Located in Zilker, this charming house for $795 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. Costa Rican inspired design that maximizes light and connectivity to nature. * We know you will have the best possible Austin experience here. At this location we provide 6 out of the “usual” top 10 “things to do” in Austin list…and these are all a very short walk away. * If you are seeking holistic well-being you will be in WALKING DISTANCE to 4 out of the top 7 activities that Austin has to offer (ask for brochure). Austin is a haven for those on a journey toward physical, mental & spiritual wellness. WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE About this UNBEATABLE LOCATION: Property booked on a per person basis. Added benefit :) please see below. 1) Barton Springs Pool -(simply phenomenal) 3-ACRE FRESHWATER SWIMMING HOLE is only 379 steps away. 2) Kayaking, SUP and canoeing with city views (when lake open) 3) 10 Mile Ladybird Lake LUSH Hike and Bike Trail 4) Botanical Gardens 5) Barton Creek Greenbelt hike 6) Umlauf Sculpture Gardens 7) I am so incredibly honored to be associated with two Austin professionals that can be contracted with separately to bring VERY UNIQUE experiences to your group HERE during your stay. (1) Perhaps consider a memorable & luxurious hour long sound healing experience in the comfort of this home with wellness sound healing expert Danielle Goldfarb. Please ask for brochure (2) In-home culinary event or Hill Country winery tour guide Chef Mike Thompson -details below. Barton (3 Acre-Freshwater) Springs is just ACROSS THE STREET. LADYBIRD LAKE 10 mile hike and bike trail around the lake is right here for you. Practically at your doorstep HAVE IT ALL!! SWIM, CANOE, HIKE & EXPLORE. One of our recent guests told us this property reminded her of an "open air Costa Rican experience ." Another lovely guest said it reminded her of their vacation home in Roatan... I had to look that up.... what a compliment!!! If you are not familiar with Austin, this property and location requires a HUGE FUN introduction… 😊 in a second you’ll see why. While we do not have a private pool or a beach. We do have something so UNUSUAL, TRULY SPECTACULAR and special we would love the opportunity for us to introduce you to BARTON SPRINGS Pool, Ladybird Lake, Zilker Park and its potential for you. We also have easy access to miles of Greenbelt hikes. I kindly urge you to take special note that landscape photos here were taken by me on a 3 mile walk...& it all starts just a few steps away. We are 7 minutes to ALL THAT IS DOWNTOWN. QUOTE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL HOLIDAYS and ALL MARCH and ALL OCTOBER dates. (instant booking not accepted) Early check in fee or drop bag fees $111.00 apply. (& tax) We are a very personalized operation and my very precious cleaning crew friends have to put in extra time and effort to accomplish your request. This arrangement must be made 2 days prior to check in. Please no exceptions. All of this money goes to the prep crew. IN THE WORDS OF A GUEST... "A 10 minute walk gets you EVERYTHING...spring fed pool, park, rooftop bar, bike and boat rentals, brewery, amazing restaurants, food truck park, top rated BBQ & Sushi, movie theater, Irish pub, LIVE MUSIC, botanical gardens, sculpture garden... the list goes on!!!" **** GREAT flex rates apply to this property. This helps your group avoid having to bear the unexpected expense of those who cannot make it. ONLY $75.00 for each additional guest per night after the first 6... BASE rate is for 6 guests. $75.00 per night per guest past the initial 6. Other flat rate rentals do not give you this benefit. (Flex rates do not apply to special event periods/special circumstances or holidays) This property is ABSOLUTELY just across the street from Zilker Park and a mere 379 steps to the back gate of Barton Springs Pool. AND the river walk feeding Ladybird Lake. Briefly, Zilker Park is 358 acres of gorgeous center city park land and within it lies Barton Springs Pool which is fondly described as the crown jewels of Austin -The pool itself measures a whopping 3 ACRES in size, and is fed from underground springs with an average temperature of 68-70 degrees, ideal for year-round swimming. It is NOTHING shy of spectacular. Just search Barton Springs Pool for info. In addition to Barton Springs Pool, this property has immediate access all of Zilker Park and 10 miles of hike and bike trail surrounding the lake. This is Austin’s social hub for hiking, biking & winter canoeing….RENTALS for ALL of these incredibly fun activities are within WALKING distance. IF you are a WATER lover and a nature lover and a CITY lover- THIS property is for YOU!! The first thing you will see as you walk into your living space is a huge wrap around deck and dramatic picture window providing expansive views of the aforementioned AMAZING Zilker Park. (You can watch people play in the park and see the back gate of Barton Springs Pool from the deck) 3 sets of French doors open to the park side deck with wonderful breezes which “invite the outdoors in,” providing a truly spectacular experience of the park. The décor has been described as Costa Rican inspired and offers a tranquil setting through its thoughtful custom use of all natural materials. This includes open beam cedar ceilings throughout, wood and limestone counters, and a solid granite kitchen sink. Bathrooms boast pristine white stucco with sparkling Quartz rock flooring. 