GORGEOUS - SPACIOUS - BOUTIQUE - DOWNTOWN - Seiders East Historic House
THE BEST LOCATION in downtown Austin. Love charm? You found your place! Walkable to Rainey St, SXSW and 6th, this beautifully designed home offers space and tranquility. Perfect for groups, bachelorettes, families, and coworkers. Seiders East Historic House, built in 1907, a rare gem on the super hip East Side. Enjoy 100-year-old wood floors and Pecan shade trees.
Highlights include: - stunning design - lots of dining space & seating - fabulous porches - shade - privacy fence all around
A favorite for group travel. Very responsive, helpful host. High-end furniture and interior design set this house apart, not to mention several sprawling lounge areas. Your group will have room to spread out. Read on for details... you'll find everything you need here.
★ Highlights ★ ------------------- ✓ FREE VIP POOLSIDE CABANA for June - Aug weekends (details below) ✓ NO bunk beds! ✓ 7 very comfortable beds ✓ 2 twin pullouts (w/ 3” memory foam toppers) ✓ Stunning interior design. Historic home charm. ✓ Dining seating for 17 people ✓ Fabulous outdoor areas ✓ Mural in the backyard ✓ Outdoor fire pit + lawn games ✓ Sprawling front and back covered porches for shaded lounging + dining ✓ Large gourmet kitchen ✓ You won’t find a better location. A quiet street, yet 1 block to downtown.
★ Designed for Group Travel ★ ------------------------------- ✓ 5 bedrooms, 9 beds total ✓ 2 King + 5 Queen + 2 Twin Pullout Sofas ✓ Pullouts have 3" memory foam toppers ✓ Mattresses with rave reviews ✓ High-speed Google Fiber WiFi (400+ Mbps) ✓ Fast streaming and internet ✓ Ironing + steaming stations ✓ 4+ full-length mirrors ✓ 5 Hair dryers + straighteners and curling irons
★ BACHELORETTE + WEDDING GROUP AMENITIES ★ ------------------------------------------------------------------ ✓ Ask about decorating + fridge stocking services. We make it festive, over-the-top, & EASY! ✓ Plenty of towels ✓ Hairdryers, curling irons, straighteners provided ✓ 4 Full-length mirrors ✓ 16 Yoga mats ✓ 16 Beach Towels
★ FAMILY TRAVEL AMENITIES ★ --------------------------------------- ✓ Plastic Toddler dishes + sippy cups ✓ Pack N Play, stroller, baby gate ✓ Family games + toys available
★ 5 BEDROOMS ★ 9 BEDS TOTAL ----------------------------------------- We prioritize comfort with high-end furniture. Comfy beds are mentioned in many reviews. All beds include plush, fresh linens and pillows. Zero bunk beds.
Bonus: 2 extra IKEA twin mattresses are available - use them anywhere.
★ 3 BATHROOMS ★ ------------------- The home features 3 full bathrooms (2 downstairs, 1 upstairs). Thanks to the complimentary toiletries, fresh towels, and on-site laundry, there’s no need to over pack for your trip to Austin.
✓ Essential toiletries provided (including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap) ✓ 5 Hair dryers ✓ Straighteners + curling irons provided ✓ Plenty of fresh towels + washcloths ✓ Soft toilet paper - no cheap stuff here!
★ KITCHEN ★ ----------------- Very well equipped for entertaining: plenty of dishes, silverware, wine glasses, cookware, spices, condiments, and gadgets.
