Title: Private 1940s Estate-Warm Home for the Holidays with Cool Blue Pool - 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 # Private 1940s Estate-Warm Home for the Holidays with Cool Blue Pool Lakefront vacation home with private pool and kitchen ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30360000/30359400/30359366/ca600bcf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30360000/30359400/30359366/093c2d22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30360000/30359400/30359366/230badd4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30360000/30359400/30359366/6f8cffe2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30360000/30359400/30359366/eacbde6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available ## 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-Warm Home for the Holidays with Cool Blue Pool Let us take you away to another place and time...and enjoy our warm holiday home in the fall and winter and our COOL BLUE PRIVATE POOL in the spring and summer, an oasis in the heart of the city, 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 classic 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 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 ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28420000/28417900/28417898/525c4359.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Austin Luxe Ranch-5 BR,Fire Pit, Deck Lakes, Hiking, Wedding Venues, Pball, Golf Lower Basin Lake Travis - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 70 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=28417898&PinnedHotelID=28417898&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114470000/114465500/114465495/580231ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Heated Pool~Game Room~Firepit~Domain~Q2 Stadium North Park Estates - 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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 ![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 - Lake Austin - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Zilker Park - 4 min drive - 6.4 km - University of Texas at Austin - 5 min drive - 4.2 km - Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium - 6 min drive - 5.7 km - Sixth Street - 7 min drive - 6.8 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 - ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk - ‪Veracruz All Natural - ‬3 min drive - ‪Food! Food - ‬15 min walk - ‪Tinys Milk & Cookies - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Private 1940s Estate-Warm Home for the Holidays with Cool Blue Pool have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at Private 1940s Estate-Warm Home for the Holidays with Cool Blue Pool? > As of Nov 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private 1940s Estate-Warm Home for the Holidays with Cool Blue Pool on Nov 4, 2025 start from CA $252.18, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Austin-Hotels-Rare-Secluded-1940s-Estate-Central-Austin-Getaway-Safe-Cleaning-Protocols.h30359366.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Private 1940s Estate-Warm Home for the Holidays with Cool Blue Pool pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking at Private 1940s Estate-Warm Home for the Holidays with Cool Blue Pool? > Limited spots are available. ### What time is check-in at Private 1940s Estate-Warm Home for the Holidays with Cool Blue Pool? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Private 1940s Estate-Warm Home for the Holidays with Cool Blue Pool? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Private 1940s Estate-Warm Home for the Holidays with Cool Blue Pool located? > This family-friendly Austin vacation home is located on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Austin and The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria. University of Texas at Austin is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Private 1940s Estate-Warm Home for the Holidays with Cool Blue Pool Reviews 9.6 ### 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 137 8 - Good 23 6 - Okay 5 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 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 #### Michael S. Mar 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend We were in town for a UT Dell Med School event and the house worked perfect for our family. ##### Michael S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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 #### Hollie W. May 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved this home! Virginia is a wonderful hostess…very attentive and quick to help with whatever needed. It was my mom’s first experience with VRBO, and Virginia was able to show her around the home. It had all we needed and very conveniently located! Would definitely stay here again. ##### Hollie W. Stayed 5 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Sep 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good spot for large group. Convenient location with plenty of space. Pool was great for a warm weekend. Easy access to Austin. Owner is extremely responsive. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 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 ### 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cary C. Apr 1, 2019 #### Wonderful unique and welcoming home away from home! We were there with three sons a daughter-in-law and a granny for our sons wedding. It was perfect and comfortable! Virginia is the best hostess we have ever had for a rental house and we have had many across the US! We didn’t want to leave... Thanks Virginia! ##### Cary C. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhonda P. Apr 25, 2019 #### UNIQUE HOME - GREAT HOSTESS This eccentric house had character and history throughout. The backyard was very charming. The house has all you need and more. But what really made the stay enjoyable was how attentive the owner, Virginia, was. She took extra time to clear out the leaves in the backyard and clean the pool while we were gone for the day. Great location from Austin. In a quiet neighborhood but close enough to all the fun. ##### Rhonda P. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Wesley D. Jul 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family gathering We had a wonderful stay plenty of room for our large family gathering .We enjoyed the pool very much with the texas heat we were very thankful for the pool and it allowed us all to get together and reconnect as a family overall it was a nice Vaca the property owner was very easy to contact and communicate with as she stays on the same property. The only issue we had was my brother is in a wheelchair and the house definitely isn't handicap assemble for someone in a wheelchair but besides that we had a wonderful stay! ##### Wesley D. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 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 ### 8/10 Good #### rose w. Dec 30, 2016 #### Quaint, older home in an excellent Austin location....very private Our family had a wonderful Christmas visit in this property. We had 8 adults and everyone had very comfortable sleeping arrangements and plenty of places to roam and have space for eating, lounging, and socializing. The house is very unique in layout and allows for parents at one end and all the kids at the other.....which for adult kids was a great idea. One issue that everyone mentioned was that the living room although huge an decorated very nicely for the holidays, did not have a tv or place to watch holiday videos. We ended setting up a computer on a bench and everyone gathering around to watch ELF and some of our other favorites. Every room except the living room, and parents room has a television. The bathrooms were well appointed and there were plenty of linens, pillows, blankets, chairs, etc. for everyone. The kids actually jumped into the pool on Christmas to celebrate the holiday....but quickly rethought that idea when they got out since it was freezing cold. The kitchen is small and older. Although it did have adequate cooking area, the prep area and having a large family prepping holiday dinner in the kitchen became tight in this smaller space. Otherwise, the house is very unique, something very different, offers great privacy, and has a huge backyard for large group gatherings. There is a fire pit, and huge bbq adequate seating and lights provide a festive atmosphere. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our holiday at the Austin home. ##### rose w. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016 ### 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. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 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 #### 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 #### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 #### 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 #### 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 ### 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. 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