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Peaceful seclusion yet minutes from downtown Austin

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A living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and large windows with a view of trees.
A modern kitchen with a granite countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a built-in island with bar stools.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a sofa and a patterned pillow.
A balcony with a wooden deck, two patterned chairs, a small table, and a view of a forested hillside.
A natural outdoor area with trees, shrubs, and a small garden bed with plants.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Austin
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, Lake Austin
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Sixth Street
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Texas at Austin
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful seclusion yet minutes from downtown Austin

This is a unique property that overlooks the area known as the Wild Basin. It is very quiet and secluded yet it is just minutes to downtown. There are views from every window. There is also a balcony with seating for four people. Both bedrooms have queen-sized beds. The kitchen comes stocked with everything you need to make yourself at home – just bring your food and you are ready to go! There is one covered parking space in the carport as well as ample parking space in front of the property. There are trails along the edge of the basin so you can enjoy some walks in your own private park! This is the upstairs unit and the downstairs unit is also available to rent. Wandering deer, beautiful sunsets and quiet seclusion await you!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please inquire about additional or larger pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7340438
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 fire extinguisher and 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

Westlake Highlands, a neighbourhood in Austin, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake, while Austin City Limits and Moody Theater are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Moody Center or Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching, power boating and wildlife walks.
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Austin - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Zilker Park - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Sixth Street - 14 min drive - 9.7 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 15 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Texas State Capitol - 15 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 17 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 21 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mozart's Coffee Roasters - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min drive
  • Ski Shores Waterfront Cafe
  • ‪Quince Lakehouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lee’s Kitchen And Cocktails - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful seclusion yet minutes from downtown Austin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Peaceful seclusion yet minutes from downtown Austin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful seclusion yet minutes from downtown Austin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful seclusion yet minutes from downtown Austin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful seclusion yet minutes from downtown Austin located?

Located in Westlake Highlands, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Austin and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Lady Bird Lake. Colorado River is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely location and very welcoming feel to this property. Extremely clean, lots of amenities in the kitchen and loved the feel of being in a treehouse!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had no issues with the property. The balcony view is wonderful. We would recommend it if you are in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very nice

Its an upstairs unit, it was clean and comfortable. Beautiful area. Well furnished. Kitchen had utensils and dishes, etc... there is a grill on the downstairs unit (I dont know how that one gets rented because it doesnt seem to show up on the VRBO website). Overall, a very nice place and I'm happy that I stayed there.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ines R.

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

Wunderbare Unterkunft

Es war ein schönes Apartment in wunderschöner Umgebung. Ruhig. Die Ausstattung war super. Es hat nichts gefehlt. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Jackie war super nett. Diese Unterkunft ist sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Tom M.

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

scam owner

the place was trashed when we arrived as agreed. we were told the owner was living there by the other unit's occupants, but she was not around. we had to find another place during x-mas week - major hassle. owner never replied back to our questions why she did not hold up her end of the deal.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Treehouse Apartment

The views from this apartment and the large deck are wonderful. This was a great little hideaway, but still close in, for our Austin hiking and swimming getaway. Jackie responded quickly and kindly allowed us to show up a little early.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Overnight with the dogs

After a day at Red Bud Isle and Zilker Park, this retreat tucked away in the westlake highlands was fantastic. Your own hill country oasis surrounds you for your dogs to hike and for you to enjoy on your private balcony with beautiful views. Appointments within are exceptional with a 4 poster queen in one room and a queen sleigh in the other. Everything you need to settle in and relax including some well stocked sundries and pantry items. HEB is only 15 minutes away for your shopping needs. Free WiFi and a smart tv loaded with streaming apps for entertainment and a washer and dryer in the carport area. Fantastic property!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Laurie F.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

Had some issues when we first arrived, but Jackie was able to get them resolved pretty quickly. Jackie was also flexible since we had to extend our stay at the last minute.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Nice stay

Jackie was great to work with. Nice place in the hills where it was very relaxing. Great location, not a far drive into downtown Austin. Everything was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Awesome Condo in a beautiful neighborhood

Jackie was an awesome host and gave us amazing recommendations on Mexican restaurants in the area. The condo was absolutely perfect, in a beautiful part of Austin and very close to lots of activities and the sights. I absolutely recommend this condo to anyone interested in visiting Austin and I will most definitely try and stay here again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley I.

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

Lovely condo!

This condo was so cute and worked well for a small group. The location is gorgeous and the views are amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

Secluded wooded getaway

Beautiful property on a hill covered in trees. Very private and quiet. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Large closets and full kitchen was nice. All kinds of wildlife that can be seen from the cozy balcony. Lovely place!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

About the host

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