Family Fun House! Close to Zilker, Greenbelt & Barton Creek Mall
Fun for all, this family friendly 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2,700 square foot home is bright and comfortable with a large covered patio deck and outdoor fireplace. Perfect for hosting holiday gatherings and with the added convenience of a playscape, air hockey and more games for all ages (listed below). This safe neighborhood offers large lanes for bike riding or taking a spin on the two electric scooters provided!! The neighborhood is also conveniently located to multiple Greenbelt access points, movie theaters, and more listed below. One of the king beds converts into two twins, allowing this home to sleep 6 separately. Pair this home with a neighboring Treemont home for larger groups.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
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WE DO NOT ACCEPT AUSTIN RENTERS WITHOUT SPECIAL APPROVAL - THIS IS NOT YOUR LOCAL PARTY HOUSE
Important information
You need to know
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
Note from host: NO LARGE PARTIES or loud crowded gatherings
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 and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Austin
Countryside, a neighbourhood in Austin, is home to this holiday home. Austin City Limits and Moody Theater are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Moody Center or Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium.
Austin, TX
What's nearby
Zilker Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Austin City Limits - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
Barton Springs Pool - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
Sixth Street - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
Lake Austin - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
Getting around
Austin Station - 11 min drive
Downtown Station - 17 min drive
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
The Cheesecake Factory - 18 min walk
Nordstrom eBar - 16 min walk
Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q - 20 min walk
Chick-fil-A - 18 min walk
Starbucks - 18 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Family Fun House! Close to Zilker, Greenbelt & Barton Creek Mall pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Family Fun House! Close to Zilker, Greenbelt & Barton Creek Mall?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family Fun House! Close to Zilker, Greenbelt & Barton Creek Mall?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Family Fun House! Close to Zilker, Greenbelt & Barton Creek Mall located?
This family-friendly Austin holiday home is located in Countryside, within 3 mi (5 km) of Barton Creek Square Mall, Zilker Park and Lake Austin. Village at Westlake and Colorado River 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.
The house was big and comfortable for our family. The location was perfect. Pinball machine was a huge hit. Only weird thing in my opinion is that it’s the owners primary home. I’ve always stayed at someone’s vacation home. Their clothes were hung in the closet and in the drawers. Other than that it was great. Eric was very accommodating.
Annette G.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Martha P.
28 Dec 2017
Thousand Oaks is a large, well-equipped house that made it easy to feel like you are home.
We were delighted when we arrived by all the details that made us feel welcome. For example the house was decorated for Christmas, each bedroom had a welcome note, and there were instructions on how to operate the various appliances in the house.
The large open floor plan was conducive to family gatherings. We had 13 people gathered around the Christmas tree and it was fine. Most even had comfy chairs.
The kitchen is well-equipped. We prepared several feasts and we could always find what we needed including everything from lots of silverware to pizza cutters.
We were lucky that one of the bedrooms was downstairs when one of our family broke her foot and couldn’t make it upstairs. The other three bedrooms are on the second floor and share one bathroom, which was a little tight.
The backyard is amazing, but the weather didn’t allow us to make full use of it. We did have a wonderful fire in the backyard fireplace, which was lovely. The play set is great and we wished the weather allowed us to use it more.
One funny thing that I would warn you about - there is a salt grinder-like thing that is filled with artificial sweetener. Don’t use it for salt :-)
I would highly recommend this house.
This place is clean, comfortable, convenient, and in a safe location. The owner is friendly, and prompt in communication. We stayed here last year for the Formula One race weekend, and it was positive enough for us to wish to return. We’re delighted that we did.
The owner Eric, wasn’t intrusive, but touched base to make sure everything was ok and that we had what we needed (we did).
We had such a lovely wedding weekend at this house. So many memories were created with the fun game options and everyone was beyond comfortable! Couldn’t ask for a better stay😊
Seven of us friends stayed here for a weekend. the house was everything we saw on VRBO and as was listed. We had no trouble with check in or during the stay. Eric was just a message away and he kept checking in. Definitely will recommend and stay here if i happen to visit Austin again. Thanks Eric.
Eric's house was a great spot for our group. Awesome backyard and fire pit setup. Everything was as advertised. The location is close to everything we wanted to do in Austin, as well. Eric was very responsive with any questions and made sure our stay went as planned.
