Located in Zilker, a neighbourhood in Austin, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. 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 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 jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain climbing.
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Barton Springs Pool - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Lady Bird Lake - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
Austin City Limits - 6 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Austin Station - 10 min drive
Downtown Station - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Chuy's - 14 min walk
Tacodeli - 3 min drive
Shake Shack - 14 min walk
Postino Wine Cafe - 16 min walk
Desnudo Coffee - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Walk to Barton Springs Pool, Zilker Park, bars, restaurants and music have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Walk to Barton Springs Pool, Zilker Park, bars, restaurants and music?
As of 11 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk to Barton Springs Pool, Zilker Park, bars, restaurants and music on 7 Dec 2026 start from AU$1,380, 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 Walk to Barton Springs Pool, Zilker Park, bars, restaurants and music pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Walk to Barton Springs Pool, Zilker Park, bars, restaurants and music?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Walk to Barton Springs Pool, Zilker Park, bars, restaurants and music?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Walk to Barton Springs Pool, Zilker Park, bars, restaurants and music?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Walk to Barton Springs Pool, Zilker Park, bars, restaurants and music located?
This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum, Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool. 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.
We had a nice long weekend in Austin here. Property is in a quiet neighborhood with comfortable beds, and close to Zilker Park and the Butler hiking trail.
Our family of three had an excellent stay. The multiple outdoor patio/balcony areas were great for relaxing after busy days in the sun. Owner was quick to respond and check in/out were a breeze. The location is fantastic for accessing zilker park and barton springs. The neighborhood is quiet.
Great little duplex, and from what I saw was the nicest areas of Austin. Very nice little private patio looking out to the creek. Enjoyed having coffee there in the morning. Very nicely taken care of home and great communication from the host.
We stayed over Christmas and LOVED every bit of this lovely property. It is convenient walking distance from trails and restaurants and perfect for our small family. Hearing the creek running behind the house while sitting on the back porch was good for my Austin native soul! We will be back!
The unit is well organized and comfortable. Everything was easy to find. The location is perfect. We easily walked to town lake trail. There is a small creek nearby that you can hear at night if you leave the windows open at night which was such a treat! There is a small yard that faces the creek area and is securely fenced in. It was perfect for traveling with our dogs. The property manager, Sally, was quick to respond to any messages.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2026
Thank you for the kind review.
Archival
8/10 Good
Robert K.
28 Jan 2017
Made for a great Holiday season
Really enjoyed our time at Zilker Retreat, great weather enabled us to fully explore Zilker Park and downtown Austin. Whether walking or biking, our location was central to a lot of activites. Would recomend this property to anyone looking to enjoy Austin in a quiet, relaxing location. Thanks Scott and Sally.
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thanks for you kind review Robert!
Please come back and see us the next time you are in Austin! We enjoyed meeting you and your wife.
Great close in, easy to navigate area- access to the city, SoCo, Zilker. It’s at the end of a quiet street. Small kitchen, but enough supplies to eat in if you choose. Nice outdoor spaces and a little creek in the back yard (some mosquitoes). Hosts are great! Thank you!
This is a cozy home with two outdoor porches to enjoy the cool weather. Lots of birds singing by the creek next to you. Very private with no shared walls with the other unit. Has everything you need to be comfortable. Quick response always from the host. Loved being in the middle of all fun things in south Austin!
This beautiful Zilker Park property has it all. A short trek to the walking trails of the Park and Town Lake. We had the special opportunity to be in Austin for the annual Trail of Lights and we were within walking distance! The property is comfortably arranged and has three scenic sitting areas outside. Absolutely beautiful setting. Plus, you are only a short 5 minute drive to the heart of Austin’s entertainment area and some of the best restaurants you will find anywhere. The property is particularly well suited if you need easy access to Loop 1 which takes you to either the far reaches of either North or South Austin. The owner was readily available to answer any questions we had.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2025
Thank you for your review, Virginia!
Verified review
8/10 Good
Melinda B.