2nd living room is luxurious and peaceful with a 70" TV if a game or movie is in order. This second living space doubles as a bunk room for large parties. This property is the complete upper level of a luxury duplex with very private street level entrance. Designed to be a perfect romantic getaway for two or a vibrant family gathering. *see bedroom configuration below. Nature truly takes center stage in this vacation style Zilker Park property. ****At this property you will also be walking distance to Austin's iconic RESTAURANT ROW on Barton Springs Road…(.numerous bars, restaurants and a food trailer park) *****If you go the opposite direction of restaurant row, up a hill half a mile away is Alamo Drafthouse theater and many many more upscale restaurants and bars. ****** DOWNTOWN and all that is live entertainment Austin (6th Street, Rainey Street and SOCO are ONLY a 10 minute Uber ride away) *****Unlauff Sculpture Garden is half a block away. *****Zilker Park Botanical gardens half mile away *****Zilker Playground walking distance *****disc golf course walking distance. MAYBE ADD TO ALL THIS CRAZY FUN ?????....we have another amazing opportunity for you.... We are nothing shy of being THRILLED and HONORED to be associated with a FABULOUS private Austin chef, Mike Thompson. Mike has been to our properties and can be contracted privately to cater your in home event...whether it be a dinner, brunch or perhaps an in home cooking class or culinary demonstration. Please see his website for the amazing services his company offers....which we might add... we know from personal experience that his privately chauffeured hill country wine tour is INCREDIBLE!!!!!! :) Since we are so close to the park and downtown a great option would be to have bicycles delivered to you and perhaps do a guided tour. This can be set up by you through Mike's Bikes and Tours. SO - MUCH - FUN!!! Please inquire for Holiday/special event rates. Minimums stays and RATES apply to holiday and special event dates… These dates have minimum requirements.... not able to auto-quote correctly through the website tool...... All holidays, all March and October dates REQUIRE A QUOTE PRIOER TO BOOKING. ***** PLEASE NOTE **** This property has a City of Austin License and complies with all code requirements. including noise/party restrictive laws ***** MOST dates carry a base rate up to the first 6 guests and then an additional fee per guest per night applies. (Please see rental document for complete rates clarification) Pet fee $500 for the first pet, $100 for any additional. All pets and all guests entering the property for any duration must be registered and paid, no exceptions. .... HOLIDAY AND ALL MARCH & OCTOBER PRICING PROVIDED UPON REQUEST and require QUOTE BEFORE BOOKING. The quoting tool on this site is unable to display these rates correctly . *** No parties ***. This property complies w/ all City Ordinances: Dwelling Unit Occupancy Limit, and noise, party and gathering ordinances . These codes are applicable to all short term rentals in Austin **ALL March, ALL October dates and Holidays require pre-approval and quote prior to booking..... These dates MUST be quoted prior to booking-QUOTE REQUIRED EVEN AFTER INSTANT BOOKING. QUOTE IS NECESSARY....please inquire for CORRECT RATES for all holidays....as minimum requirements and flat rates apply. All October, March AND HOLIDAYS MUST BE AUTHORIZED & APPROVED - EVEN AFTER INSTANT BOOKING. Our operating license is #V00000914555 City of Austin operating license- policy for this home is as follows: "Any guest (individual or pet) entering the property, for any duration, must be registered (full names provided) and paid." 5 bedroom, 4 full bath with shower/bathtub Configuration is: Master: king 2nd : king 3rd: queen 4th: queen AND 3 twin XL futons. Fun, very unique and fully customizable for your needs, this space is wonderful when used as a private lounge/movie space-70" TV for smaller groups or very fun when used as a bunk room for larger groups… 3 comfy XL twin futon beds have been custom designed into a large oversized lounge sofa space when not used as beds 5th: Small bedroom with one twin bed. Doubles as great reading room for smaller parties. PLEASE NOTE…DURING SUMMER MONTHS ANY FRESHWATER LAKE CAN HAVE A SAFETY ISSUE REGARDING A BLUE ALGAE THAT CAN POSE A HEALTH HAZARD for humans and pets. Please stay informed regarding this safety warning.