. The Pratt Family ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Massage - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Limited onsite parking - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - No elevator - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Smoking is only permitted outside. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - On a lake - On a river ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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 - Garden - Unit size: 2,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33910000/33909400/33909317/219da917.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded Luxury on Greenbelt Canyon @ Barton Springs & Zilker Park Near Downtown Barton Hills - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 95 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=33909317&PinnedHotelID=33909317&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34360000/34352400/34352351/98888371.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The CHA CHA CHA is a colorfully decorated home in a desirable neighborhood. 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Please either leave the towels in the bathrooms or the laundry room. Please let us wash them. You’re on vacation, right. Make it easy on yourselves. Please send me a message or text when you’ve checked out and please leave the keys in the yellow mailbox. And May you have and easy travels. The check out instructions are in the dining room on the small table. Feel free to leave any beverages or unopened food. They can be enjoyed by future guests or passed on those who enjoy it. Thank you Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Once you book a reservation, you accept the cancellation policy and accept that our home is rustic and will be fresh and clean-with safe protocols. Please be respectful and mindful of our wonderful neighbors and keep the noise level at a moderate volume for their peace and enjoyment of their home. Please be respectful and mindful of our high utility bills like your home and I will monitor on the energy app and ask for any cost for excessive use. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Your pet is allowed on approval $50-$150 ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas Smoking is only permitted outside. ## 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 Long-term renters welcome 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Rare Secluded 1940s Estate-central Austin Getaway Home House Rare Secluded 1940s Estate-central Getaway Home House Rare Secluded 1940s Estate-central Getaway Home Rare Seclud 1940s Estatecentr Rare Secluded 1940s Estate central Austin Getaway Home Rare Seclud 1940s Estate cent Rare Secluded 1940s Estate central Austin Getaway Home ## About the area Located on a river, this vacation home is in Tarrytown, 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 Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium or Moody Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. [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%7C30.31184%2C-97.76557&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nBZV7MYeo3xgG7OddvwzH2zbXwE=) Austin, TX ### What's nearby - Mayfield Park \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Lake Austin \- 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - Texas Military Forces Museum \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria \- 12 min walk \- 1.0 km - Mount Bonnell \- 19 min walk \- 1.6 km ### Getting around - Austin Station - 6 min drive - Downtown Station - 11 min drive - Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 18 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Cafeteria - ‬3 min drive - ‪Tinys Milk & Cookies - ‬2 min drive - ‪Allday Pizza - ‬3 min walk - ‪Tiny Boxwoods - ‬2 min drive - ‪Kerbey Lane Cafe - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Private 1940s Estate Christmas Home for the Holidays with Cool Blue Pool have a pool? ### Is Private 1940s Estate Christmas Home for the Holidays with Cool Blue Pool pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Private 1940s Estate Christmas Home for the Holidays with Cool Blue Pool? ### What time is check-out at Private 1940s Estate Christmas Home for the Holidays with Cool Blue Pool? ### Where is Private 1940s Estate Christmas Home for the Holidays with Cool Blue Pool located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Private 1940s Estate Christmas Home for the Holidays with Cool Blue Pool Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 139 8 - Good 23 6 - Okay 5 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### James H. Oct 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful home with lots of character. Clean comfortable bedrooms and lots of unique areas to congregate. Beautiful pool in the trees. Quiet neighborhood close to downtown. We will be back (again)! ##### James H. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott B. May 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Such a wonderful spot! We loved it! The home is so interesting! We enjoyed our time and it was so relaxing. ##### Scott B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth T. Apr 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming family house This property is like staying with friends—artwork and family memorabilia from as much as 80 years ago in a charming five-bedroom house overlooking a pool on a lower vista. We enjoyed every bit of our stay and will hopefully be back! ##### Elizabeth T. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bobby K. Oct 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place with Unique Vibe - We'd Stay Here Again It was a lot of fun. Loved the pool and the fire pit, enjoyed all the cool rooms and decor, liked the location. ##### Bobby K. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judith S. E. Oct 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Uber to everything in Austin. Such a convenient and beautiful location. ##### Judith S. E. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff J. May 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Clean, nice artwork, beautiful live oaks / pool in the back yard. Walk great pizza. Very accommodating to allow our well behaved Lab. ##### Jeff J. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pam P. May 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quirky and fabulous! Super fun house with a sweet little pool…excellent for relaxing! ##### Pam P. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sam N., Cedar Hill USA Oct 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### ACL Getaway Weekend My friends an I go to ACL every year for the last 9 years and this house was by far the best we've stayed in. It was huge and comfortable and it was perfect. Will be staying here for future visits! ##### Sam N. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip C. May 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2024 UT Graduation Beautiful vintage house with tons of space. Great location close to the campus. Book lovers could spend their vacation inside. ##### Philip C. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jillvanblarcom@yahoo.com Apr 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Austin Eclipse! Thank you for opening your home to us for our visit to Austin for the eclipse! The house has lots of space to stretch out and a beautiful pool area. We look forward to visiting again! ##### jillvanblarcom@yahoo.com Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Billie P. Jun 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We had a relaxed and pleasant stay We loved the atmosphere and the size of the large house. Loved all the nooks and crannies and places to settle down for cozy conversations. We all loved the pool, especially the grands. It was very clean and well-maintained. The host, Virginia, was wonderful to communicate with and very responsive. She was part of the reason we loved staying there. ##### Billie P. