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Retro Gold With a City View! Steps From Zilker

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Property grounds
Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Smart TV, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Barton Hills studio offers a serene retreat with a balcony overlooking tennis courts and the city. Bring your favorite records to play on the turntable, or enjoy in-house classics while relaxing in style. With Barton Springs and Zilker Park nearby, bike trails are just steps away.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bathroomSleeps 3669 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Retro Gold With a City View! Steps From Zilker

Unwind in style at this centrally-located studio with a beautiful balcony looking out at tennis courts and the city! Bring your own records for the turntable or blast to the past with some in-house classics. Located steps from Barton Springs and Zilker Park with amazing bike trails and quick access to downtown. Fully stocked kitchen, long mirrors, smart TV, sleeper sofa, propane grill, and highspeed fiber internet with a desk/workspace. Shag rug, velvet curtains, and retro wallpaper all there to enhance your Austin experience! Plug the lights in to light up the patio and good vibes sign! Free parking on-premise (do not worry about parking that says reserved). Up to two vehicles allowed. No parking pass required. Ubers/Lyfts are readily available. Lime/Bird scooters available for rent. Safe and convenient bike paths and trails located just off-premise. Barton Springs Bike Rentals is less than a mile away! I give guests their space but will be available for any questions or needs! Or Misty (cohost) will be! The neighborhood is quiet and welcoming to all guests! Located in one of the safest neighborhoods with easy access to bike trails and the city. Pro tip: Barton Hills Market right next door is very convenient for all types of needs! 1. Driving is very easy since parking is so simple (no passes or money required). Spaces are always available on-premise. 2. Uber/Lyft is quick and easy. Lime/Bird scooters are always around for rent. 3. Walk! Or rent bikes at Barton Springs Bike Rental! ** $30 charge for late check-out every hour past 11 am. ** Absolutely no smoking indoors. ($200 fee) *** Please note that 4-star reviews are negative. We will do our absolute best to make sure your experience is a 5-star stay and that everything on the listing is provided!

Property manager

Cannon Walden

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 669 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Barton Springs Pool - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Austin City Limits - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Zilker Park - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Sixth Street - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • University of Texas at Austin - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 12 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 16 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Daymaker - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Picnic Food Trailer Park - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪ThoroughBread - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Coat & Thai - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Tacodeli - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Retro Gold With a City View! Steps From Zilker pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Retro Gold With a City View! Steps From Zilker?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retro Gold With a City View! Steps From Zilker?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Retro Gold With a City View! Steps From Zilker located?

Located in Barton Hills, this condo building is steps from Zilker Park, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sixth Street and Austin Convention Center. South Congress Avenue is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

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Retro Gold With a City View! Steps From Zilker Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caleb H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick weekend to Austin

Had a great stay! Would stay again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Loved the quick communication and easy check in/check out.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun property in a great location

Easy walking distance to Zilker Park and easy drives to restaurants and downtown!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thelma C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week stay

It was very relaxing. Host answered questions promptly and was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

karen c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet

Clean and everything you needed for a short stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hadley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful South Austin retreat

This was a great little condo! It was walkable to Zilker Park and Barton Springs, and also to the stretch of restaurants on Barton Springs road (15 minutes). It was very clean and well-designed, with plenty of pillows on the bed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Super cute apartment in a safe area. Loved walking to Barton Springs this morning. Comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cool Times on Hot Days

As described, a cool mid-mod vibe and compact place. Comfortable inside, and a shaded, leafy balcony view with extra TV outside. Assigned parking and easy walkability (less than 5 minutes) to Zilker’s historic Barton Springs Municipal Pool, made this a perfect escape on the hottest days of Austin’s summer.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah D.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Barton Hills

Great little apartment in Barton Hills approx. 45 mins walk to Downtown/Rainey St Grocery shop on the doorstep & easy access to Zilker Park Slightly noisy neighbours and outside space could be cleaner, but great little place to stay on a budget
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicholas T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for summer

