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Best Central Location/Private Urban Oasis/ Travis Heights Near SoCo & Downtown

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A rustic wooden house with a porch, surrounded by large trees and potted plants.
A gated property with a covered outdoor area, a bicycle, and a building with a window and door.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a sink. There's a patterned rug on the floor and a white coffee table with a red object on it.
A loft-style living space with a wooden staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Set along the riverbank, this vacation home accommodates 4 guests with 1 bathroom. It features a separate living room and includes games for indoor entertainment. Enjoy the yard and porch for outdoor relaxation, while nearby golf caters to sports enthusiasts. Explore attractions like Lady Bird Lake and Norwood Estate Dog Park.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to South Congress Avenue
1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, Lady Bird Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, South Congress Avenue
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Rainey Street
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Best Central Location/Private Urban Oasis/ Travis Heights Near SoCo & Downtown

Travis Heights is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Austin and is tucked under expansive Live Oak trees that are hundreds of years old! Tiny House may be tucked away in a beautiful and quiet neighborhood, but it's an easy walk to the best of South Congress (SoCo), the Congress St. bats, and is also close to downtown and East-side restaurants, bars and clubs. The Whip-in, a close walk, is an eclectic restaurant, bar and live music venue whose origins were a simple corner store. Want some quiet time? Take a walk through the neighborhood to Big Stacy Park, or swim in Big Stacy Pool- open all year round! Travis Heights has the best of everything!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before noon
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Open loft, so young children not recommended.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn off window unit.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 723063vb
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Austin

Located on a river, this holiday home is in South Congress, a neighbourhood in Austin. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing.
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Lady Bird Lake - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • South Congress Avenue - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • St. Edward's University - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Rainey Street - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • South First Street - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Plaza Saltillo Station - 10 min drive
  • Austin Station - 11 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Machi Sushi - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪1618 Asian Fusion - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Neighborhood Sushi - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Central Location/Private Urban Oasis/ Travis Heights Near SoCo & Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Central Location/Private Urban Oasis/ Travis Heights Near SoCo & Downtown?

As of 7 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Central Location/Private Urban Oasis/ Travis Heights Near SoCo & Downtown on 27 Oct 2026 start from AU$754, 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 Best Central Location/Private Urban Oasis/ Travis Heights Near SoCo & Downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Best Central Location/Private Urban Oasis/ Travis Heights Near SoCo & Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Central Location/Private Urban Oasis/ Travis Heights Near SoCo & Downtown?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Best Central Location/Private Urban Oasis/ Travis Heights Near SoCo & Downtown located?

Located in South Congress, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lady Bird Lake and South Congress Avenue. Sixth Street and University of Texas at Austin 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. 35 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Loved the little place! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My boyfriend & I came into town for a concert and this was the perfect place to stay! Really close to our venue (come and take it live) and super close to all the cute shops and restaurants on South congress! The neighborhood is charming and so was the backyard casita! Very comfortable for the two of us. The rental was also very clean and had everything extra we needed. Definitely a great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
Thanks for staying, Becca! You're welcome back any time. ☺️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place Great location!

Very comfortable little house. Perfect location for ACL. Will be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thanks so much for staying, Ann. I'm so glad you enjoyed yourselves and am looking forward to seeing you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private and peaceful

Clean, comfortable spot to stay in Austin. Easy check-in, easy access to local spots. We appreciated the kitchen stocked with coffee and water. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2025
Thanks for staying! Glad you enjoyed your time here. Thanks for the note in my guestbook - come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet house in great neighborhood

Quiet, peaceful house in great neighborhood near south congress. Great hospitality from property owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mother/daughter weekend

My teen daughter and I spent the weekend in this cute tiny house. Great location, quiet neighborhood, easy parking. Host is a great communicator!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2025
Thanks for staying, Cara! Glad y'all had fun!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect space!

This mini house was the perfect size, space, and location for our extended weekend in Austin. It was quiet, safe, and had all the amenities needed. It felt super cozy and we looked forward to heading back there after being out and about. I’d def recommend and stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific Tiny House

Excellent location and well-appointed tiny home. We had everything we needed, street parking was readily available, and the house was convenient to everywhere we visited while in town. Amy was a great host. We recommend this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sisters’ trip

My sis and I met in Austin for the weekend after her conference there. This was the perfect spot for us to catch up and hit the town. Very cute tiny house with just what we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved this place!

Great location in a quietly nice neighborhood. Cute tiny house loft had everything I needed. Everything was easily accessible. Not far from downtown, the springs and the main freeway. Host was quick to respond. I will definitely stay here again next time I am in Austin.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2022
Thanks for staying! I'm glad you enjoyed Levitation festival. See you next time!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful weekend

Tiny House is a gem! My husband and I came into town for a long weekend and this was the perfect place to stay. Everything was clean and ready for our arrival. I love that it's so close to everything fun to do in Austin. There are bikes to ride too! We will be back for sure!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Than ks so much for staying, Debra. I'm so glad you enjoyed yourselves and the bikes! Please come back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter Weekend

This was in a great neighborhood. The host had all the toiletries and snacks! We were visiting our adult kids and this place provided a gathering place during the day. Thanks so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cozy and fully stocked!

