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Apartment in Central Austin

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 554 reviews

Comfortable Central Apartment with Unique Austin Vibe Perfect for Long-term Stays

Soak up the homespun charm in this cheerful home where rustic interiors and reclaimed wood complement vaulted, airy ceilings. Enjoy the curated collection of authentic regional art and vintage treasures in this tree-top hideaway and then grill on the deck or cool down with a local brew on colorful, mismatched chairs in the sun-drenched garden. Perfect for extended stays. Trails nearby! This 800+ square foot upstairs apartment comfortably accommodates four adults with two bedrooms (queen), one bath, separate living/dining, laundry room with washer/dryer, and fully equipped kitchen. Lounge on our comfy leather couch, prepare a gourmet meal to serve to guests, or relax with a book on your own private patio! This is the perfect spot for anyone looking for the comforts and conveniences of a home away from home. Guests will enjoy: - private balcony with outdoor seating - fully equipped kitchen with full-sized refrigerator(URL HIDDEN)and gas range (complimentary coffee, tea, and light refreshments) - private laundry facilities with washer/dryer - off-street, covered parking - secure storage for bikes, golf clubs, etc. - flat-screen TVs in living and bedrooms - cable/wi-fi - stereo with cd player, bluetooth, and AM/FM radio - well-stocked book/music/game library - hair dryer - basic toiletries - alarm clocks - iron/ironing board - pack 'n play. Property caretakers, Bobby & Cynthia, live onsite in a separate apartment. They are available to offer help and suggestions as much or as little as you need. Located in Tarrytown, Via Libre is perfect for out-of-towners curious to explore Austin, music aficionados looking for a convenient base for ACL, travelers with business at the Texas Capitol, folks with UT students to visit, Longhorn football fans, and visiting families. We are close to UT and downtown with easy access to MoPac. A short walk or bike ride takes you to the Johnson Creek Hike and Bike Trail, which leads to Ladybird Lake, Auditorium Shores, and Zilker Park (home of Barton Springs and the ACL Music Festival). A mile away, you'll find Deep Eddy Pool (spring fed and open year round), Lion's Municipal Golf Course (18 holes in the heart of Austin), and Lake Austin's waterfront dining. There is access to public transportation (bus) within walking distance (less than a mile). The walk is doable but not incredibly pedestrian friendly. Please note that Via Libre is an upstairs apartment without elevator access. Via Libre requires a 2 night minimum on weekends. We are happy to work with you to accommodate special requests. We can arrange to have your kitchen stocked in advance, prepare your room with flowers and wine, coordinate dry-cleaning, or help you develop an itinerary for your stay. Please inquire about pricing based on your specific needs. The city hotel tax is included in our rates. Via Libre is fully licensed by the City of Austin as a short term rental. - private balcony with outdoor seating - fully equipped kitchen with full-sized refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and gas range (complimentary coffee, tea, and light refreshments) - private laundry facilities with washer/dryer - off-street, covered parking - secure storage for bikes, golf clubs, etc. - flat-screen TVs in living and bedrooms - cable/wi-fi - stereo with cd player, bluetooth, and AM/FM radio - well-stocked book/music/game library - hair dryer - basic toiletries - alarm clocks - iron/ironing board - pack 'n play. Property caretakers, Bobby & Cynthia, live onsite in a separate apartment. They are available to offer help and suggestions as much or as little as you need. The apartment is located in the central neighborhood of Tarrytown, conveniently close to downtown and the Texas Capitol. Tucked away in an unexpected garden, yet with convenient access to nearby freeways, getting around to anywhere in Austin is easy. It's a short walk or bike ride to the trail head that leads to Ladybird Lake, Zilker Park (the ACL Music Festival site), Barton Springs Pool, and the grid of urban greenbelt trails beyond. We are close to UT and downtown with easy access to MoPac. A short walk or bike ride takes you to the Johnson Creek Hike and Bike Trail, which leads to Ladybird Lake, Auditorium Shores, and Zilker Park (home of Barton Springs and the ACL Music Festival). A mile away, you'll find Deep Eddy Pool (spring fed and open year round), Lion's Municipal Golf Course (18 holes in the heart of Austin), and Lake Austin's waterfront dining. There is access to public transportation (bus) within walking distance (less than a mile). The walk is doable but not incredibly pedestrian friendly. We are happy to work with you to accommodate special requests. We can arrange to have your kitchen stocked in advance, prepare your room with flowers and wine, coordinate dry-cleaning, or help you develop an itinerary for your stay. Please inquire about pricing based on your specific needs.

