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Historic Austin vacation home in Zilker, near Zilker Park
Greetings! One of our recent guests told us this property reminded her of an "open air Costa Rican experience ." SXSW quote required. Thank you for taking time to look at our home. If you are not familiar with Austin, this property and location requires a HUGE FUN introduction… ?? in a second you’ll see why. We have shown up in your search results if you entered “private pool” in the filter. While we do not have a private pool or a beach. We do have something so UNUSUAL, spectacular and special we hope you will forgive us for jumping into your pool search results for the opportunity for us to introduce you to BARTON SPRINGS Pool and its potential for you. (VRBO should have a filter check box for “OH my gosh you just gotta check out this location,” so truly amazing sights and sounds around the world could stand out. ;) We are 7 minutes to ALL THAT IS DOWNTOWN So much thought and design passion has gone into this vacation home. **** Please note and understand that AFTER YOUR INITIAL PAYMENT... you will receive a separate AND ADDITIONAL bill for 11% city hotel tax. QUOTE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL HOLIDAYS (instant booking not accepted) SXSW (March 13-22) and all OCTOBER bookings. IN THE WORDS OF A GUEST... "A 10 minute walk gets you EVERYTHING...spring fed pool, park, rooftop bar, bike and boat rentals, brewery, amazing restaurants, food truck park, top rated BBQ & Sushi, movie theater, Irish pub, LIVE MUSIC, botanical gardens, sculpture garden... the list goes on!!!" **** GREAT flex rates apply to this property. THIS is like a GREAT INSURANCE POLICY. If you are forced to change your number of guests down the road you can be refunded for those unattending guests down to the base 4. This helps your group avoid having to bear the unexpected expense of those who cannot make it. ONLY $55.00 for each additional guest after the first 4.... please see rental document for complete description. Other flat rate rentals do not give you this benefit. About this UNBEATABLE LOCATION: This property is ABSOLUTELY just across the street from Zilker Park and a mere 379 steps to the back gate of Barton Springs Pool. Briefly, Zilker Park is 358 acres of gorgeous center city park land and within it lies Barton Springs Pool which is fondly described as the crown jewels of Austin -The pool itself measures a whopping 3 ACRES in size, and is fed from underground springs with an average temperature of 68-70 degrees, ideal for year-round swimming. It is NOTHING shy of spectacular. In addition to Barton Springs Pool, this property has immediate access to Lady Bird Lake, all of Zilker Park and 10 miles of hike and bike trail surrounding the lake. This is Austin’s social hub for hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking and paddle boarding….RENTALS for ALL of these incredibly fun activities are within WALKING distance. IF you are a WATER lover and a nature lover and a CITY lover- THIS property is for YOU!! The first thing you will see as you walk into your living space is a huge wrap around deck and dramatic picture window providing expansive views of the aforementioned AMAZING Zilker Park. (You can watch people play in the park and see the back gate of Barton Springs Pool from the deck) 3 sets of French doors open to the park side deck with wonderful breezes which “invite the outdoors in,” providing a truly spectacular experience of the park. The décor has been described as Costa Rican inspired and offers a tranquil setting through its thoughtful custom use of all natural materials. This includes open beam cedar ceilings throughout, wood and limestone counters, and a solid granite kitchen sink. Bathrooms boast pristine white stucco with sparkling Quartz rock flooring. 