We had an excellent weekend in Austin. The house was very clean and comfortable, in a quiet neighborhood with good highway access. Pinball and darts were fun. Would stay again next time I am in Austin.
John S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
6/10 Okay
Sergiu I.
19 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Nice location, confusing experience
Our group was very excited for this house due to its location, amenities and great reviews. Once we got to the VRBO, we found that the state of the house was not consistent with what we saw online. The game table (which was supposed to be a highlight of the house) was completely broken and if you touched it, the table would collapse. The outside playground was leaning over heavily and looked like it would easily fall over. We were a group of 8 people but barely had enough towels for everyone. When we tried to reach out to the owner via message and phone call, we were unable to get in touch to ask questions. Upon check out, there were no instructions on what we need to do in order to make clean up easy for the crew that prepares this location for the next tenants.
On a positive note, this VRBO is in a nice and quiet location. Easy access to downtown, a mall, grocery store. Plenty of room for 8 adults and the kitchen was well stocked.
Great location with close proximity to everything Austin has to offer. The house was clean and fully stocked for all your needs. Loaded with family friendly games, arcades, toys and books. With a lovely patio for everyone to enjoy.
We needed a place with good proximity to downtown, parks, and walkable areas that was also comfortable. It met all our needs. House was clean and very fun. Loved having dinner on the back deck.
Stay here ! Excellent owner, property, and location !
Excellent owner, property, and location ! Great, timely and considerate communication with the Owner, too !! We enjoyed our stay; lots of fun for the kids, and lovely deck and outdoor fireplace for relaxing. Quiet neighborhood, great location close to downtown Austin as well as everywhere else, including Zilker Park, The Oasis, shops, etc. Stay here for a great time in Austin !!!
This was a nice property close to a lot of activities in downtown Austin. It’s location is perfect for easy access to hiking, kayaking and shopping. The kids enjoyed the games and air hockey table. House is a little old and could use some updating.
Myself and seven of my golfing buddies came into Austin for a golf outing. The location of the house was close to everything you need. The back deck was awesome to hangout and converse. The pinball machine was a HUGE HIT!!!! I have never stayed at a perfect VRBO especially with 8 grown men, but this house was darn close. We had a great time!!!!
Because of COVID, we were worried about taking our trip to Austin. This home was the perfect solution for an "awaycation staycation." The house had plenty of games to play and was a great location. The house was stocked with everything we needed. We were able to go to some restaurants (Scholz Garten was our favorite and the reason we came to Austin as it is the oldest pub in Texas) and never had to wait more than 10 minutes for an UBER. Social distancing and mask wearing were being followed very well in Austin. We took advantage of Insta Cart and Uber Eats with many options and food was still hot when delivered. Eric was easy to contact if needed and was very helpful and understanding of our needs with the COVID restrictions. We had a great time and a much needed vacation.
We had a great time staying at Eric's house for the weekend. Candidly, the house is a bit older than the pictures make it seem but it was plenty clean and had all of the amenities that were listed. The location was perfect and we didn't have a single issue!
We had a wonderful stay in Austin. Great location, easy access to everything. The house had everything we needed and then some. Loved the pool table and pinball machine!
Our stay at the Thousand Oaks Home was very nice! We were in Austin for a long weekend to attend a family wedding.
The house was well appointed, maintained and clean. The back yard is well shaded with big beautiful trees. The exterior was not as clean as the inside, but I guess you're not sleeping on the patio - but it could use a good power washing.
What we enjoyed:
The well equipped kitchen
Comfortable beds
Fresh smelling linens and bedding
Quiet Neighborhood
Outside covered deck
Shady backyard
Areas in need of improvement:
Cleanliness of exterior house and patio furniture
sophie t.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Chris G.
4 Sept 2018
Great stay!
The property was awesome. It lived up to everything read on the website and more. The hosts along with the vacation rental service made it very easy for our group in every aspect.
Chris G.
10/10 Excellent
Robert P.
11 June 2018
Perfect Vacation Home
The home is perfect! Our group enjoyed our long weekend there immensely! We relaxed on the patio and played darts all night. The pin ball machine was great too! Cant say enough about this house. It was perfect and we will definitely be renting it again in the future.