Title: Historic Downtown Home with Private Pool - Thurgood! - 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 # Historic Downtown Home with Private Pool - Thurgood! Vacation home with a hot tub, near University of Texas at Austin ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42680000/42674000/42673959/e263bd07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42680000/42674000/42673959/w2495h1875x0y0-c5a89582.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42680000/42674000/42673959/1a0c54e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42680000/42674000/42673959/3fa07d6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42680000/42674000/42673959/c0e64b89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Downtown Austin, Thurgood offers a one-of-a-kind experience in the historic Judges Hill neighborhood. Within walking distance to 6th Street, The Capital, and UT Campus. This beautiful home features an expansive outdoor lawn with private unheated pool & hot tub perfect for families or big groups. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 184500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Washer - Hot tub - 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. ### Historic Downtown Home with Private Pool - Thurgood! This beautiful, unique home in Downtown Austin is located in the historic, highly desirable neighborhood of Judges Hill! Walking distance to not only the popular 6th Street but the Capital AND the University of Texas Campus! This home features 6 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms and can sleep 18 guests. The updated kitchen is perfect for cooking and the expansive outdoor lawn with private unheated pool & hot tub is perfect for families or big groups. The sunroom, located on the 2nd floor, is the perfect spot for taking in the natural sunlight or getting in a game of ping pong with friends. A truly unique experience awaits you at Thurgood and we invite you, your friends and your family to Stay Awhile. House Details MAIN LEVEL Front Entrance Main Living Room with Smart TV + Dining Room Fully Equipped Kitchen + Full Bathroom SECOND LEVEL Primary Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom Guest Bedroom with Queen Bed with Smart TV Guest Bedroom with 2 Queen Beds with Smart TV Guest Bedroom with 2 Twin Beds BOTTOM LEVEL Additional Sleeping space with 4 Twin Beds Secondary Living Room and Kitchen + Queen Bed Guest Bedroom with King Bedroom and Shared Bathroom OUTDOOR SPACE Amazing Private Pool with Hot Tub + Dining Table + Outdoor Sectional Close Eats Cipollina, Josephine House, Tumble 22, Lin Asian Bar + Dim Sum, Maudie's, Hula Hut, Mozart's Coffee Roasters, Clark's Oyster Bar, Better Half Coffee & Cocktails Nearby Shops Julian Gold Inc, Anthropologie, REI, Free People, Nordstrom, Waterloo Records + Video, Lush, Kick Pleat, Book People, West Elm Not Far Away Fun Zilker Botanical Garden, Barton Springs, Peter Pan Mini-Golf, Butler Pitch and Putt, Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailheads, Broken Spoke, Downtown Austin, Rainey Street Things to Know Please pay close attention to the following: Non-compliance could result in sizable fines. \-A 3-night minimum stay may be required. \-The maximum occupancy is 18 adults. \-Rental Agreement must be e-signed after 48 hours after booking, which requests the names and ages of adult guests. \-Included with your reservation is an accidental damage protection insurance policy that protects everyone from any unexpected accidents. The full name, address and date of birth of the primary renter must be submitted within 48 hours after booking to our insurance partner, Safely. \-Only 4 daytime guests are allowed between 8 am to 10 pm. ( Please inquire if more guests are expected) \-Bachelor/Bachelorette groups must all be over 30 years old. \-Age restrictions apply. Please inquire for more information. \-The exterior of the property is monitored by security cameras 24/7. \-Pool hours are from 8:00a - 10:00p and are strictly enforced. \-Outdoor quiet hours begin at 10 pm per City of Austin ordinance. \-Additional deposits may be required. \-No pets allowed. If you are traveling with a pet, reach out as we can help you find a pet-friendly place. \-To keep our home beautiful, we ask that you not hang decorations on the walls. Tape, tacks, and other adhesives tend to peel paint and leave marks, etc. Glitter and confetti decor are also prohibited both inside and outside. Evidence will result in an additional cleaning fee of $250, plus the cost of damages to home. \-Enjoy a smoke, just not inside. Please ensure all doors and windows are shut and dispose of your ends in the outdoor trash bins. Indoor smoking will result in a sizable fine. \-Reservations made during Festivals and Conferences are non-refundable, i.e., SXSW, ACL, F-1, etc. The Established Standard personal account manager 24-hour self-check-in and guest support free WiFi free parking dishes, glasses, and essential cookware fresh linens fresh towels comfy beds shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hand soap hairdryers iron and ironing board Follow us on Instagram: @rentersclub ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Tour and ticket assistance ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Gym - Table tennis - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Swimming 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 ### General - Unit size: 4,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74160000/74151200/74151178/b6862807.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Old Hollywood Meets Old West Austin in Governor's Mansion! 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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 Vrbo Property Darlene downtown with pool! Thurgood With Pool & Hot Tub Thurgood - Downtown with Pool & Hot Tub! Austin Thurgood - Downtown with Pool & Hot Tub! Private vacation home 381839 ## About the area Located in Austin, this vacation home is in the city center. 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 Lady Bird Lake and Zilker Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Moody Center or Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium. Kayaking and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby. 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Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.6 km - Sixth Street - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Austin Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.7 km ### Getting around - Austin Station - 3 min drive - Downtown Station - 10 min drive - Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 20 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬8 min walk - ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min walk - ‪P Terry’s Burger Stand - ‬6 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Clay Pit - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Downtown Home with Private Pool - Thurgood! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Historic Downtown Home with Private Pool - Thurgood!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Historic Downtown Home with Private Pool - Thurgood!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Historic Downtown Home with Private Pool - Thurgood! located? > Located in Downtown Austin, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Pease Park and Texas State Capitol. University of Texas at Austin and Sixth Street are also within 1 mi (2 km). Austin Station is 26 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Downtown Home with Private Pool - Thurgood! Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful 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) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 28 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 3 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paige T. Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Super nice house and very accommodating! The neighborhood was a great location as well ##### Paige T. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cecilia B. Apr 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls trip sanctuary Stayed here for a girls trip and it was fantastic. The house is gorgeous and there were plenty of beds for all. ##### Cecilia B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick S. Apr 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Friends Trip Place was great easily slept 17 of us for the 3 nights we stayed. Perfect location. Just wish the hot tub was on and pool was a little cleaner. ##### Nick S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### wesley r. Apr 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay at Thurgood The property was all-around great. ##### wesley r. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zach D. May 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bachelor Party Trip The house was a perfect fit for our group. It was clean, tons of beds and a great location! ##### Zach D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael C. Aug 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Place is perfectly located just far enough away from the action that you can sit in the back in peace and enjoy the pool, or a 5 min drive gets you to the bars on 6th/S. Congress. Great spot for family/friends trips ##### Michael C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andy W. Mar 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location and Plenty of Space! Very large house with tons of amenities and a fantastic pool / hot tub for large groups! A short walk to DT Austin so location is great as well! ##### Andy W. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith & Deanna A. Nov 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Football group Family, friends and sons on a football trip to Texas ##### Keith & Deanna A. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Austin F. Sep 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for a large group Excellent location and perfect for accommodating a large group of people. Having a pool this close to the city was very useful. ##### Austin F. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John P. May 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location This old mansion has character and charm, and is located in walking distance to the University of Texas campus, Pease Park and downtown Austin.It was a great venue to host a family gathering for my daughter’s graduation. ##### John P. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara U. Jun 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Weekend This property management was attentive to any questions we had prior to out trip. ##### Barbara U. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doug N. Jul 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Stay Great place for a large group to stay. Awesome pool area for everyone to hangout at and plenty of space inside as well. Great location as well. Pretty much less than a mile from everything we did with the exception of Lake Travis. Plenty of quick Uber availability at the house as well. Our host was very accommodating, we’d definitely stay there again! ##### Doug N. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dylan S. Aug 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Large group House was great for a large group, with plenty of space, beds, common areas. The pool/backyard was well shaded and great despite the heat! ##### Dylan S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ethan N. Oct 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Extremely Satisfied This property suited our group perfectly and was exactly as promised. The management was helpful and it was a very smooth process start to finish. Our stay was great and we all agreed we would happily return to this property. Thanks to the hosts for an awesome trip! ##### Ethan N. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tyler P. Apr 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Home Beautiful Home in downtown Austin. Lots of room, plenty of beds. Property manager is in contact when you need them. Overall a wonderful experience! ##### Tyler P. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Betsy d. Nov 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely historic home This was a great place for our combined family group. We had 2 families; one stayed in the 4 bedrooms upstairs, the other in the bedrooms in the basement level, and we met on the ground floor. It was really lovely. It's a quick drive to downtown, and it's a nice neighborhood to walk around, with a small grocery 3 blocks away, but it's really not walkable to downtown. The place has a lot of historic character, but is very well-maintained. I would certainly stay here again. ##### Betsy d. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura I., Manhattan Beach May 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Wedding 12 of our family stayed at the house for a wedding. Had plenty of beds and a huge dining room table. Lovely backyard with a pool and hot tub. Well stocked kitchen and loads of towels. Also had a second kitchen and washer/drier. Only down sides were hot tub did not work and it is a little musty downstairs. ##### Laura I. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Elizabeth H. Feb 24, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredible Potential to be a True Diamond for Large Groups in Austin This February 2025, a group of nearly a dozen friends and I rented Thurgood for a weekend in Austin to attend charity events. We loved the house’s location—just a 10-minute drive to Rainey Street, 6th Street, and other downtown spots we frequented. The spacious layout, pool, and hot tub initially drew us in, and we appreciated the early check-in.However, cleanliness was a concern. The house needed a deep clean—dust-covered vents, dirty mirrors, and general upkeep issues were noticeable. We also encountered significant problems with the bathrooms and hot water. The entire house lacked water pressure in all showers & sinks.The master shower was lukewarm, while the hall bath’s jetted tub didn’t work and struggled to hold water. The main floor bathroom had a persistent mildew/sewage smell, and water temperatures fluctuated unpredictably. The basement shower had no hot water at all. Despite reaching out to management, issues remained unresolved.The hot tub was inconsistent, heating only when it decided to work, and the pool—while we didn’t opt to heat it—was also dirty. Additional concerns included a poorly locking front door, a broken piano, and general wear and tear throughout the house.This property has incredible potential, but it desperately needs better maintenance to be the standout rental it should be. While we enjoyed the space for gathering and meals, those expecting top-tier amenities may be disappointed. ##### Elizabeth H. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Cody C. Nov 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location #### Large place but amenities were mostly broken My group of friends and I get together once a year to reconnect and hang out. The listing really drew our attention because of the ping pong table and hot tub. A hot tub given the time of year was a must-have for our trip. I saw that there were past reviews that mentioned the hot tub not working and so I reached out to the owner/management team to ensure it was working. They assured me the hot tub would be in working condition and so we committed to staying here. Unfortunately it was not. I reached out to the property owner during our stay when it wasn’t heating up and they got it to start. However, it continually shut off or didn’t get hot enough to be a hot tub. The max temperature it ever got was 76 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition the ping pong table and paddles were not in great shape. This wasn’t essential but was a nice to have on our list of places to secure. The essentials such as the beds, linens, living areas were well maintained but if you are looking for any extra amenities to be in good condition such as the hot tub then I would look elsewhere. ##### Cody C. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Marisa M. Jun 22, 2024 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Don’t stay here.. and if you have a reservation, cancel it. This place was so disappointing. We were told that we couldn’t do early check in, which was fine - we were alerted that the cleaners were “finishing up” at our check in time… it wasn’t until an hour and a half later that they finally left. All of the doors were open when we got there, and the house was 85 degrees inside. We couldn’t even sit out back by the pool because it wasn’t temperature controlled and the mosquitos were so terrible. The backyard was completely overgrown, and it was very clear that no effort was made to try to maintain or cut the grass. On the second day of our stay, we noticed that there was a fly infestation on the basement. Not a couple that came in from the doors being open - more like 20-30 flying around and landing on everything. For reference, I’m renovating a house and we had the doors open all day and only had 4 flies inside. There is clearly a sanitary issue in the basement; could be a consequence of the leak in the bathroom on the main floor. The problem was so bad, the 8 people we had sleeping in the basement couldn’t stay there and we had to double up on beds, and have people sleep on the couches and the FLOOR. We alerted them to the problem and said that an exterminator couldn’t get out until the day we were leaving. Of course, the “exterminator” they called didn’t find anything… the location and charm of the house are great. It’s a real shame it wasn’t properly maintained. I would not stay here again. ##### Marisa M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Dan Y. Feb 1, 2024 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication #### No water service..horrible management We booked a house for 11 with the Renters Club in Austin Tx. When we arrived it was about 28 degrees outside and two of three exterior doors were wide open and the house was extremely cold. It took a while to, maybe two hours to realize the house had no water as the pipes were frozen. We called the manager and they said they would find us a new house tomorrow. In the morning, as the house warmed up, the kitchen sink started to have water, but that resulted in leak downstairs, where there are two bedrooms. We had to move to Endfield Road to the "Governor's house. It was supposed to be an upgrade. It had only one operational shower, one toilet needed to be assisted with a bucket of water to flush and one other shower a dribble out of it. One shower had no diverter to take it from the tub setting to the shower setting. Renters Club said..."at least you have one shower"...for 11 people...and it was next to the kitchen. There were lots of problems with the two houses. The first one I confirmed with Renters Club after reading the hot Tub was working as it had been written up in December as broken...they said it had been fixed. It may have been fixed, but the tablet that controled it was dead and after recharging it required a password that was not provided. It was obvious that no one took maintenance seriously. We were offered less than a 10% refund that has not been given yet. Avoid Renters Club ##### Dan Y. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric Z. Apr 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Eric Z. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### jaleah h. Mar 13, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Shabby but adequate The main living floor, kitchen the and upstairs bedrooms are very charming. Unfortunately the basement felt partially finished and was not warm and inviting at all. The basement bathroom flooded due to a sewer backup. We ended up with sewer water in the area close to where people were sleeping. To the host’s credit, they called a plumber and cleaned it up immediately but guests were uncomfortable using the plumbing for the rest of our stay. ##### jaleah h. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Nicholas S. Dec 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Overall good rental experience The unit was pretty much as listed with plenty of sleeping and sitting areas. Things that could use some work are the hot tub (not working), the basement kitchen (leaking pipes), and the showers (basement not great pressure, jacuzzi tub shower is hard to get into and leaks on to the bathroom floor). ##### Nicholas S. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ren O. Nov 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Momcation The property was full of delights. The beds were all very comfortably with high quality mattresses and sheets. The towels were white and clean. Soaps were all provided. ##### Ren O. 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