10/10 Excellent
Patrick H.
5 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House, Great Location
Patrick H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
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SXSW East - Downtown Train Depot Blocks From Franklin BBQ & E 6th
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10185.8 sq m
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Explore the area
Austin, TX
- University of Texas at Austin19 min walk
- Austin Convention Center2 min drive
- Sixth Street2 min drive
- Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)11 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Attic master bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Loft bedroom
1 Single Bed
North bedroom
1 Double Futon
South bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Downstairs
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master bathroom
Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area
About this property
SXSW East - Downtown Train Depot Blocks From Franklin BBQ & E 6th
Walk to ALL SXSW East events and downtown Convention Center while experiencing the charm of a rustic, historic train depot family home. This is downtown, a few blocks east of I-35.
We relocated the train depot from Granger, TX in 2003 and turned it into our home. Ceilings downstairs are over 15' tall, and it's full of bohemian charm. Two bedrooms downstairs and a small sleeping alcove in a loft share the downstairs bathroom (antique cast iron tub, separate WC, washer and dryer). The attic has been finished out as a bedroom with its own half bath.
Three bedroom + sleeping loft sleep 7
Fantastic light and space in the living area.
Reserve street parking. You are guaranteed a parking spot.
Open plan living-dining-kitchen with 15-foot ceilings
Full bath with claw-foot tub downstairs, half bath upstairs
Long-leaf pine floors throughout
Washer/dryer, Wifi, TV, outdoor chiminea fireplace
We relocated the train depot from Granger, TX in 2003 and turned it into our home. Ceilings downstairs are over 15' tall, and it's full of bohemian charm. Two bedrooms downstairs and a small sleeping alcove in a loft share the downstairs bathroom (antique cast iron tub, separate WC, washer and dryer). The attic has been finished out as a bedroom with its own half bath.
Three bedroom + sleeping loft sleep 7
Fantastic light and space in the living area.
Reserve street parking. You are guaranteed a parking spot.
Open plan living-dining-kitchen with 15-foot ceilings
Full bath with claw-foot tub downstairs, half bath upstairs
Long-leaf pine floors throughout
Washer/dryer, Wifi, TV, outdoor chiminea fireplace
Property manager
Julie Levy
Premier Host
Languages
English, Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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
No pets 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Austin
Located in Austin, this holiday home is in the city centre. Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lady Bird Lake and Zilker Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Moody Center or Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium.
Austin, TX
What's nearby
- University of Texas at Austin - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Austin Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
- Sixth Street - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
- Texas State Capitol - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
- Moody Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Ramen Tatsu-ya - 7 min walk
- Whisler's - 8 min walk
- Suerte - 8 min walk
- The Liberty - 8 min walk
- Figure 8 Coffe - 7 min walk
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Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Julie Levy
Julie has lived in Austin for over 30 years and raised in South Texas.
Francois was born in Paris and moved to the US when he was 3.
Francois was born in Paris and moved to the US when he was 3.
Why they chose this property
Julie had moved a few buildings and decided to take on the project of moving this amazing but very dilapidated 100-year old old train depot the 40 miles into town. Francois' architecture background is very much evident when you see details like the imaginative stair tower with and the "nothing like it" attic finish out that feels like a tree house. This is our home. We haven't seen anything like it, because it represents our unique expression.
What makes this property unique
You feel good when you hang out in the great room with it's 15' ceilings and windows that entire surround the room. Spacious, light filled and grand yet, authentically distressed. Top floor feels like you are in a tree house.
Languages:
English, Spanish
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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