Old Hollywood Meets Old West Austin in Governor's Mansion!
Old Hollywood meets Old West Austin at the timeless Governor's Mansion – a mile from Downtown Austin. The stately residence was built by Texas' first woman Governess, Miriam “Ma” Ferguson in 1927. Legend has it, her hostful spirit can still be felt welcoming excited visitors into her house on the hill top. Accommodations include 7 bedrooms + 5 bathrooms to sleep a total of 18 guests. Amenities include a fully stocked kitchen with high-end appliances, 4 separate living quarters with their own spacious drawing rooms, a private unheated sunkissed swimming pool, multiple shaded poolside seating areas, a propane gas grill and a secluded second floor balcony among the treetops. The estate has been fully restored with tasteful design elements paired with rich textiles and furnishings – ideal for entertaining family, friends or colleagues. We invite you to share in good company, and stay awhile with Renters Club.
House Details FIRST FLOOR -Living room with Smart TV -Guest bedroom with a king bed and full bathroom -Guest bedroom with 2 twin beds and full bathroom -Kitchen that is fully stocked with bar seating for 5 -Dining space with a table that seats 10 -Guest bedroom with king bed and full bathroom
SECOND FLOOR -Common room with Smart TV -Guest bedroom with 2 king beds and full bathroom -half bathroom -Patio with seating for 4 -Common room with Smart TV -Guest bedroom with Queen bed -Guest bedroom with 2 full beds -Guest bedroom with Queen bed -Full bathroom with shower tub combo
OUTDOOR SPACE -Spacious area around a refreshing pool with lounge seating -propane grill
Close Eats Tumble 22, Lin Asian Bar + Dim Sum, Maudie's, Hula Hut, Mozart's Coffee Roasters, Clark's Oyster Bar, Better Half Coffee & Cocktails
Nearby Shops Julian Gold Inc, Anthropologie, REI, Free People, Nordstrom, Waterloo Records + Video, Lush, Kick Pleat, Book People, West Elm
Not Far Away Fun Zilker Botanical Garden, Barton Springs, Peter Pan Mini-Golf, Butler Pitch and Putt, Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailheads, Broken Spoke, Downtown Austin, Rainey Street
Things to Know Please pay close attention to the following: Non-compliance could result in sizable fines. -A 3-night minimum stay may be required. -The maximum occupancy is 18 adults. -Rental Agreement must be e-signed after 48 hours after booking, which requests the names and ages of adult guests. -Included with your reservation is an accidental damage protection insurance policy that protects everyone from any unexpected accidents. The full name, address and date of birth of the primary renter must be submitted within 48 hours after booking to our insurance partner, Safely. -Bachelor/Bachelorette groups must all be over 35 years old. -Age restrictions apply. Please inquire for more information. -Additional deposits may be required. -No pets allowed. If you are traveling with a pet, reach out as we can help you find a pet-friendly place. -Fireplaces are not for guest use. Sorry. -The exterior of the property is monitored by video cameras 24/7. -To keep our home beautiful, we ask that you not hang decorations on the walls. Tape, tacks, and other adhesives tend to peel paint and leave marks, etc. Glitter and confetti decor are also prohibited both inside and outside. Evidence will result in an additional cleaning fee of $250, plus the cost of damages to home. -Enjoy a smoke, just not inside. Please ensure all doors and windows are shut and dispose of your ends in the outdoor trash bins. Indoor smoking will result in a sizable fine. -Reservations made during Festivals and Conferences are non-refundable, i.e., SXSW, ACL, F-1, etc.
The Established Standard personal account manager 24-hour self-check-in and guest support free WiFi free parking dishes, glasses, and essential cookware fresh linens fresh towels comfy beds shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hand soap hairdryers iron and ironing board
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About the area
Austin
Located in Austin, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating and other activities like birdwatching.
