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PRIVATE RETREAT| Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn

PRIVATE RETREAT| Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn

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Overview of PRIVATE RETREAT| Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
7 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 24418 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Austin, TX
  • Popular LocationLady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center8 min drive
  • Popular LocationSouth Congress Avenue10 min drive
  • Popular LocationZilker Park11 min drive
  • AirportAustin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)19 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

BEDROOM 1 | 1 King

1 King Bed

BEDROOM 2 | 2 Queens & 1 Twin Bunk Bed

2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

BEDROOM 3 | 2 Queens

2 Queen Beds

BEDROOM 4 | 4 Twins (2 Bunks)

2 Single Bunk Beds

BEDROOM 5 | 4 Queens (2 Bunks)

4 Queen Beds

BEDROOM 6 | 1 King

1 King Bed

BEDROOM 7 | 1 Queen

1 Queen Bed

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

BATHROOM 1: En-Suite Full Bath for BR1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

BATHROOM 2: En-Suite Full Bath for BR2

Toilet · Shower only

BATHROOM 3: En-Suite Full Bath for BR3

Toilet · Shower only

BATHROOM 4: Hall Bath for BR 4 & BR 5

Toilet · Shower only

BATHROOM 5: En-Suite Full Bath for BR 6

Toilet · Shower only

BATHROOM 6: Outside Pool Bath

Toilet · Shower only

BATHROOM 7: Half Bath off Living Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

PRIVATE RETREAT| Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn

***WELCOME TO STEPPING ROCK***
Each and every NEST Vacation Rentals Home includes a team of experienced locals who are available to you 24/7. Your personal Guest Experience Manager is highly trained on the home you are staying in. They will not only be your contact for the house, but are also able to guide you to enjoy the best Austin has to offer! NEST Vacation Rentals considers it our primary job to ensure you have the best possible experience during your time in Austin!

FEATURED IN COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE June'2017 !!
Roam free without city limits on this 11 acre Texas Hill Country retreat located just 11 miles from downtown Austin & 9 miles to Dripping Springs. This excellent location makes this resort home perfect for relaxing after exploring everything Austin offers or attending wedding events in Dripping Springs or the Texas Hill Country. This home is situated next to an abundance of memorable group activities including vineyards, famous vodka distilleries, craft beer breweries, the famous Stunt Ranch, paintball, shooting ranges, restaurants, shopping and more! STEPPING ROCK can serve as your destination or just a place to rest your heads at night. This home provides a wonderful retreat allowing your group to enjoy time together.

THE SPACE
STEPPING ROCK was custom designed to comfortably accommodate large groups, sleeping up to 24 guests in 18 beds. This 7 bedroom, 6.5 bath, 4,500 square foot home features a heated swimming pool, hot tub, outdoor fireplace, outdoor big screen TV, cook station with BBQ grill, fire pit, competition-style corn hole game alley, spike ball, ladder ball, covered outdoor patio, a pool shower, outdoor restroom, and so much more! Featuring Modern Farm House architecture and design, the house features a luxurious open floor plan, making the home perfect for entertaining and relaxing with a large group of friends, family or business retreat. The comfortable living room with the fireplace invites everyone to the center of the house, while the wall of glass French doors opens the space up to great views of the pool and hill country. Guests will enjoy the indoor restaurant style bar with 4 bar stools where all can practice the latest in mixology! The well-equipped gourmet kitchen is made for entertaining and offers commercial-grade Thermador stainless appliances, a long serving island with 10 additional bar stools, a dining table with seating for 16, in addition to an outdoor dining table with seating for 16 people.

The home features high-end furnishings and luxury linens selected by an award-winning interior designer, with only comfort and luxury in mind. At NEST properties, you will not find locked closets, personal items in the bedrooms or homeowner's pictures on the walls—rest assured this is a full-time rental designed with only the most discerning short-term guests in mind.

CONCIERGE SERVICES
Arrive and Relax, after all, you are on vacation! To enhance your stay, our CONCIERGE partner can handle the essentials like pre-arrival groceries and stocking the bar, transportation, private chefs, etc... They will also create specially curated five-star experiences for your group. To make your trip seamless and experience the best of Austin, allow our concierge partner to handle the details.

ROOM DETAILS: 7 BEDROOMS: Sleeps 24 People in 18 beds
-BEDROOM 1: 1 King Downstairs (On-Suite Bathroom)
-BEDROOM 2: 2 Queens + 2 Twin Bunkbeds Downstairs (On-Suite Bathroom)
-BEDROOM 3: 2 Queens Upstairs (On-Suite Bathroom)
-BEDROOM 4: 4 Twin Bunkbeds (4 Twins) Upstairs (Shared bath with BR 5)
-BEDROOM 5: 4 Queens Bunkbeds (4 Queens) Upstairs (Shared bath with BR 4)
-BEDROOM 6: 1 King Upstairs + 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa (On-Suite Bathroom)
-BEDROOM 7: 1 Queen Bed (Private entrance single room)

CHEF'S KITCHEN:
Every culinary desire can be met in this spacious catering kitchen. The over-sized serving island is perfect for dining and entertaining. This well-appointed kitchen includes microwave, 3 coffee makers, toaster, blender and of course a disposal! Full Size sit down bar to practice your mixology (you provide the bartender!) If you prefer to grill, you will enjoy a stainless gas grill just steps from the kitchen.