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Michelle P. Apr 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sibling reunion The location was great and communication with host was great. The WiFi did not work well, the kitchen water wouldn’t get hot, but all in all it was a nice stay. ##### Michelle P. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica L. Sep 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun, Unique property We had an amazing stay at this house. The host was so easy to communicate with and very responsive. Checkin and check out were smooth and easy. The pool was perfect for the Texas heat and we loved the vibe of the place. It has so much character and charm. I would definitely stay here again if I returned to Austin! ##### Jessica L. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James H. Oct 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean, comfortable house with character Quiet house on a heavily wooded lot with a refreshing pool. Unique older house with a lot of character. Clean and everything in good working order for an older home. Close to downtown. We've stayed here multiple times and we'll be back again. back. ##### James H. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Mary Z. Jun 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Fun Although the property itself needs some TLC, we enjoyed our time especially in the pool. The home is very spacious and we loved that our Golden Retriever was welcomed. Virginia was super friendly and communication was awesome. I see endless possibilities to restore this 1940's estate to its glory days. ##### Mary Z. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jordan T. Dec 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay - cool ghosts The host was wonderful & very helpful! We had a few issues with the electricity & heat, but she was prompt in handling them. The house & location are great - we were able to have the whole family stay together over Thanksgiving. As advertised, the house is very old and a bit creepy - but in a cool way. Like, I got the impression that there were probably ghosts there - but they were cool Old Austin ghosts, chillin having a good time. ##### Jordan T. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Tripp C., Jenkintown, PA Nov 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Thanks Pratt Family We appreciated the opportunity to visit Ausitn, TX and have a cool place to return to after a full days activities. Plenty of space, wish teh weather would have allowed for a dip in the pool. Close to downtown and very quiet. The owners could not have been nicer and their communications were promptly asnswered. Make sure Uber drivers know to look for the red mailbox! ##### Tripp C. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Roxana H., Elgin, Texas Nov 7, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Austin wedding The house is older and decorated very eclectic. Lots of room and many various areas for visiting or relaxing. A little funky for some, but definitely a great location for all things austin. Very secluded atmosphere for in the city. A few glitches with internet and water, but owner is very responsive. Property could use a little love, but all in all it suited our needs! ##### Roxana H. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hope R., Edgewood, WA Aug 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun and Funky Time in Austin! We had a ball on our short trip to Austin. It was HOT... our little Washingtonian bodies thought we might die...HOW do people live here??? But that pool was incredible, the house was cozy and stayed cool and we had such a great time exploring the city! The location could not be better, close to downtown but felt incredibly private. Checking in and out was a breeze and we had everything at the house that we needed. Instructions were clear and communication was great. The beds were SO comfortable...especially that red room :) We will be back...but perhaps not in August next time... ##### Hope R. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Mary M. May 2, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### cluttered The clutter and ubiquitous crucifixes everywhere are off-putting. It's got to be hard to clean with so much stuff so it's not surprising that it's on the dusty side. Having said that, the owner seems nice and the location is fantastic. The living room has plenty of seating for family members and there is a high chair available. The kitchen is well supplied. We never used the pool, but it was clean and looked like the pictures. ##### Mary M. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Anna M. May 10, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Vintage Charm The property was charming but more rustic then anticipated. Slow internet, lack of outlets and switches. Most overhead lights/ fans used pull cords, which in itself is fine but we are rather short. Plumbing was all two handled so hard to adjust temperature. The beds were comfortable, the sheets were nice and soft, the towels were fluffy and absorbent, there was good quality shampoos and conditioners but we didn't find a hair dryer. The pool was enjoyable but the weather was not good during our stay so we didn't use it as much as we would have liked. Concrete around the pool has broken so its important to watch the kids playing as it could be a hazard. Our hostess, Virginia, was available on site if needed and left us a number to contact her with any problems. Overall we had an enjoyable stay with our family. ##### Anna M. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim C. Aug 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a great time at this house. It’s on a very private, woodsy hill with a lovely pool and lots of historic charm, and it’s still very close to all the Austin attractions. The owner is very friendly and accommodating. We would love to return sometime! ![Fun pool and backyard](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/da478bb1-3640-4594-a320-6dc0a37e80ae-1754958318664.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Dog friendly ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7e5a15ae-bf30-4a8e-a182-5f8a1f8ed2ab-1754958318516.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kim C. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SHARON S. Aug 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was great. Loved all the antiques and the beautiful scenery. The only thing we didn’t care for was the parking. The hostess was very nice. ##### SHARON S. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary S. May 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spectacular Stay Rented for family all going to a wedding in Austin. Host was great. Would go back ##### Mary S. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### K B. Jul 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### bad weather but great place to stay and chill It rained the whole time but we did get to use the pool once. property is super cute. lots of character. great place to chill with family and recharge. lots of room. convient location. ##### K B. 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