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E Austin Gem! Cln Hot Tub & Perf Locale!
Great stay lots of fun games and great location!!!

6 Bedroom Villa | Pool | Hot Tub | Party Cabana
I am very happy to have stayed in this house. It is very beautiful, even more beautiful than in the photos. Everything is very clean. Excellent service from Joshua. He was very attentive to our arrival and responded quickly. I was there for a very short time. I hope to return with my family again. We had an incredible time. My family and friends were delighted with the house. We will definitely return. I highly recommend it. Thank you Joshua for being so accessible!

Private Entrance / Private bathroom - Modern Suite
Antonio’s place was quiet and relaxing☺️

Lost Horizon Escape near the Domain and Arboretum
Great host. He was easily accessible and made a great first impression upon arrival. The place included amenities which made it a pleasant stay.

Gorilla House - Backyard Oasis
Amazing stay!! Clean, awesome house! Quick to communicate and help with anything needed! Would definitely stay again.

Texas Time Warp off Congress - Cowboy Pool!
Phenomenal backyard complete with a cowboy pool and lots of seating. The location and decor were great as well. We will definitely be back.

Luxury Downtown Home. Pool, Spa, Near Lake, Trails
Beautiful space in a quiet neighborhood close to downtown. Great hosts that are very friendly and responsive.

Villa Hermosa - East Austin Oasis | Pool/Hot Tub
The house is super clean, very well organized and I can clearly see the host put a lot of thought into the interior design. The pool is very well maintained and clean. Kyle has let us checkin early and was responsive throughout the stay. We will come back to stay. True example of being a great host. Thank you!
Weekly house rentals

Brand New East Austin Gem: 3 Minutes to UT Campus!
stayed at the house for a work trip. very convenient - enjoyed my trip

The Overlook near UT/downtown. Primo location!
My stay at The Overlook was very relaxing and peaceful. The house is stocked with all the amenities needed to feel like a home away from home. I loved the gourmet kitchen. The appliances and gadgets are all top quality. I loved the fancy coffee maker and there is also a beautiful espresso maker if you’re into that. The hosts made it easy by providing ground coffee in the fridge as well as creamer! The upstairs bathroom has a beautiful shower and is fully equipped with everything you need. The bed I slept in was comfortable and the linens spotless. The decor is tasteful with a fun Austin/Texas theme. The yard is fenced and private. This house is the perfect place to stay if you want to be near all that Austin has to offer but also want to have a comfortable home-base to come back to and recharge your batteries!

East Austin Zen Cottage
We loved this cute little house in Austin! It was so comfortable and cozy. The location is great and central to everything and even though it’s close to the highway we barely heard any traffic noise. Jennifer is a fantastic host and was so responsive to any question that I had. She went above and beyond to fix an AC issue and make sure we were comfortable. Absolutely would stay again!

Kids & pets friendly, walk everywhere!
We had a great stay at this home and really appreciated how communicative the host was-always quick to respond to any questions. The home felt very “lived in,” which we actually appreciated for a kid-friendly stay. The photos were accurate overall, though the exterior was more overgrown than expected and the trampoline looked a bit “play at your own risk.” That said, our kids had an amazing time with the seemingly endless toys, and it was a huge relief not having to bring bulky items like a stroller or a Pack ‘n Play, since they’re here. The beds were very comfortable, the A/C kept us cool during a hot Austin weekend, and having a good washer/dryer made life easier. The location is definitely a strong point—easy access to some great local spots, including Launderette and Bufalina, both of which we’d highly recommend. Check-out was simple. Our only real suggestion would be a deeper cleaning refresh to match the overall comfort and utility. This place is equipped for families!

Central Austin Historic Hyde Park - Entire House
Location, location, location

East Austin Cozy Corner
Cute place in a central location. Worked perfectly for our family with young children.

Quiet 1BR, full remote work setup, walkable area
Incredibly worthwhile stay. Spent a week at the house and it was great! The home itself is quite small but cozy, the neighborhood is walkable, and downtown is just a few minutes away! Would highly recommend this place for a cozy getaway!

Renovated Austin Retreat: Relax + Work + Entertain
We spent two and a half months at this house and we felt like it was home from the minute we walked in. This home is a really gem for people who want to work from home in a new city and be close enough to everything there is to enjoy about the city. Clay has designed this home to have everything you need for a thoughtful work environment with two work areas that are so well organized and private. The house has an open architecture with a large open kitchen and living area with plenty of space to entertain a lot of guests. I was expecting some amenities, but Clay went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed from cleaning supplies to spices, pantry supplies and toiletries. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you could possibly need. The backyard is truly an oasis and something we used often.
Private house rentals

Modern 2BR 1 Mile from Downtown & Zilker Park
Everything about Annie's place was perfect! Sure, it's close to a highway and there is some buzz at night, but no major horns or loud city noises. The location is so central, it allowed us to visit all areas of Austin with such ease. Parking was absolutely no problem. We traveled with a 3 year old toddler and she loved everything about the place too, including charming backyard.

Modern Home Close to DT, Moody, UT
Home was clean and neighborhood was quite. Close to UT and many restaraunts. Kam was proactive and responsive. Great place to stay.

Wellness Oasis: Cold Plunge, Hot Tub, Sauna, Steam
One of the best Airbnb’s I’ve stayed at!

East Austin Studio
Beautiful place minutes walk from the lake trail, you’d be hard pressed to beat the locale. Ally was super sweet and very easy to get in touch with. Would most certainly stay here again.

Peaceful Contemporary Casita
Place was perfect and in a nice quiet neighborhood. Very clean and nice modern design!

Modern Oasis: Easy Downtown Access
I can’t say enough about this place- OBSESSED! The house is tucked in a cul de sac with a backyard that is surrounded by greenery that makes it feel like you are in the woods. The house itself has large windows so it’s bright all day without direct sunlight. The pool is clean and well kept and the best part is the chickens! They greet you in the morning and follow you around, not to mention beautiful eggs they lay that are available for the guests. This is my dream house and truly a gem I was a little sad to leave! Matt was a great host who communicated proactively, provided clear instructions and made the stay that much more pleasant. I can’t wait to come back and I mean it!

Cozy Cottage In North University & Near Downtown
Great home in a lovely neighborhood north of UT campus. Perfect for a family visit. Friendly and accommodating hosts!

Design-forward, bright, and central Twee House
This is a special little house! We stayed for 11 days and it was perfect for my family. Location-wise it is central and in a quiet, pretty area. We enjoyed our walks around the neighborhood. The house itself felt roomy and comfortable; every detail was thought of including a well-appointed kitchen, sound machines, phone chargers, a washer/dryer, pillows of varying firmness, etc. The beds were great! The house stayed nice and cool even during a heat wave, and we enjoyed taking a break there each afternoon while our toddlers napped. Whitney was a super accommodating host; she helped me procure a couple of kid items, gave a babysitter recommendation, and had plenty of local recommendations as well. 10/10 for the twee house; we didn’t want to leave!
Quick stats about house rentals in Central Austin
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190 properties
Total number of reviews
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Family-friendly rentals
120 properties are a good fit for families
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70 properties allow pets
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20 properties have a pool
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100 properties have a dedicated workspace
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