University of Texas at Austin - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Austin Station - 3 min drive
Downtown Station - 9 min drive
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
P Terry’s Burger Stand - 16 min walk
Starbucks - 19 min walk
The Tavern - 7 min walk
Olamaie - 14 min walk
Starbucks - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Old Hollywood Meets Old West Austin in Governor's Mansion! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Old Hollywood Meets Old West Austin in Governor's Mansion!?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Hollywood Meets Old West Austin in Governor's Mansion! on 9 Aug 2026 start from AU$1,124, 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 Old Hollywood Meets Old West Austin in Governor's Mansion! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Old Hollywood Meets Old West Austin in Governor's Mansion!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Old Hollywood Meets Old West Austin in Governor's Mansion!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Old Hollywood Meets Old West Austin in Governor's Mansion!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Old Hollywood Meets Old West Austin in Governor's Mansion! located?
Located in Old West Austin, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Sixth Street and Texas State Capitol. University of Texas at Austin and Sixth Street are also within 2 miles (3 km). Austin Station is 24 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a large family group (11) that stayed on the weekend of April 10. There was plenty of space and bathrooms for everyone. The online pictures are accurate. The pool and patio looked lovely, but way too cold and rainy to actually use the pool. The lower level bathrooms are re-modeled and much nicer then the older bathrooms upstairs. The only downside, was the wi-fi and internet access was too slow.
Edward M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re so glad to hear the home accommodated your large family comfortably and that you found the space and layout to work well for your group. We’re sorry the weather didn’t cooperate during your stay. We appreciate you mentioning the wi-fi speed. That’s important to us, and we’ll be looking into ways to improve the connection for future guests. We’d love the opportunity to host you again on a sunnier weekend!
The house was magnificent! The pool was so nice to have to relax in after a day of shopping downtown. The location is perfect and not far from the airport!
Ashley A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the house and found the pool to be the perfect spot to unwind after a day out. It’s great to hear the location worked well for you too. We'd love to host you again anytime!
Great location, house was fully stocked, plenty of room.
Edson K.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2025
Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the location, found the house well stocked, and appreciated the spaciousness. We’d love to host you again anytime!
You can’t go to Austin and not book this property! The house itself is extremely charming, very clean and extremely spacious. We stayed with 12 girls for a bachelorette and everyone with the exception of two girls had their own bed (mattresses very comfortable so another plus!). The house is split up into almost 3 separate sleeping areas which was perfect for groups of girls who wanted to go bed early vs girls who didn’t. The house was very well equipped, fully stocked kitchen, lots of towels, including pool towels, paper products, etc. The pool area is massive but also very private! New day beds were delivered while we were there, so comfy! The location is incredible - less than 10 min drive to downtown Austin. There’s a huge park walking distance down the street with a coffee truck that made for a perfect start to our mornings . The owner and his family made our trip though - he came over to say hi after we checked in and not only offered to give any recommendations, but offered to book reservations/activities for us. He was constantly checking in if we needed anything at all and ended up catering two breakfasts for us. I would say it was like a concierge service that came with the house, something that made our trip even more successful. We will remember our stay forever and hope to be back one day!
Joan H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2026
Wow, thank you so much for this incredible review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear how much you and your group enjoyed the home and that it worked so perfectly for your bachelorette stay. It’s great to know the layout, comfort, and amenities helped make the experience both fun and relaxing for everyone. We’re especially happy you loved the pool area, the new daybeds, and the convenient location! It truly means a lot to hear your kind words about the hospitality as well. We always want our guests to feel welcomed and well taken care of, so knowing it made a positive impact on your trip is incredibly rewarding.
Thank you again for choosing to stay with us and for sharing your experience. We’d absolutely love to host you all again for another memorable trip!
This was a really charming place! Loved the character of the house. Old and historical. As a keys player, the piano was a lovely touch.All in all, a solid stay. Our only downsides were low water pressure and the kitchen/dining room gets way cooler than the living room on the other side of the stairwell. Old houses can be strange! Beds were comfy. Big open kitchen and massive dining room table were good. The pool area is gorgeous. Great location.
Bri J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the charm and character of the house. We appreciate your honest feedback about the water pressure and temperature differences; old homes definitely have their quirks! It’s great to hear the beds were comfortable and you enjoyed the spacious kitchen, dining area, and beautiful pool space. We hope to welcome you back for another solid stay sometime soon!