Aug 10 – 17

G$33,239 GYD per night

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Guesthouse in Austin

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 259 reviews

Designer Home near University of Texas

Our Treehouse apartment is a mere 550 square feet, but the high ceilings and sunlight from the storefront-sized windows make it feel more spacious. The apartment footprint is modest to accommodate the mature American elm tree just a few feet away, a protected heritage tree. We lived an entire year in the Treehouse while our home was being renovated, so we can vouch for how comfy it is for a couple. The sofa bed is queen sized and comfortably accommodates two adults, but we definitely do not recommend our apartment for more than four adults. And if you're on the fence about a rental car in Austin, we vote yes. While it's totally possible to get around without a car, this IS Texas after all. The Salt Lick, the Wildflower Center, the Oasis, Jester King, Circuit of the Americas, etc. are not cheap cab fares! The exception to the rental car rec is for SXSW and ACL, or if you plan to be working at the University of Texas, Dell Children's Hospital or med school or some other downtown location where parking will be tough. There is a small outdoor seating area at the bottom of the apartment stairs. You will also have a parking spot in the gravel lot next to the garage off the alley. We both receive messages through the Airbnb messaging app and respond as quickly as possible, but please phone if it's extremely urgent. Hyde Park is Austin's oldest suburb, established in 1891. Unlike the rest of the city, it seems to be the only place that hasn't changed too much in the last 25 years. The house is a quick bus or cab ride from busy downtown. If you're on the fence about a rental car in Austin, we vote yes. While it's totally possible to get around without a car, this IS Texas where our cities were planned around roads. The Salt Lick, the Wildflower Center, the Oasis, Jester King, Circuit of the Americas, etc. are not cheap fares! The exception to the rental car rec is for SXSW and ACL, or if you plan to be working at the University of Texas, Dell Children's Hospital or med school or some other downtown location where parking will be tough. In that case, there are several different bus lines within a couple of blocks from the Treehouse. You'll see the small Metro Rail pass within a block our place, but the nearest stop is 1.7 miles away (Highland). Check out the Capital Metro website for more info or to load money to their app. Our favorite ride share companies are Ride Austin and Lyft -- it's rare that you ever wait more than 5 minutes for a ride from our place. We also live within the car2go car share service area.

Jul 5 – 12

G$29,225 GYD per night

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Guesthouse in Austin

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviews

Hyde Park Guest House, New & Very Private/Quiet

Modern and super clean guest house with all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. Great for the global traveler on business, or for couples on a get-away trip. Hotel-quality king-size bed. Open-floor plan. Concrete floor. New kitchen & laundry appliances. Coded keypad on front door provides easy and convenient self-checkin/out. Proximity to the University of Texas makes it popular among faculty/students. Easy commute for professionals working downtown. Also close to medical centers.

Jul 27 – Aug 3

G$28,639 GYD per night

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Townhouse in Austin

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 242 reviews

East Downtown Austin Modern Condo

New, clean and organized, smart-home automated, modern condo in East Downtown Austin. Spacious, tall ceilings, queen size bed, sleeper sofa and air mattress. Trendy location with great bars and restaurants. Easy parking. Extra half bath. High speed Fiber Wifi. Sonos sound system and large screen TV. Perfect location for UT-Austin, Downtown and Festivals. Free bike rentals on site. Great guidebook with lots of fun recommendations for nightlife, dining, and outdoor activities in Austin.

Aug 2 – 9

G$22,679 GYD per night

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Guesthouse in Austin

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 538 reviews

Walkable Cherrywood Loft, close to UT and Downtown

Walking distance to about 2 dozen restaurants / bars / coffee shops, a few blocks away from the UT football stadium and campus, and about 2 miles from downtown... yet tucked away in the nice and quiet neighborhood of Cherrywood (aka French Place). The loft is set back away back from the street with its own walkway and entrance and has a great mix of natural light and shade from the trees. It's newly remodeled and has a powerful AC for those hot Texas summers. Come check out The East Side!

