Zilker's Peaceful Haven-Fun, Funky, and Colorful

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This is your peaceful haven. A home away from home. Cozy yet so comfortable. Futons for sleeping are on the floor.
This is the primary sleeping area with an additional futon up in the loft, linens are provided. Lots of blankets, pillows, and sheets. Whatever you might need it is available.
View from the loft. You can sleep there or just sit there for a bit as an escape for the world where you can just be in the moment.
The ladder looks decorative but it is your entrance to the loft above where the whole world can feel just a little bit different. Another sleeping area or a just another place to hang.  IMPORTANT: Please read Loft Disclosure in "Other things to note"
Start your day with coffee or tea. Organic half and half is in the mini-fridge. Refill your water bottle with from our fresh water container.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
AU$215
avg per night

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Zilker Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Barton Springs Pool
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Sixth Street
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

3 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Garden
The current price is AU$215
avg per night

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About the area

Austin

Zilker, a neighbourhood in Austin, is home to this guesthouse. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Zilker Park - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Barton Springs Pool - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Austin City Limits - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • South Congress Avenue - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Sixth Street - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 9 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 13 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Postino Wine Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪ThoroughBread - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Tatsu-Ya - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Caffé Medici - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Zilker's Peaceful Haven-Fun, Funky, and Colorful

Less than one mile to Zilker Park ---stay near everything cool in Austin including Barton Springs Pool. The Peaceful Haven is a spiritual retreat from your busy day or a crash pad at the end of the night. If location, peace, color, comfort and unique art matter you will love my space. This space is behind my house.

READ BELOW.
WE WANT YOU TO BE HAPPY WITH WHAT YOU ARE GETTING SO PLEASE VERIFY THAT YOU HAVE READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION BELOW BEFORE YOU REQUEST TO BOOK. THE PHOTOS SHOW THE ENTIRE SPACE. THERE ARE NO SEPARATE BEDROOMS JUST THE FUTONS ON THE FLOOR FOR SLEEPING.

THE SPACE (A BUILDING BEHIND MY HOUSE)
* Home is a favorite on the Weird homes Austin annual tour.
* Approximately 300 sf
* Two full size futons on the floor, one in the loft, and big fluffy bean bags. Small bathroom with a very tiny shower (won’t be able to bend over in it). Shave you legs before you arrive :)
* Peaceful Haven is a quiet spiritual space. Please respect the spiritual nature of the space and the neighbors.
* Seeking clean quiet guests. This is not a party space but rather a very cool crash pad.
* Holds six but not very comfortable after four.
* Up to two cars can park on the street in front of house.
* There is no kitchen.

THE HOUSE is an active effort to Keep Austin Weird. It is also in the Weird Home Austin Coffee Table Book.

* Entered in the most colorful house in the world contest
* On the Austin Weird Home Tour
* On the Yard Art tour
* Enjoy Memania the art car in the drive way
* Undersea Mural covering fence
* Mosaic Mermaid Gate
* Rock Star Rock Garden
* Walk through the painted ocean wave to your space in the back

LOCATION OF SPACE---Zip code 78704 (“Not just a zip code—a way of life”)

A FEW BLOCKS FROM:
Barton Springs Pool
Zilker Park
Umlauf Sculpture Garden
Botanical Gardens
Barton Springs Restaurant Row
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2.4 miles to Convention Center
2 miles to SoCo shopping district

MISCELLANEOUS

Yes, there is a hot tub but it does have issues so it is not available.

DAMAGE DEPOSIT

There will be a $250 Damage deposit which will be refunded after your stay if everything is in order.

Other things to note
To ensure the safety of both guest and property, we’ve installed exterior security cameras located at (insert locations here). These cameras are actively recording (insert what the camera(s) record, ie: facing south viewing porch, driveway, parking) as well as sound. We are notified whenever there is excessive use of any entrance to the property and will briefly monitor to ensure that both property and our guests & neighbors are safe and secure. Any tampering or otherwise intentionally disabling of our security equipment and/or wifi including, but not limited to guest repositioning, covering, or unplugging of this equipment may be immediate grounds for eviction of our guests with a forfeiture of guest rights to use the property with absolutely no refund to the guest for remaining night(s) stay including the possibility of loss of guest deposit for any and all damages to the property, including interior and exterior damages, in the event that the guest has violated house and safety rules.

*** IMPORTANT LOFT DISCLAIMER ***

WARNING of LOFT RISKS: A loft has an inherent risk of fall as it requires climbing to reach the futon on the upper level using a ladder. Young children should not be left alone in a room that contains a loft. Only TWO persons should be allowed in the loft at a time, and there should be absolutely no horseplay in the loft. To prevent strangulation, never attach or hang items to any part of the loft; for example, but not limited to, belts, hooks, jump ropes, and towels.
RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS FROM RISKS. As a condition of booking this ROOM/APARTMENT/LISTING, Guest hereby releases and holds harmless the Owner, its officers, directors, employees, agents, volunteers, and contractors from any claim, demand, loss, liability, damages, and attorney fees and costs whatsoever arising from, related to, or resulting from these RISKS, including those caused by the negligent acts or omissions of those released herein, and agrees to indemnify Owner for any claims for injuries to those allowed in the ROOM/CONDOMINIUM/LISTING by the Guest.

Amenities

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

No pets allowed
No pets on property.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Zilker's Peaceful Haven-Fun, Funky, and Colorful pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Zilker's Peaceful Haven-Fun, Funky, and Colorful?

As of 15 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zilker's Peaceful Haven-Fun, Funky, and Colorful on 16 Sept 2025 start from AU$185.19, 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.

What time is check-in at Zilker's Peaceful Haven-Fun, Funky, and Colorful?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Zilker's Peaceful Haven-Fun, Funky, and Colorful?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Zilker's Peaceful Haven-Fun, Funky, and Colorful located?

Located in Zilker, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool. Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue are also within 3 miles (5 km).