SPECIAL FEATURES:
• Wi-Fi throughout the home (High-Speed!)
• Large covered outdoor living area provides a shaded retreat from sunny days
• Heated Pool Option (for fee)
• Hot Tub (heating complimentary)
• Outdoor Fire Pit (in addition to outdoor fireplace)
• Outdoor Full Pool Bathroom
• Laundry Room with high capacity washer & dryer
• 2 Master suites downstairs with on-suite bathrooms
• Private entrance bedroom with queen bed and private space for anyone that needs to work during their stay
• Cable TV w/ Full Sports Package (DirectTV)
• Generous parking
• 11-acre property with stunning views
• Huge back yard for entertaining with BBQ grill & outdoor table/chairs
• Authentic working barn on property makes the perfect back drop for your authentic Texas memories

ALSO PROVIDED DURING YOUR STAY:
• Luxurious high thread-count linens & plush bath towels
• 24 Pool Towels
• Laundry room with high capacity HE washer & dryer with laundry pods
• Fully stocked kitchen with everything you need to entertain
• 2 Drip Coffee makers & Starbucks coffee, creamer and sugars
• Keurig & K-Cups
• Complimentary toiletries including bath soap, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner.
• Starter supply of all soaps and paper products (paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, laundry pods)
• Luxury pillow top mattresses
• Hair Dryers in every bathroom
• Full length mirrors in every bedroom
• Board Games: Uno, Jenga, Scrabble, Connect 4, Poker Sets, Playing Cards
• 24 Hour Self-Check-In

THE NEIGHBORHOOD:
• The gorgeous home is in a secluded neighborhood just south of downtown Austin.
• DOWNTOWN Austin is only 11 miles. The airport is a <20 minute drive.
• 15-20 minutes from Downtown Austin
• 25 minutes from Wimberly
• 20 minutes to Salt Lick BBQ/Driftwood
• 40 minutes to surrounding Fredericksburg wineries

NOTE:
• 6% State Hotel Tax
• 5% NEST Booking Fee
• $650 Cleaning Fee
• $500 Pool Heating Fee (Per 3 night stay)
• $150 Pet Fee /per pet/ per 3 night rental. (sorry, no pets over 25lbs)
• $100 Extra Person Fee ($100 p/person/p/night stay over 16 person standard occupancy)
• $150 fee per Air Mattress (must request prior to arrival day)
• 50% Payment at time of Booking
• 50% Payment 30 Days Prior to Check-In
• Rental Agreement must be signed within 48 hours after booking.
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Property manager

Tracey Anderson
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Austin

This vacation home is located in Oak Hill, a neighborhood in Austin, and is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Zilker Park and Lady Bird Lake, while Austin City Limits and Moody Theater are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Moody Center or Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - 8 min drive
  • South Congress Avenue - 10 min drive
  • Zilker Park - 11 min drive
  • Barton Springs Pool - 12 min drive
  • Sixth Street - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 17 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Starbucks - 3 min drive
  • Tacodeli - 4 min drive
  • Shore Raw Bar & Grill - 5 min drive
  • Jim's Restaurant - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is PRIVATE RETREAT| Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Austin Wedding
The house was spectacular!! Clean, neat and plenty of amenities. We stayed here with several families for my nieces wedding. It was extremely spacious for all of us. Great location! Only 5 minutes from the wedding venue and about 25 minutes to downtown. Plenty to do. Most of the bedrooms were spacious. There is really only 5 bedrooms not 6. They listed a bedroom which was connected to the house but had a separate door. You had to go outside to enter the room. The room was very small with just a queen bed and a rack for your clothing with no access to a bathroom unless you entered the house. This was the only down side to the house. We made a lot of memories. Great place!! I highly recommend it! You will love it.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
This place is perfect for big groups. We had an amazing time. thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
30th Birthday
We stayed at the house with 15 of our friends for a 30th birthday celebration. The house had everything we needed to entertain, and it was also clean and well kept. We loved how spacious the house felt and that there was plenty of room for everyone. The rental group was quick to respond and easy to work with. We would love to come back for another friends trip next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Very nice property for large groups. Host was easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Place!
We loved this property. It had everything we could have wanted and had a very well-stocked kitchen. We will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tracey Anderson

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About NEST Vacation Rentals -- Luxury Properties

Who We Are.
Over the years, NEST has quietly become the go to leader for connecting the most discerning guests with luxury vacation rental homes. Founded on the promise of excellent service and luxury surroundings, NEST manages Austin's finest and most exclusive homes available for short-term rental. NEST's concept and unique approach to home rentals can only be found in the management of the world's finest boutique hotels. Our process is designed to delight each and every guest by delivering a unique and memorable experience.

It all began in 2000, when Owner, Tracey Anderson, purchased her first rental property in downtown Austin. That single purchase inspired what has now become a full-service property management company for hand-curated vacation homes. Tracey's passion for interior design has ensured guests are delighted with the luxurious touches found in every home in the portfolio, delivering the perfect combination of comfort, luxury and amenities.

By developing a reputation for excellent service and well-appointed accommodations, Nest Vacation Rentals has expanded to include homes located in downtown Austin, the SoCo District, luxury homes in the upscale Westlake area of downtown, and a stunner in the Round Top/La Grange area, each with its own signature design, atmosphere and décor.
Our goal is never to be the largest management company in Austin. Instead, we focus on helping our guests realize their own perfect retreat—one unique vacation at a time.

How We Are Different.
Each home represented can only be approved through our thoughtful selection process. This process insures our homes meet NEST's uncompromising standards. This selection process separates NEST luxury homes from other vacation rental properties. Tight and uncompromising controls give our guests the quality, confidence, comfort and consistent experience they expect from all of our homes. NEST's guests and owners appreciate the high quality of amenities, concierge services and the true attention missing in today's vacation property experiences. If you and your group are looking for an exceptional level of quality and experience in a vacation rental, we invite you to visit our home collection.

We look forward to delighting you with memories to last a lifetime.

Best,
Tracey Anderson
NEST Vacation Rentals

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