✓ Large + Well-Equipped Kitchen ✓ Fully stocked coffee bar ✓ Six types of tea ✓ Enough cookware & dinnerware for big meals ✓ Plenty of serving ware for entertaining ✓ Spacious dining table & bar seating - up to 17 people
★ DINING ★ ----------------- Ample dining and seating areas:
★ UNLIMITED HOT WATER ★ ✓ With our tankless heater
★ SPACIOUS & ENTERTAINING LIVING AREAS ★ -------------------------------------- ✓ Stylish decor and multiple areas to lounge ✓ Blackout shades for privacy ✓ Smart TV ✓ Open concept living/dining/kitchen area – perfect for socializing & making memories
★ SWIMMING + LAKE STUFF ★ ------------------------------------- ✓ FREE VIP RESORT POOL PASS for June - Aug weekends (details below)* ✓ Enjoy a poolside VIP POOLSIDE CABANA, daybed, pergola, or umberella at a luxe resort nearby, on us! Weekend bookings made after April 1, 2025 come with FREE resort day passes to one of the top resort hotels nearby (depending on availability; we partner with the JW Marriott, Fairmont Hotel, the W, the iconic Austin Motel, and more). Inquire for details. What’s better than a pool at home? A rooftop pool with a bar + drink service! Did someone say VIP CABANA?! ✓ Lake Travis + Lake Austin boat rentals-—with door-to-door party service. ✓ Swim towels available—no need to pack any
*fine print on the POOL RESORT PASS (All of the pools we partner with are fabulous. CABANAS are available at some pools, daybeds, pergolas, or umbrellas at others, depending on availability. Inquire for details about which pools are available for your chosen weekend. Some pools are walkable from the house; all are nearby. Looking for a party pool with a DJ? I know which ones are good for that. Want a quiet, chill pool? I know those, too. Want a luxe pool with bottle service? I got you.
★ THE BEST LOCATION ★ DOWNTOWN ★ WALKABLE ------------------------------------------------------------------- ✓ Right Downtown, yet a quiet street ✓ 1 minute to nightlife, music, food ✓ 5 mins to UT ✓ Walkable to Rainey St, E 6th, Convention Center ✓ Easy access to Austin’s best BBQ, tacos, food trucks, breweries, & craft cocktails
★ SIMPLE + EASY CHECKOUT ★ -------------------------------------- ✓ Place dishes in dishwasher ✓ Lock the doors ✓That's it!
-- Bachelorette checkout: Remove decorations and restore the house to its original condition. Please avoid moving or stepping on furniture when decorating.
★ LOCAL, CARING HOST ★ No corporate or sloppy management. It’s my home, and I love to host guests.
Read my reviews for yourself! No one has EVER regretted booking my house. Seiders East Historic House is designed to make guests happy.
★ We love our neighbors, and our neighborhood. We want to keep it that way. Please keep the noise indoors.
★ ANIMALS: Are not allowed unfortunately. Occasionally a cat is at the house, but never with guests. We deep clean very often and have mostly hard surfaces, so no one has ever had an issue with allergies. The cat is never allowed upstairs, making that a 100% cat-free bedroom and bathroom.
★ Please take care of our home and mind Austin's 10pm noise curfew to maintain the harmony of our beloved neighborhood.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Austin
Located on a river, this holiday home is in East Cesar Chavez, a neighbourhood in Austin. Rainey 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Casa Bianca - 7 min walk
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden - 10 min walk
Cosmic – Saltillo - 7 min walk
IHOP - 7 min walk
Las Trancas - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does GORGEOUS - SPACIOUS - BOUTIQUE - DOWNTOWN - Seiders East Historic House have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at GORGEOUS - SPACIOUS - BOUTIQUE - DOWNTOWN - Seiders East Historic House?
As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GORGEOUS - SPACIOUS - BOUTIQUE - DOWNTOWN - Seiders East Historic House on 24 May 2026 start from AU$1,401, 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.
Is GORGEOUS - SPACIOUS - BOUTIQUE - DOWNTOWN - Seiders East Historic House pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at GORGEOUS - SPACIOUS - BOUTIQUE - DOWNTOWN - Seiders East Historic House?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at GORGEOUS - SPACIOUS - BOUTIQUE - DOWNTOWN - Seiders East Historic House?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at GORGEOUS - SPACIOUS - BOUTIQUE - DOWNTOWN - Seiders East Historic House?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is GORGEOUS - SPACIOUS - BOUTIQUE - DOWNTOWN - Seiders East Historic House located?
Located in East Cesar Chavez, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Rainey Street, Austin Convention Center and Lady Bird Lake. Moody Theater and South Congress Avenue are also within 1 mile (2 km). Plaza Saltillo Station is 11 minutes by foot and Downtown Station is 13 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Shannon and her home were the highlight of our trip. she was so beyond accommodating and the house was beautiful in the best location. Highly recommend staying here!!!
