1b/1b SoCo - Austin Retro Cowboy Studio

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A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a dining table, and a TV.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a kitchenette.
A kitchen with a microwave, toaster, and various glassware on shelves.
A colorful mural with the text "Welcome to Youth Congress" and a cityscape illustration.
A small, single-story house with a blue door and a porch.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to South Congress Avenue

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dryer
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, South Congress Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Edward's University
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Lady Bird Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Sleeps 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Private Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Austin

Located in Austin, this condo 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 Zilker Park and Lady Bird Lake. 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 nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • South Congress Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South First Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St. Edward's University - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lady Bird Lake - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Long Center for the Performing Arts - 7 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 13 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 14 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Torchy's Tacos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Magnolia Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪C-Boy's Heart & Soul - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1b/1b SoCo - Austin Retro Cowboy Studio pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 1b/1b SoCo - Austin Retro Cowboy Studio?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1b/1b SoCo - Austin Retro Cowboy Studio on 29 Nov 2026 start from AU$691, 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 1b/1b SoCo - Austin Retro Cowboy Studio?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1b/1b SoCo - Austin Retro Cowboy Studio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1b/1b SoCo - Austin Retro Cowboy Studio?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1b/1b SoCo - Austin Retro Cowboy Studio located?

Located in South Congress, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of South Congress Avenue and Lady Bird Lake. Sixth Street and Zilker Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location if you like going out to bars and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This studio apartment was perfect in price, cleanliness, amenities, and location. We hope it is available for our next trip to Austin. Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2026
Thank you for the great review. Glad the studio was perfect in price, cleanliness, amenities, and location. We hope it’s available for your next trip to Austin and would love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Retro Cowboy review

Our stay was so much fun! The house was perfect for our girl group celebrating a 40th birthday. All the beds were so comfortable with the bathrooms so easy to use with all of us. We loved the space we had and loved all the decor. It was perfect for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2025
Thank you for the lovely review! We're so glad the Retro Cowboy was the perfect spot for your 40th celebration—comfortable beds, fun decor, and plenty of space make all the difference. Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

SoCo trip with pals

Gorgeous and spacious place in walking distance to fantastic restaurants and bars. Would not hesitate to recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at the Retro Cowboy Studio.The location was exactly what we wanted. We were able to walk back and forth to SoCo every single day, even multiple times a day. It was decorated very cute and felt like Austin. It was very comfortable. We had a few hiccups like the bathroom sink was clogged and they didn’t have toilet paper, but within a few hours there was a maintenance call and they came and fixed the sink and refilled the toilet paper. It was nothing major. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2026
Thank you for the great review. Glad the Retro Cowboy Studio’s location was perfect for walking to SoCo and that you enjoyed the cute decor and comfort. Sorry about the sink and toilet paper—glad maintenance resolved both quickly. We’d love to host you again on a future visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Extended weekend for festival

The property looks as good as the photos. The bedrooms are spacious and the beds and bedding were surprisingly comfortable. We all had no problems getting to sleep. The kitchen was well stocked. We would totally consider staying here on our next trip to Austin.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Walking to all the fun on South Congress was great. One parking spot off the street. The house is next to a school, which was not in session at the time of our visit. I imagine parking and noise level may be different during the school year. Value for space (3 br) and amenities provided was good. If you’re looking for a SoCo house rather than hotel, I would recommend this option.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2024
Thank you for your detailed review! We're glad you enjoyed the convenient location and found value in our space and amenities. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Retro Cowboy Weekend!

We absolutely adored the decor in Retro Cowboy. It was so fitting for our fun weekend in Austin with family. We had cozy nights in a fun nights out on the town. Only flaw was that my cousin was not able to bring her ESA dog so she was unable to come stay with us. However 5 stars nonetheless !! and
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2024
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you adored the decor of Retro Cowboy and that it added to the enjoyment of your fun weekend in Austin with family. We're sorry to hear about the issue with your cousin's ESA dog; we'll make sure to review our policies to ensure better clarity in the future. Nonetheless, we're grateful for your 5-star rating and hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect location!

We really enjoyed our stay at the Retro Cowboy house in Austin! It was the perfect location, very clean, great amenities! Loved the record player with old albums! The only small disappointment was that they waited to send the checkin email until the morning of our stay which resulted in us waiting for about 30 minutes to get in when we arrived. It was minor but a frustration at the end of a long travel day. Otherwise we would rent this house again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted you enjoyed the Retro Cowboy house, its location, cleanliness, and amenities. We apologize for the delay with the check-in email and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect home and location!

We came to town for a family wedding with my 2 adult kids and partners. It was a perfect house and location! We were able to walk to all the great places on south congress, the house was clean, and the beds were super comfy. Note: the master has windows above the bed with no shades so you may want an eye mask to block light and there are no locks on any interior doors. But that didn’t affect our enjoyment at all. The hosts were great, sending messages when needed beforehand but never bothered us during our stay. I would absolutely book this place again! Loved it. Wish I remembered to take photos in front of the cute mural!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2025
Thank you for your 5-star review, Ivie! We're pleased to hear that the house and location worked well for your family wedding. It's great that you found the accommodations clean and comfortable. We appreciate your feedback regarding the windows and interior door locks, and we'll take that into consideration for future guests. It sounds like you had a wonderful time, and we'd be delighted to welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house was great. Beds were super comfortable bed in a box type. No weird annoying things and stuff. One negative and its a big one. I didnt deduct a star because its not a house issue. The parking is horribe. No street parking and there is a shared driveway with another unit. This is a problem when you need to come and go. If they other property is occupied try to work it out. If you have a lof guests coming for a meet up like we did with 3 cars figure something out ahead of time. 5 stars on the house 1 star foe parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2025
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We're glad you found the house comfortable and enjoyable. We appreciate your comments about the parking situation and understand how it may have been challenging. We'll look into ways to improve communication and coordination for future guests with multiple vehicles. We hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

College Orientation for My Girl

We stayed at the retro cowboy house during my daughter‘s college orientation week. She’s planning to attend St. Edwards University in the fall. Check in was smooth and seamless, communication was excellent, and the house was charming and eclectic. It was also very well stocked! Many of the items we use at home were conveniently found in the kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Little things like Whole Foods’ fruit wash spray and Seventh Generation dishwasher detergent were a lovely touch. We really enjoyed being so close to South Congress and walked to the downtown area almost every day. You really can’t beat the location! The house was very clean and comfortable. The only reason I didn’t give it five stars for cleanliness were because the exterior areas were quite dirty (no grass). It was too hot for us to sit outside most days, so that didn’t really impact us. All in all, we were very impressed wi
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2026
Thank you for the great review. Glad you enjoyed your stay. We’d love to host you again on a future visit to Austin.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2025
Thank you for your 5-star rating, Lance! We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back soon for another enjoyable stay.
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