14 May 2019
Pleasant home
Pleasant home in a great, quiet neighborhood near lots of great outdoor things to do (hiking, swimming), with easy access to the city. We appreciate the effort of the homeowners made in providing supplies that you normally do not bring with you, something more Vrbo owners should aspire to. The unit was clean and the living space was comfortable. We suggest the homeowners put in a new fan in the upstairs bathroom (it did not work and we had to deal with hot,steamy conditions). Also, we ran out of hot water on one occasion. Future renters should know that the friendliest cat we have ever met will greet you at all times of the day and night. This place, and the owners' caring touches, make the property worthwhile to rent.
Property location is the best thing going for it: close to Zilker Park, babbling stream literally outside the house, quiet neighborhood. The kitchen could definitely use some more dishes and equipment. Plates & cups are in the next room and that’s inconvenient. Ice maker was frozen solid and leaking down to puddle on the floor, Roku quit working and needed several reboots, the remote control quit working altogether, and owners seemed to be less than concerned. We had no cell phone signal (ATT) and therefore no internet necessitating a phone call resulting in being told to look at the email instructions for the passwords in spite of the fact we had no internet accessibility. Outdoor furniture was dirty and we had to wipe everything down in all three outdoor spaces. Main bath had only a bar of Dial soap! This isn’t a men’s locker room. Linens were clean and in good condition, but too few kitchen linens. Only 2 kitchen towels, one of which was rolled up to contain the leaking ice maker. This house was more work and stress than it was worth. Obviously the owners view this property as a cash cow and therefore don’t really care. Won’t stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2025
George
Thanks for your feedback.
- The plates and glasses are set directly over the - - Dining room table so you can easily set your table.
There were extra kitchen towels in the laundry room
We sent the check in instructions through the app, which you acknowledge you never read.
You never reached out about not knowing the WiFi password or about tbe Roku ( which was provided in the check in instructions ) until the last day of your stay. Had you reached out sooner, we could had easily provided the information verbally or responded again through the app.
We provide all the essential at this property.
If you need special soap , I would recommend your pack that in you bag the next time your travel or hit the boutique store down the street.
My two daughters and I just returned from ACL 2022 and couldn't be happier with our lodging for the weekend. We walked to the festival each day making the entire trip a breeze. Great location and setup!
Great location for a weekend visit to Austin. It was very easy to get to downtown Austin. The 2nd floor balcony in the master bedroom was a nice touch as was the complimentary bottle of wine. Would definitely stay there again.
The place was great, plenty of room for everyone to spread out. The three outdoor spaces were a nice addition. Location was great very quiet, a quick walk to Barton Springs, walkable to some restaurants (under a mile) and only about 1.5 miles to down town. We walked along the river to SOCO once and from downtown, once with no problems. We used uber which was a quick 5-10 minute ride downtown.
Beds were very comfortable as well as sofas in the living room., the kitchen and laundry was convenient and a plus. The small grocery store only 3-blocks away is convenient with larger stores within 2 miles. We had a good rain storm and got to watch the creek flow at full force right outside the outdoor patio.
Overall great place to stay, we would definitely stay there again of we go back to Austin.
Highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thanks for your review Gretchen! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and welcome you back!
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Patricia J.
8 May 2019
Amazing stay
The VRBO was perfect! Beautiful space and extremely helpful owner . Wonderful location also.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review
8/10 Good
Bruce R.
2 Nov 2018
An ideal location that is close to Zilker Park, downtown, and SOCO.
This rental is close to everything that is happening close to downtown Austin. It is at the end of a quiet cul de sac and we felt safe walking to Zilker Park and the neighborhood convenience store. It is a short app $10 Uber ride to downtown.
The main bed was comfortable (did not try others). Unit was clean and Sally made the rental process very smooth.
We would stay here again due to the location alone.
The rental is a little dated and would benefit from some updating. Outside areas could be cleaner with better furniture. We wanted to be outside due to the peaceful creek side location but outdoor areas were not very clean or inviting.