[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Peaceful seclusion yet minutes from downtown Austin Vacation home with kitchen, near Lake Austin ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32630000/32625900/32625833/8d639090.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32630000/32625900/32625833/9b93cf69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32630000/32625900/32625833/64ae5339.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32630000/32625900/32625833/7a040cb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32630000/32625900/32625833/bcf4fa88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at Peaceful seclusion yet minutes from downtown Austin and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Peaceful seclusion yet minutes from downtown Austin This is a unique property that overlooks the area known as the Wild Basin. It is very quiet and secluded yet it is just minutes to downtown. There are views from every window. There is also a balcony with seating for four people. Both bedrooms have queen-sized beds. The kitchen comes stocked with everything you need to make yourself at home – just bring your food and you are ready to go! There is one covered parking space in the carport as well as ample parking space in front of the property. There are trails along the edge of the basin so you can enjoy some walks in your own private park! This is the upstairs unit and the downstairs unit is also available to rent. Wandering deer, beautiful sunsets and quiet seclusion await you! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Motor boating nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34450000/34447500/34447483/a271e30c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wild Basin Sanctuary Westlake Highlands - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=34447483&PinnedHotelID=34447483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107600000/107597800/107597755/d6f4f299.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet Friendly - Covered Parking - Great Location! 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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 Peaceful Seclusion yet Minutes Downtown Austin House Peaceful Seclusion yet Minutes Downtown Austin Peaceful Seclusion yet Minutes Peaceful Seclusion yet Minute Peaceful Seclusion yet Minutes From Downtown Austin Austin ## 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%7C30.30765%2C-97.79784&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=34XYKHWsaZItZ_y_-KjWJHr5CAQ=) Austin, TX #### What's nearby - Lake Austin - 1 min drive - 0.8 km - Zilker Park - 7 min drive - 4.5 km - University of Texas at Austin - 10 min drive - 6.8 km - Barton Springs Pool - 11 min drive - 7.5 km - Sixth Street - 11 min drive - 7.2 km #### Getting around - Austin Station - 17 min drive - Downtown Station - 21 min drive - Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 29 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mozart's Coffee Roasters - ‬7 min drive - ‪Quince Lakehouse - ‬7 min drive - ‪Hula Hut - ‬7 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive - ‪Texas Honey Ham Company - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Peaceful seclusion yet minutes from downtown Austin pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Peaceful seclusion yet minutes from downtown Austin? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Peaceful seclusion yet minutes from downtown Austin? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Peaceful seclusion yet minutes from downtown Austin located? > Located in Westlake Highlands, this vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Austin and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River. Sixth Street and Zilker Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Peaceful seclusion yet minutes from downtown Austin Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent 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 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Mar 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice Its an upstairs unit, it was clean and comfortable. Beautiful area. Well furnished. Kitchen had utensils and dishes, etc... there is a grill on the downstairs unit (I dont know how that one gets rented because it doesnt seem to show up on the VRBO website). Overall, a very nice place and I'm happy that I stayed there. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ines R. Nov 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wunderbare Unterkunft Es war ein schönes Apartment in wunderschöner Umgebung. Ruhig. Die Ausstattung war super. Es hat nichts gefehlt. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Jackie war super nett. Diese Unterkunft ist sehr zu empfehlen. ##### Ines R. Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Tom M., Yucaipa Jan 12, 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### scam owner the place was trashed when we arrived as agreed. we were told the owner was living there by the other unit's occupants, but she was not around. we had to find another place during x-mas week - major hassle. owner never replied back to our questions why she did not hold up her end of the deal. ##### Tom M. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa T., Houston, Tx Jul 1, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Treehouse Apartment The views from this apartment and the large deck are wonderful. This was a great little hideaway, but still close in, for our Austin hiking and swimming getaway. Jackie responded quickly and kindly allowed us to show up a little early. ##### Lisa T. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ARfxqlwAAACqAQICAHhRqf5uyCh4rhrpAEcd0Lr3O2ECPWffSl2fK29sG1pXlAGXeDO4JsvlJQNUzkVq39haAAAAcDBuBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagYTBfAgEAMFoGCSqGSIb3DQEHATAeBglghkgBZQMEAS4wEQQMSZHzFT0YEPmNyxh0AgEQgC0LXH+8mLKg4yxyzp+8rL3SAlj3HBVPoo/emgwWzFHB0ud+ON3FJWDelmQzNn0MwKuXLuwXXCZDEBfIENPRAHzYb9SSb9xMBEhMkLWxRqk A., ARfxqlwAAACqAQICAHhRqf5uyCh4rhrpAEcd0Lr3O2ECPWffSl2fK29sG1pXlAF45uAdtJA4vUad9Eo6iO3VAAAAcDBuBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagYTBfAgEAMFoGCSqGSIb3DQEHATAeBglghkgBZQMEAS4wEQQM9aLoOCB48lnYLzQuAgEQgC2Ii8rNHvoHyzHS76HFWMk0T9/5NG13YDEz+B6KuWVyQizcYElr12i1pQwqTyojma7E8EeZnayldte1vL/J/OG17SMbN1250UGGo2qfEAbky0OtOnI Jun 24, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Overnight with the dogs After a day at Red Bud Isle and Zilker Park, this retreat tucked away in the westlake highlands was fantastic. Your own hill country oasis surrounds you for your dogs to hike and for you to enjoy on your private balcony with beautiful views. Appointments within are exceptional with a 4 poster queen in one room and a queen sleigh in the other. Everything you need to settle in and relax including some well stocked sundries and pantry items. HEB is only 15 minutes away for your shopping needs. Free WiFi and a smart tv loaded with streaming apps for entertainment and a washer and dryer in the carport area. Fantastic property! ##### ARfxqlwAAACqAQICAHhRqf5uyCh4rhrpAEcd0Lr3O2ECPWffSl2fK29sG1pXlAGXeDO4JsvlJQNUzkVq39haAAAAcDBuBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagYTBfAgEAMFoGCSqGSIb3DQEHATAeBglghkgBZQMEAS4wEQQMSZHzFT0YEPmNyxh0AgEQgC0LXH+8mLKg4yxyzp+8rL3SAlj3HBVPoo/emgwWzFHB0ud+ON3FJWDelmQzNn0MwKuXLuwXXCZDEBfIENPRAHzYb9SSb9xMBEhMkLWxRqk A. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Laurie F. Jun 1, 2020 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful view Had some issues when we first arrived, but Jackie was able to get them resolved pretty quickly. Jackie was also flexible since we had to extend our stay at the last minute. ##### Laurie F. Stayed 4 nights in May 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan B. Mar 23, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice stay Jackie was great to work with. Nice place in the hills where it was very relaxing. Great location, not a far drive into downtown Austin. Everything was great! ##### Susan B. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John W., Kirkland Nov 6, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Condo in a beautiful neighborhood Jackie was an awesome host and gave us amazing recommendations on Mexican restaurants in the area. The condo was absolutely perfect, in a beautiful part of Austin and very close to lots of activities and the sights. I absolutely recommend this condo to anyone interested in visiting Austin and I will most definitely try and stay here again next year! ##### John W. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley I. Oct 19, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Lovely condo! This condo was so cute and worked well for a small group. The location is gorgeous and the views are amazing. ##### Ashley I. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy H., Blanchard Jun 6, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Secluded wooded getaway Beautiful property on a hill covered in trees. Very private and quiet. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Large closets and full kitchen was nice. All kinds of wildlife that can be seen from the cozy balcony. Lovely place!! ##### Cindy H. 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