Our visit to Austin for a friend’s wedding was so delightful thanks to this retreat. We had everything we needed and the bikes were great to explore. The porch cats were very welcoming. :) thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thanks for staying! Glad you met Agatha and Rocco- they're good greeters. :-) Come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tiny home stocked with everything you need!

Amy’s place was awesome. Tiny but mighty! Super clean and stocked with everything you’ll need for a comfortable stay. She’s a great communicator, offers amazing tips, and responds quickly. It’s a 20 minute walk to soco and a quick Uber to 6th/downtown so easy access to all the fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend

My 11 year old son and I were visiting for the F1 race and wanted a small, quiet, and centrally located place to stay. Amy's tiny house fit the bill perfectly. It's in a great neighborhood walkable to all the shops and restaurants on South Congress and close to downtown and campus. Amy was a great communicator and went above and beyond to ensure we had a great stay. We realized we'd have a much better race day experience if we had collapsible chairs and Amy dug a few out of storage for us to borrow. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2024
Thanks, Jeff! I'm so glad you got to have a meaningful father/son experience in Austin and at F1. Glad I could help! Please come back any time!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tiny House

Really cute house. Set up is very minimal. The host was amazing sent really in-depth emails about what to see and do in the local area. Also very clear instructions on how to access the property. Very responsive to issues that we had whilst staying there. Unfortunately didn't get to meet the host, but met her two cats who were adorable. We stayed primarily for the ACL festival. The festival grounds were within walking distance (if you like walking). Close to congress street and Zilker Park, lots of opportunities to paddleboard and kayak on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Like staying in a friend's guest house. Can't wait to come back!

Amy was terrific. She was a great communicator and when I asked about a bike, she cleaned up her old mountain bike for me to borrow. From the moment I arrived at the property, thoughtful touches made it feel like I was staying at a friend's place: a fresh pint of half and half for coffee, granola bars and microwave popcorn for those snack-attacks, extra Q-tips in the bathroom, an extra fan and blankets, plenty of condiments including butter, hot sauce in the fridge... The layout was great, the downstairs had the kitchen with bar counter, couch and desk areas. The "Tiny House" had a front porch and just outside the window a fire pit with a ring of chairs. I can't wait to come back with friends and take advantage of a summer night.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

This “Tiny House” was great!!! Clean, well equipped and great location. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Tiny House

The tiny house was great! There was a lot more room than we had initially anticipated, and Amy was a great host by providing list of activities to do in Austin during our stay. The house is well kept, in a quiet area, but close enough to a lot of great locations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cool fun getaway

Was hard not to imagine living long term in this tiny home! We loved our time here
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for exploring

The Tiny House had everything we need, nothing we didn’t, and we really enjoyed our stay. The description of the property, amenities, and the pictures in the listing are thorough and accurate. The Tiny House was a great jumping off point for spending time in the South of Congress and East Austin. We really enjoyed exploring these areas so the proximity was great. The availability of Lyfts also helped – while a number of destinations are within walking distance, sidewalks were rare. Communication with Amy was easy and seamless. Amy’s messages were always friendly, helpful, clear, and prompt, and she made check-in a breeze. The info she provided about nearby neighborhoods prior to our visit went above & beyond! The weather was quite hot during our stay. The wall unit a/c is pretty loud & located next to the bed - i would consider earplugs next time. Looking forward to our next visit to Austin!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice spot. Austin is a busy town. Great place to chill.

Great place for me. Cool spot for me to hang out. Close to the action. Great cats on premises. Kitchen was stocked for my coffee needs. Nice and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you need in a tiny space!

While we stayed there for the location in Travis Heights, we loved the tiny house and the outdoor space with the gorgeous live oak canopy. The inside has everything you need-even some classic board games. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Generally all good

The yard could be a bit more "picked up" - but other than that it was a nice place to stay with about a 20 minute walk to South Congress.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
Thanks for staying at Tiny House! While I do my best to keep the yard tidy, you arrived at the height live Oak season, which drop leaves twice a year (March/April and September/October). My yard service comes once a week on Mondays and your stay was over the weekend, so you were right in between service. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay otherwise!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Convenient and cozy

Perfect location for exploring South Congress and Downtown! Very comfortable and cozy space in a beautiful Austin neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Amy Sherman

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I moved to Austin from San Francisco, sight unseen, 25 years ago and we've grown up together. I rented, then bought, my current home and have been here ever since. My house has been the hub of many gatherings and I'm a natural host- just ask my friends!

I'm active and am always up for adventure around town, out of town and around the world. I enjoy traveling, have lived abroad and logged many global miles, but it’s always nice to come home to enjoy all that Austin has to offer: music, dancing, natural springs, or enjoying the hike and bike trail along Lady Bird Lake.

I've been in the hospitality business for several years as a travel agent, bartender, catering and event coordinator, and would love to show you why Austin is the place to be!

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

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