The home is perfect for a weekend with friends. It was well stocked with everything we needed, plenty of bedrooms and great outdoor space off the kitchen--and the location was convenient for us to either walk or take a short Uber ride. Definitely recommend.
We stayed at Shannon's house for a bachelorette and it was PERFECT- location, amenities, layout, the works. Her home is beautifully decorated and outfitted with everything you'd need for a weekend away. Walkable to Lady Bird Trail, Juiceland, Target, Bars, Coffee and more. Would 100% stay here again!
Maddi C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2025
Thank you! I'm so glad you loved your bachelorette weekend here. It was so great to meet your group.
Our group had a nice stay at Shannon’s place. Check in was smooth, she was very responsive to any questions, and the back yard was great for hanging out and entertaining.
Zachary A.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2025
Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed your weekend with us. We agree, the outdoor space is great for hanging out with groups.
Stayed here for my 30th birthday weekend and it was absolutely perfect. Rooms were quiet if people were playing music in the kitchen / living room, comfortable beds, walking distance to 6th st bars, Rainey st! Host communication was awesome, would 100% recommend anyone to stay here!
Rachel P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2025
Thank you for the great review! I love hosting guests for birthday weekends, and I'm so happy yours was such a success.
Shannon was a wonderful host. Great communication leading up to our visit. The house and outdoor area has wonderful space for a large group while still having amazing sleeping accommodations. I can’t recommend this house and host enough. Thanks Shannon.
Michael G.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2025
Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed our house and the outdoor space.
This really is a charming historic house in Downtown Austin. We were a family of 8 ranging in age from 31 to 70 from around the country meeting for Thanksgiving. There are plenty of bedrooms, a well-equipped kitchen and dining area, and the location was great. We were able to explore much of the city -- mostly on foot -- from this spot. Highly recommend!
Jane R.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2025
Thank you! I'm happy you enjoyed your Thanksgiving stay with us! I love hosting families for Thanksgiving and Christmas; it's just perfect for that.
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10/10 Excellent
Karli H.
30 May 2018
Great house in convenient location
This house was amazing for a large group. About a 10-15 minute ride to 6th street and closer to Rainey. Very convenient location and great responsive hosts. The backyard is great for hot weather with lots of shade .
My team stayed here for a team offsite. It was wonderful to have this big space for meetings, breakfast, and sunset drinks. The space is beautiful also and Shannon was incredibly responsive and helpful! Hope to be back next year!
Christiana H.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2025
Thank you for the great review! We host lots of team offsites, and I love doing that. I'm so glad yours was a success!
I stayed here to celebrate my 30th birthday with friends. The owner was so understanding and accommodating to allow us to host a dinner to celebrate. The home was lovely and within walking distance to Rainey
Shannon was absolutely amazing in accommodating our group of gals! She was super flexible and communicative making check in/ check out smooth. The location is an easy walk/ uber to all Austin musts. To top it off, the house is just gorgeous! Thank you!!
Jane S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2024
I'm so happy that y'all had a wonderful time! You're welcome back whenever you'd like.
I stayed here with a group of 10 women (all in our 40s) for our annual girls trip. The house is fantastic, plenty of room for all of us, and just a very unique, historic home. The location is also great, super close to downtown if you don’t mind walking or a short karaoke-cab ride away. Yes they have karaoke-cabs here! Shannon was very responsive the few times we had a question and the house is well-stocked with anything you need. Would definitely stay again!
Christina G.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2025
Thank you for the great review! Karaoke cabs?! I had no idea. How fun.
We are 3 friends who went to college together and then moved to different parts of the country. We reunited with our families for a few days during the thanksgiving break. The house was spacious, comfortable and clean. Lots of room for groups to hang out in lots of spaces. We especially loved hanging around the fire pit! Highly recommend!
Lisa S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2025
Thank you! I love that your families loved staying at our house.
Had a great time! plenty of room for 12 of us. clean and kitchen was stocked full. we only wish it was closer to town. Did have to uber everywhere which they did come in a few min every time so wasn't a big deal. Had lots of great memories!