2nd living room is luxurious and peaceful with a 70" TV if a game or movie is in order. This second living space doubles as a bunk room for large parties. This property is the complete upper level of a luxury duplex with very private street level entrance. and was built in the 1960s by a local famous architect AD Stenger. Designed to be a perfect romantic getaway for two or a vibrant family gathering. *see bedroom configuration below. Nature truly takes center stage in this vacation style Zilker Park property. ****At this property you will also be walking distance to Austin's iconic RESTAURANT ROW on Barton Springs Road…(.numerous bars, restaurants and a food trailer park) *****If you go the opposite direction of restaurant row, up a hill half a mile away is Alamo Drafthouse theater and many many more upscale restaurants and bars. ****** DOWNTOWN and all that is live entertainment Austin (6th Street, Rainey Street and SOCO are ONLY a 10 minute Uber ride away) *****Unlauff Sculpture Garden is half a block away. *****Zilker Park Botanical gardens half mile away *****Zilker Zephyr and playground walking distance *****disc golf course walking distance. Youtube has a great video to show you what all the hub bub is about across the street...... enter "Barton Springs Pool" and the Day Tripper video shows you the real deal. :) (this site doesn't allow posts directly to the link-sorry) MAYBE ADD TO ALL THIS CRAZY FUN ?????....we have another amazing opportunity for you.... We are nothing shy of being THRILLED and HONORED to be associated with a FABULOUS private Austin chef, Mike Thompson. Mike has been to our properties and can be contracted privately to cater your in home event...whether it be a dinner, brunch or perhaps an in home cooking class or culinary demonstration. Please see his website for the amazing services his company offers....which we might add... we know from personal experience that his privately chauffeured hill country wine tour is INCREDIBLE!!!!!! :) Just google NOLA kitchen for all the details. Since we are so close to the park and downtown a great option would be to have bicycles delivered to you and perhaps do a guided tour. This can be set up by you through Mike's Bikes and Tours. SO - MUCH - FUN!!! Please inquire for Holiday/special event rates. Minimums stays and RATES apply to holiday and special event dates… These dates have minimum requirements.... not able to auto-quote correctly through the website tool...... for a complete list of applicable dates see below ********* ************ PLEASE NOTE....it is licensed for 10 Maximum guests... **** This property has a City of Austin Licenses and comply with all code requirements. Including noise/party restrictive laws ***** MOST dates carry a base rate up to the first 4 guests and then an additional fee per guest per night applies. . Some dates have exceptions to this rate basis. (Please see rental document for complete rates clarification) Pet fee per night $50.00 with additional cleaning fee. Pets and all overnight guests must be registered, no exceptions. .... HOLIDAY AND SPECIAL EVENT PRICING PROVIDED UPON REQUEST and require QUOTE BEFORE BOOKING. Applicable dates are: SXSW, ACL, Formula One, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Mother's day and Father's day, Labor day, and Halloween . The quoting tool on this site is unable to display these rates correctly .For SXSW rates in March please INQUIRE. . . *** No parties ***. This property complies with all City Ordinances: City Code Section 25-5-511 Dwelling Unit Occupancy Limit, and noise, party and gathering ordinances which can be found below. These codes are applicable to all short term rentals in the city of Austin regardless of number of bedrooms or square footage. **SXSW dates require pre-approval and quote prior to booking..... These dates MUST be quoted prior to booking-QUOTE REQUIRED EVEN AFTER INSTANT BOOKING as minimum stays booking period restrictions apply..... The website is very limiting regarding special event periods such as this so a QUOTE IS NECESSARY..... please inquire for CORRECT RATES for special event periods and holidays.... as minimum requirements and some flat rates apply. QUOTE FOR SPECIAL EVENT PERIODS AND HOLIDAYS MUST BE AUTHORIZED AND APPROVED - EVEN AFTER INSTANT BOOKING. This applies to special event periods and holidays as listed below. Our operating license is #V00000914555 4 bedroom, 2 full bath with shower/bathtub Bedroom configuration is: Master: King 2nd : queen 3rd: queen 4th: queen AND 3 twin XL futons. Fun, very unique and fully customizable for your needs, this space is wonderful when used as a private lounge/movie space (70” tv) for smaller groups or very fun when used as a bunk room for larger groups… 3 comfy XL twin futon beds have been custom designed into a large oversized lounge sofa space when not used as beds.
Air-conditioned accommodations at this vacation home offer private pools and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