Great location. Walked to trail of lights and hiked Barton Creek. I was the first one in the shower and quickly ran out of hot water, so maybe not the best winter stay. Left an AirPod in the space, messaged the host, and haven’t heard back for 3 days. But also it’s a few days until Christmas so maybe they’re more responsive in summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mollie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location + great communication

This spot was in an absolutely *perfect* location: Barton Springs was footsteps away, and downtown was located minutes out. We enjoyed the view of downtown every morning as we drank coffee on the patio. Any issues we had were swiftly heard and dealt with by Cannon and Misty. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bitchen Treehouse

This was the perfect spot that I will seek again. I had to spend a big chunk of one day working from "home" and being out on the balcony made it less work more vacay. The market next door has everything. Huge wine section. Made daily grab n go brekky burritos. Found a day backpack perfect for walking. Can walk out the door and find trails to explore all day. The neighborhood is nice, quiet, never heard a peep from any neighbors. Surrounding neighborhood has lots of new custom homes mixed with cute older homes. I felt safe traveling as a solo female. Easy parking. Easy space for Uber to find/pick up.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice studio condo in an excellent location

We are regular visitors to Austin and this location was probably the best location so far. Two minute walk to Zilker.Close to just about anything else if you like to walk or just a short car ride.The studio was perfect for our needs. Very clean and the communication with Cannon and Misty was excellent. If there was one minor drawback was that you could hear the people above (little kids running around) or people talking through walls next door. It was not an issue, just an observation.Otherwise, it was a great experience and would consider staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Studio apartment with access to river walk

Basic accommodation with convenient location to Barton Springs and river. Not a fan of foam bed mattress, so didn’t sleep too well. Apartment efficiently organized with Ikea type furniture. The host generally responsive, but never solved the Roku/tv connection. A little more care to maintenance would help out.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Size & Setup

I visited Austin Easter weekend (Fri-Wed) and this place was perfect for me and my 2 adult daughters. It’s quiet but close to the great shopping, walking, dining & fun of Zilker, South Lamar, downtown, SoCo and central Austin. The view at sunrise was awesome on the sunny days. We walked to S. Lamar for meals & coffee. (Patika, Super Thai, Kerbey Lane & Torchy’s were favs). Chuys on Barton Springs was fun too. We liked the vibe of the Deep Eddy and retro decor in the unit. And being on 2nd floor felt safe and quiet. The unit was a good size, needs more bedding options, but the management was quick to provide added linens when asked. Would stay here again on our next trip!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Richard B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving visit 2024

Stayed 3-nights near Zilker during 2024 Thanksgiving week at the condo and was disappointed. We did not sleep well on the foam mattress. The left side of the bed was is against the wall, so if you get up during the night you need to get out at the foot of the bed or crawl over your spouse. The foam mattress was well worn and very uncomfortable for me as I prefer a firm mattress. Also the stove needed a cleaning which made it awful to bake or warm turkey stuffing or anything for that matter. No inside table with chairs to sit and have breakfast. Not a big fan of the accommodations. On a positive note, it was quiet and convenient to our travel needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

Cute place. Location can't be beat. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location

Loved our stay! The bed was comfortable, the TV was big and the whole place is cozy! We walked to Zilker Park and Barton Springs and then hung out on the balcony in the evening looking at the skyline! Met the Nextdoor neighbor too, he’s very nice! Would book again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Groovy

A cozy studio condo turned into a roomy nostalgia trip. Despite the aesthetic nothing felt run down or broken. The location was close enough to get everywhere you needed to go, but far enough away that things felt quiet and safe when it needed to be. Most comfortable mattress I've ever slept on. Would and will definitely book this location again! .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My first overseas trip to Austin

Great walks in the area
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S., Hudsonville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just right...

We stayed at this clean unit recently and really enjoyed the convenient location. Close to Zilker park and not too far from downtown. We had all we needed from a kitchen perspective (sans dishwasher) and the second floor view of downtown was a treat. We would stay at this location again in a heartbeat. The only thing missing we thought would be a good idea was a bath mat. The on-site washer and dryer (located down the stairs and for small fee) worked well, too. Thanks to the owners for offering this little gem.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

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