Our group of book club buddies enjoyed our visit to Austin and the Governor's mansion was a great location for our stay, spacious and comfortable. It was a great place to gather and enjoy each other's company. Our one issue was the low water pressure in the upstairs bathrooms. Overall we had a wonderful visit.
Linda C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2023
Thank you Austin for staying with us and enjoying the charm of our historic home. We love to hear that you all were able to enjoy the memories made and hope to have you come back again soon!
So spacious with multiple areas for our large group to hang out and also spread out when needed. Clean, well maintained, and beautifully decorated. The pool/BBQ area was fun and adorable! Good air conditioning. Very few responsibilities when checking out. Responsive hosts when needed. Very minor concerns: Low water pressure. No early check-ins or check outs, which is difficult when traveling from out of state and not having vehicles to hold our bags (not their fault, but be sure to plan accordingly).
Christine D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that your group enjoyed the spacious layout, clean and well-maintained interiors, and the fun pool and BBQ area. It's great to know the air conditioning kept you comfortable and that our team was responsive when needed. We appreciate your notes on the water pressure and check-in/out times. While we do our best to accommodate travel schedules. Thanks again for staying with us, we’d love to host you again in the future!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Andrew W.
10 May 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Solid
Solid overall rental in a great location in Austin. There were many cockroaches, broken toilets/showers, and zero water pressure, and overall the place was a bit run down. But overall the listing was solid and the RentersClub was great to work with.
Andrew W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2023
Hey Andrew! We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We always strive to make sure our guests are happy and comfortable during their stay and we thank you for your feedback as it will help us to fine tune our processes. In regards to your issues, the pest control has been increased. We also have since fixed the faulty toilets/showers and have checked water pressure to make sure it is functioning properly now. Thank you again for the feedback Andrew and we would love if you gave us another chance to host you for any future visits at any of our Renters Club properties!
We had no problem checking in and the location was great! Beautiful home but definitely had its quirks. We had a few issues with the refrigerator and pool was a little dirty from a storm. Once I contacted the rental company they were more than happy to work things out for us. Overall we were thankful for such a big house with a lot of space in a great location!
Marijah E.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2023
Thank you Marijah for staying with us and communicating anything that came up during your stay. We are happy to hear we could provide timely and efficient assistance to all your concerns. Please do come back and stay with us again!
The host company made the process a breeze. The house was absolutely massive with almost too much room.
Parking for 4 cars, massive pool, nice vibe all around
No issues to complain about aside from having zero water pressure upstairs. I’m sure it’s already fixed by management.
Michael k.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2023
Thank you Michael for the review. We appreciate your feedback with the water pressure and have addressed the issue for future guests. I do hope you will return to stay with us!
We had so much hanging out by the pool! The house was perfect for a large group, there was lots of living rooms and fridges! One of our toilets wasn’t working, I texted the team and they had someone over to fix it within the hour! Very impressed with the service. The house is on a very busy street so it is loud outside, make sure to bring your own speaker for outside by the pool. Also if you are ordering food delivery or Ubers make sure to specify it is the house with the neon b&b sign since the hotel next door has the exact same address. I would absolutely stay here again. We had so much space and it was an easy walk to cool restaurants and shops!
Caroline V.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so glad you had a great time hanging out by the pool and found the house spacious and well-suited for your group. It’s great to hear that the multiple living areas and fridges came in handy! We're happy our team could quickly resolve the toilet issue, we always aim to provide prompt and reliable service. We'd love to host you again anytime you're back in town!
The property was great- it was a great location, close to downtown, tons of space. The property manager was extremely helpful and responsive; however, there was a roach problem at the house. We found several roaches over the course of the weekend. The house also could have used a deeper cleaning prior to our arrival- there were stains on the walls, and felt a little dingy.
Kiley C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2022
Hi Kiley! Thank you for highlighting our homes locations and space. However, we are sorry to hear that your experience Governors did not fully meet your expectations. We always strive to make sure our guests are happy and comfortable during their stay and we thank you for your feedback as it will help us to fine tune our processes. In regards to your issues, we have had pest control out to treat the home and scheduled deeper cleans with our cleaners. Thank you again!
