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Heart of South Congress and South 1st! Walk to all the shops & restaurants!

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, South First Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, South Congress Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmer Events Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Heart of South Congress and South 1st! Walk to all the shops & restaurants!

Find yourself steps away from all the action when you book our recently updated two-story bungalow nestled just one block away from the heart of South Congress and 1st Street. Explore one of Austin’s most historic and unique neighborhoods, with hip restaurants and eclectic shopping only steps away. When you’re ready to relax, unwind under the sun in the custom landscaped front patio, perfect for people watching. If you’re looking for a quintessentially Austin experience, head straight to our SoCo home.

The Space
The 1443 sq ft bungalow offers an open concept first floor layout perfect for entertaining, featuring a main living area that flows directly to the dining room and kitchen. In the living room, sit back on a brand new sofa that converts to a pullout queen bed, or cozy up with a good book in our plush mid-century modern velvet chairs. Stay connected with high-speed internet and use our 60" Smart HD TV to stay caught up on all your favorite shows.

Head upstairs to the Master bedroom featuring a queen bed and ensuite, newly updated master bathroom with walnut cabinets, quartz countertops, and an oversized glass shower. Both guest bedrooms are down the hall and feature a queen or two twin beds with an adjacent private full bathroom.

Make the most of the Austin weather in our custom landscaped fenced-in front patio area featuring a vintage glider swing and table with chairs. Don’t forget to fire up the stainless gas grill, perfect for entertaining. Additional private fenced yard accessible from back door and driveway.

Guest Access
Our home is all yours for the duration of your Austin stay. Parking for three vehicles is available in the driveway, with additional free street parking out front. Safely and easily enter through the front door via electronic keypad.

South Congress and South 1st streets only steps away...with Magnolia Cafe and Polvo’s at either end of the street. Cruise down South Congress Avenue on foot to snag some famous Torchy’s Tacos. Then take your photo in front of the iconic “i love you so much” wall art before catching some live music at the Continental Club. The absolute best of Austin is just a short walk from the front door!

There's no better way to experience the true Austin vibe than this gorgeous home in Austin's most coveted neighborhood!

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 25
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4030490
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

Located in Austin, this holiday home is in the city centre. South Congress Avenue and Sixth Street 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 Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium or Moody Center. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby kayaking, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • South First Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South Congress Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lady Bird Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Palmer Events Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Zilker Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 10 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 11 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪C-Boy's Heart & Soul - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Once Over Coffee Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Torchy's Tacos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Magnolia Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Meteor - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart of South Congress and South 1st! Walk to all the shops & restaurants! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Heart of South Congress and South 1st! Walk to all the shops & restaurants!?

As of 25 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heart of South Congress and South 1st! Walk to all the shops & restaurants! on 27 May 2026 start from AU$362, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Heart of South Congress and South 1st! Walk to all the shops & restaurants!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Heart of South Congress and South 1st! Walk to all the shops & restaurants! located?

Located in South Congress, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from South Congress Avenue and within 3 miles (5 km) of University of Texas at Austin and Sixth Street. Zilker Park is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

Great Location! Great House!

Our family of 5 stayed here for a fun weekend in Austin! It was a great location as we could easy walk to South Congress and great restaurants on 1st street. We loved the patio and grill! Thanks Nathan for letting us stay! It was a wonderful birthday weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2015
Archival

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Great property; great owner.

From the get go communications with the owner were excellent; can't say enough good things about the owner's responsiveness to our inquiries. Upon arrival we were very pleased to see the property true if not better than represented by the pictures. Owner obviously took extra time to make sure our experience with the property was a positive one and that we were comfortable. The property very, very clean. Functionality of the house is excellent. There is a back yard (of sorts) behind the driveway, but the house is set toward the back of the lot - no worries, a masonry deck/seating area on the corner of the front yard is perfect. Neighborhood is very safe and while somewhat busy, quiet. For this trip it was two couples, and the house was perfect for us. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2015
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie H.

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

Fantastic SoCo location

Family & pet friendly. Ideal for our family needing a nice place to stay while undergoing remodel. Great location close to SoCo but not too close that you have to deal with parking cars & crowds.
Stayed 70 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Great location with plenty of room!

We had a group of 6 adults and this was perfect. Areas to relax, cook and eat together. Walking to lots of restaurants. Great communication with host. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tristan M.

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

Great stay

We had a great stay for a weekend visit. Great location and host, and the house was perfect for our group of 5. Would return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

ACL weekend ✌🏽

Great little house with all the at home amenities you need, the location is fantastic lots of cute coffee shops & restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan F.

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

Awesome Location & Great Host in ATX!

I live in ATX and rented this property for guest while my house was being rennovated during ACL! The location is amazing and just steps away from SoCo shopping, murals, and more. The front yard is also fenced in and was great for my pup. We were able to sit out there, people watch, and burn off some of his energy before leaving the house. The host was also amazing and offered the perfect amount of communication. I highly recommend staying here if your looking to be in the action without it being overwhelming.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Just what we needed

We stayed at home for several days while our house was under construction. The house was perfect. Super clean and well maintained Loved the patio. Close to lots of things on S 1st and S Congress
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitney G.

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

Great home in the P*E*R*F*E*C*T location!

My family (husband and 2 kids 10&6) stayed here. The home was even better in person! It was immaculate. The home had anything and everything you could think of, which is great when on vacation (even more so when you’re with your kids!) The home is walking distance to SO MANY THINGS! The bats under the Congress Bridge, biking and walking trails along Lady Bird Lake, non motorized water sports on Lady Bird Lake, shopping and art all over Congress street, a 10 minute walk over the bridge to The heart of downtown if you desire) We grilled out one night and sat outside while the kids played in the fenced in front yard. It was perfect. This location has it all. The owners were in touch once we made our reservation and made sure our stay was great. As a family that travels often, we appreciate a well thought out VRBO and are even more happy to share our over the top good experiences with you. Check out this place while in Austin, you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2020
We are so glad you and your family had an amazing experience during your stay Whitney! Come back any time!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

Great location, had everything we needed!

My family and I rented this house for a small family gathering in Austin. Having never been to Austin before, I took the recommendation of a relative who lives in town on where the best spot is... he was not kidding that this house was right near tons of local attractions, shops and restaurants. We were able to walk to the Magnolia Cafe 2 blocks down, and were able to get ice cream / snacks / do some shopping whenever we felt like. The house itself was great, very clean and decorated nicely. The kitchen was full of everything we needed, the beds all had good quality linens and blankets. There was plenty of street parking for our cars. Really it was everything I could want from a rental, so it was overall a very good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016
Archival

8/10 Good

Hilery S.

Great place within walking distance of everything we needed.

Home was clean and well decorated, with all the amenities we could possibly need. Owner was very responsive and easy to work with. Location was great - walking distance from shops, restaurants and bars. Quick uber ride or 25 minute walk into the heart of the city. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016

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