Tera L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Hmm, I’m not sure how our home could be closer to town. It’s just one block away. We’re right downtown, as close as it gets. Most guests love our house for its location- walkable to Rainey St., E 6th St., dozens of restaurants and bars. The center of downtown has mainly condos, which are illegal to rent out on a short-term basis. Our home is a legal rental, and is located in a thriving area of East downtown Austin. Many places are walkable, and many others are a 5-minute Uber ride to a different section of downtown, SOCO, West downtown, or the Red River district. The closest and walkable sections for us are Rainey St and East downtown. I’m happy that this guest enjoyed our home and her stay, and I wanted to take the time to add information about our location for future guests.
Great communication with property manager! House had plenty of room and was very cozy. A couple of minor issues (garbage not being picked up and no where for us to toss garbage, and a leak in the bathroom), but we managed and Shannon was great in helping to accommodate us!
We visited Austin for a wedding and since we had mix of ages with our guest we wanted to stay closer to downtown for restaurants and things to do, and this property was perfect for that! We loved that it was a historical style home but updated and functional. We traveled with little ones ranging from 9 months to 3 years old and there was plenty of space and the home felt safe for our group. The back deck was so nice to hang out and eat as a group. We loved this rental so much, if we go back to Austin we will definitely be returning!
Hannah L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2025
Thank you! I'm glad you loved your stay with us and your family.
Overall we had a great stay.
Positives: Bachelorette drawer with extra supplies!!
Lots of space and seating.
Comfortable beds.
Excellent communication from the host.
Really fun outdoor space - though admittedly we did not take advantage because it was so hot.
Negatives: There were not parking permits so we had to find street parking which was hit or miss.
There were a lot of homeless people in the area so it wasn't as walkable as we were hoping.
Jasmine C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2025
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed your bachelorette weekend here. Homelessness is an issue all over Austin, although now (2025), the city has cracked down and there aren't very many homeless folks in our area.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Alyssa D.
4 July 2022
Liked: Communication, location
Decent
Overall decent experience but not exactly what we were expecting- owner was there upon arrival still preparing the home for 45 minutes (check-in was 4pm, we arrived about 4:05pm), not impeccably clean, lots of items broken throughout the home (upstairs shower curtain, bathroom door handle, one of the beds). However the mattresses were very comfy, the ac felt great, the outdoor seating in the back was nice. Overall, nice home for big groups.
Alyssa D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2022
I'm so sorry that Alyssa wasn't happy. I met her and her friends upon arrival, and walked them through the home as I usually do, which takes a little time. Everything was ready for them, but they asked me to fix the shower curtain which had fallen (I didn't realize it had fallen down), and that took another 15 minutes or so. For future guests: the shower curtain rod has been fixed and will not fall down, and the bathroom door handle has been fixed as well. Some of our guests were pretty rough on my furniture this spring, and more things had broken than I was aware of that week. They've all been fixed!
About the host
Hosted by Shannon Taylor
Hello from Austin, TX! I am a longtime Austin resident (going on 22 years). I'm THRILLED to share my unique home with you. I'm an avid adventurer with a home base firmly in Austin. My home is truly one of a kind in Austin. So much of the city has been torn down for new growth - that's why I adore my quirky historic abode on the east side. There is so much to do in Austin. My favorite coffee shop is just around the corner. There are 14 taco restaurants within walking distance and too many restaurants to name. Something new pops up every week. Come check it out!
Why they chose this property
LOCATION! We have the very best location for exploring Austin.
We love hosting groups & families.
High-end furniture, mattresses, and everything you need to be comfy.
Google Fiber WIFI.
Shaded porches, outdoor sofas, outdoor games, and basketball.
What makes this property unique
BACHELORETTES, GROUPS & FAMILIES WELCOME
Location! - We are just a few blocks (very walkable) to Rainey St., downtown, 6th St., restaurants, bars, Town Lake/ Ladybird Lake, the hike & bike trail that runs through downtown, coffee shops, Whole Foods, Starbucks, and shops.
Perfect for groups! - See our description... plenty of space to spread out, no bunk beds here, no cheap furniture, only high-end, comfy beds and furniture. That's because this is our home, not just a rental.
Porches and backyard! We're one of the few houses downtown with ample covered porches and shade. Outdoor sofas, corn hole, ladder ball, basketball, and a fire pit complete the setup.
We love hosting groups, and we have 5-star reviews that speak to our love of hospitality and ensuring you have everything you need to make the most of your trip to Austin.
Languages:
English
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