Feb 7 – 14

G$27,514 GYD per night

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Guest suite in Austin

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 499 reviews

Tree house Bungalow

1948 remodeled home, modern, newly built upstairs guest studio located in the heart of Austin, Texas. This particular bungalow was built in 2015, has hardwood floors, central heat and air, air jet bath tub and tempurpedic mattress. One of the most beautiful details of the treehouse is our reclaimed wood. My husband was born and raised in Austin and has taken part in recyclying wood from old Austin homes and milling trees that have fallen only to repurpose the wood for our treehouse.

Sep 8 – 15

G$21,362 GYD per night

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Guesthouse in Austin

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 326 reviews

Private and Hip Centrally Located East Austin Guesthouse

Put on a great record and enjoy the natural light at a bright, stylish guesthouse with a homey feel. The studio is brand new construction that has been stylishly renovated. It has a private alley entrance, and includes a kitchenette, full bathroom and walk-in closet. Sleeping options include a king size bed, and a day bed that converts into two twin size beds. Fast wifi and TV provided. We are centrally located, near public bus lines. Plenty of unrestricted street parking available.

Jun 28 – Jul 5

G$28,829 GYD per night

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Guesthouse in Austin

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 272 reviews

B-side: Rockin' 5 stars for over 5 years!

** See "Guest Access" for information on pets and 7+ night stays!! Modern, walkable hideaway with incredible natural light in the super-chill Eastside Cherrywood neighborhood. No, really. There are like, tons of windows in there. Austin hotspots and events are a short ride share away from our central location. But with a well-appointed kitchen, hot restaurants, bars, and coffee shops just a short stroll away, and super comfy digs you may find you don't want to wander very far.

Jul 17 – 24

G$31,923 GYD per night

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Guesthouse in Austin

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 776 reviews

Cloud Cottage: Private Guesthouse

Our brand new, light-filled Cloud Cottage is a 275 sq. foot studio tucked away in the backyard of our Brentwood bungalow. It is a detached separate structure with a private stone-lined entrance and back deck. The cottage has everything you'll need for a quiet getaway or as a homebase to explore Austin. Brentwood is centrally located near vibrant LowBurn (Lower Burnet), easy walking distance to coffee shops and restaurants, and an easy drive or bus ride to UT and downtown.

Apr 2 – 9

G$14,667 GYD per night

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Home in Central Austin

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 471 reviews

House on the Creek (Central Austin)

Our place is 500sqft one bedroom duplex in one of central Austin’s finest neighborhoods. Walking distance to coffee shops, bakery, restaurants, and food trucks. 4 miles to Downtown, 6 miles to Barton Springs and 3 miles to the UT campus. Close to everything while maintaining the comfort of being in a peaceful neighborhood. Beautiful patio views of the creek and nature. One-time $30 pet fee for guests with pets. Fast 1gig internet. Licensed STR by the city of Austin.

Jul 16 – 23

G$20,615 GYD per night

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Guesthouse in Austin

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 319 reviews

Cozy casita in beautiful east side backyard

Tiny house in a beautiful backyard in East Austin. Has abundant natural light, full bathroom, comfy queen sized bed, lounge space and private patio. Note that there is not a full kitchen in the casita. Down the block from the neighborhood bar, walking distance to several shopping centers and just 10 minutes to downtown. This property is a safe space. All guests regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity or national origin are welcome here.

Jun 7 – 14

G$19,118 GYD per night

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Apartment in Central Austin

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 173 reviews

Clean, Comfy and Fully Stocked Hyde Park Studio 2

Located in a quaint neighborhood, this studio is a 10 minute drive to downtown, 5 minutes to UT, 2 blocks to the #7 bus line, across the street from the Hancock Golf Course, and 4 blocks from several restaurants, cafes, and grocers. We stock the studio with all the essentials of home and beyond so you can be ready just get out and enjoy Austin: umbrellas, wireless phone charger, tooth paste, condiments, rice, ice cream scooper, Brita water filter, oragami book and more!

Jul 3 – 10

G$17,229 GYD per night