This place was amazing! Not only historical but gave such an Austin vibe! The layout is great with 3 “dens” that had tvs and places for guest to unwind and not on top of each other. We had a large group and everyone had a room and our single teenage/young adults niece and nephews bunked in the rooms with two beds. Spacious bathrooms for several to get ready in at same time. 2 upstairs and 3 downstairs. We used Feti vans to pickup and drop off getting around the city. Very close to campus maybe 3 min drive. Beautiful views of downtown sitting out by poop. Catered tacos from Cabo Bobs and set up outside around the pool. Kitchen is small but functional. Served breakfast for 14 and had all the things needed to cook. Would recommend for gatherings or family needing to be close to campus or downtown.
Jennifer K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear the home’s layout and multiple dens made it easy for everyone to spread out and relax. It sounds like your group made great use of the space. We're also glad the location worked well for getting around, especially with campus so close by. Thanks again for the kind words and recommendation, you're welcome back anytime!
Overall I had a very positive experience at this property. The home is large and has such great character - the design touches around the house were beautiful and unique. The property manager was also very responsive to any issues and questions I had (receiving/disposing of items from the house, etc), and overall I really appreciated her responsiveness! The only things I would flag for future guests are that you might come across cockroaches (though I understand the home is regularly treated), and that there were several cameras inside and outside of the house. We still very much enjoyed our stay, and I would recommend this propery for large groups looking to stay in a beautiful area of town!
Taylor S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Michael D.
23 Sept 2022
Liked: Check-in
Great house but….
Perfect house for a large group of people. The pool was dirty, toilets did not flush when we arrived. There was no hot water which didn’t seem like it would be a problem cos the weather was so warm but when you want to clean dishes or when you come back from lake you definitely need a hot shower. The location seemed safe but the gate would not lock, no big deal but wasn’t the safest.
Overall for the price we paid for house was not worth it at all.
Michael D.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2022
Hi Michael, we are sorry to hear that your experience at Governors did not meet your expectations. We always strive to make sure our guests are happy and comfortable during their stay and we thank you for your feedback as it will help us to fine tune our processes. In regards to your issues, the property does have weekly pool maintenance and has now been moved to twice weekly. We have made sure the gate locks securely now as well. We have since fixed the toilets and hot water issues along with letting our staff know to keep an eye on these items to make sure everything is running on guest arrival. Thank you again for the feedback Michael and we would love if you gave us a chance to host you for any future visits at any of our Renters Club properties!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Raven R.
6 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Great house, but so many issues
The house was great but so many of the appliances and bathroom facilities were broken. We went in the beginning of September and the ac wasn’t working to standard. The rooms got up to 80 degrees at night making it miserable to sleep in. 3 toilets were broken, a shower was broken, a sink’s cold water didn’t work at all. The wifi was horrible and did not work even if you were next to the router. The house manager said they would compensate me in some way for the issues but I haven’t heard anything.
Really nice place to stay. Everything was nice and convenient. The home is on a busier road which was my only complaint. Not a huge deal but made it hard to get in and out of the home. Made for some white noise at night while sleeping. We would book this again.
Our group of 11 recently stayed here and we really enjoyed the house. It was so spacious and decorated so fun! We loved having the pool and being able to cool off after being out and about in the Austin heat. I would stay here again. My only comment is that the water pressure in the upstairs showers was a little underwhelming, but they just came downstairs and used the other showers instead. No biggie!
A really cool property. Plenty big enough for a large group, and the kids really enjoyed the pool. Unfortunately two of the five showers in the house were not operable during our stay, and the associated communication from the management group was really limited and frustrating. I do appreciate the fact that they sought to make that right in terms of the inconvenience, and hope they're able to improve their timeliness and communication with future renters.
Keith N.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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This home is professionally managed by The Renters Club, providing Austin's premier luxury rental management service. From inquiry to departure, The Renters Club is available to accommodate your every need. Our goal is to connect our guests with Austin's vibrant culture by curating and maintaining an elevated portfolio of homes. We're pleased to be your host.
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