Located in Govalle within a mile (2 km) of Lady Bird Lake, this vacation home is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as University of Texas at Austin. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
Austin Bouldering Project - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Lady Bird Lake - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Madison Cabin - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Huston Tillotson University - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
Getting around
Plaza Saltillo Station - 6 min drive
Austin Station - 17 min drive
Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
P. Terry’s Burger Stand #30 - 12 min walk
Mercado Sin Nombre - 13 min walk
Saigon on 7th - 11 min walk
Desnudo Coffee - 11 min walk
Sunny's Backyard - 11 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Private Backyard | Short & Long Stays in East ATX
Summary:
Welcome to your home base in East Austin. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath house sleeps up to 6 and keeps you close to downtown, parks, and local favorites.
The Space:
Settle into a comfortable, easygoing retreat that’s great for couples, friends, or a small family. With three private bedrooms and 2.5 baths, you’ll have room to spread out and relax.
The primary suite offers a king bed, TV, and a spa-like ensuite with a dual vanity and glass walk-in shower. One bedroom doubles as an office with a dedicated workspace and a full-size futon—handy if you’re mixing work and play. The third bedroom features a cozy queen bed. The living areas are designed for downtime after days out exploring, and the backyard with a garden view invites you to fire up the BBQ grill for easy dinners at home.
You’ll have fast WiFi for streaming and work, plus an in-home washer and dryer to keep things simple during longer stays.
What You’ll Love
• East Austin location close to downtown dining, museums, shopping, and cycling routes
• Nearby highlights: Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve, Covert Park at Mount Bonnell, and Sparky Pocket Park (see Important Things to Note for drive times)
• Primary suite with king bed, TV, and spa-like ensuite bath
• Backyard with BBQ grill and garden view
• Dedicated workspace and WiFi for remote work
• Private washer and dryer
• Parking for 1 vehicle in the driveway (see Important Things to Note for details)
Layout (Sleeping Arrangements & Bathrooms)
• Bedroom 1: Full-size futon and dedicated workspace; sleeps 1–2
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed; sleeps 2
• Bedroom 3 (Primary): King bed, TV, and ensuite bathroom with dual vanity and glass walk-in shower; sleeps 2
Bathrooms
• Bathroom 1 (Ensuite to Bedroom 3): Dual vanity and glass walk-in shower
• Bathroom 2 (Hall): Full bath with single vanity and shower/tub combo
• Half Bath: Conveniently located for shared use
Important Things to Note
• Parking: Driveway parking for 1 vehicle. Additional street parking may be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Laundry: Private washer and dryer are located in the home.
• Exterior camera: One security camera is located at the front door and monitors the exterior street view and entry only.
• Pets: This home is not pet friendly. If evidence of a pet is found during or after your stay, an additional cleaning fee will apply.
• Check in is at 4:00 PM and checkout is at 10:00 AM. We cannot guarantee or approve early check in or late checkout requests in advance.
• We recommend considering travel insurance, just in case any unexpected changes come up. We do stick to our cancellation policy and want to make sure you're covered!
• We provide bedding, towels and a small starter set of essentials to help get you settled. Feel free to message us for details on what’s included.
• Salt, pepper, and cooking oil are not provided unless otherwise noted.
Getting Around:
Location logistics: It’s about a 5-minute drive to Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve, Covert Park at Mount Bonnell, and Sparky Pocket Park.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,520 square feet
Policies
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
What's there to do close to this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Govalle within a short 20-minute walk of Lady Bird Lake and also 12 minutes on foot from East Sixth Street. You'll also find Sixth Street and Rainey Street within a short drive.
Is this vacation home associated with a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
How close is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS), which is 6.5 mi away (13 minutes by car).
Private Backyard | Short & Long Stays in East ATX Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Nicolas O.
Mar 30, 2026
Nicolas O.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
Kaci S.
Mar 24, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
This house was great! It was in a good location and perfect for our family of four. I loved the extra space compared to a hotel, plus the primary bathroom shower and double sink vanity were great, and the house was as shown in the pictures. Communication with the property management was prompt, and our checkout requirements were very minimal.
Kaci S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
6/10 Okay
Andrea B.
Oct 30, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall a nice stay and great location. We found the driveway to be awkward as it is shared and the neighbor had two cars parked that made it difficult for us to get in and out. Also, the bed linens in the main room were quite stained, had a weird film to them and needs replacing. The main shower was also not cleaned upon our arrival.
Andrea B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Naseem K.
Sep 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! Lots of natural light and plants and space. Futon room had a great stand-up desk plenty of space. I don't think more than one person could sleep on the futon, and for a child it did just fine. I couldn't find clean sheets for the futon- but property mgmt was very responsive and quickly helped me navigate where they were.Queen bedroom was cozy. The air conditioner hits your face which could be refreshing, or bothersome, depending on your preference. The a/c was also pretty loud in that room, but acted as a great white noise. Blinds kept light out just fine.King bedroom: my mother said she had the best sleep there! She enjoyed the bed very much. Full-length mirror available and great lighting in the bathroom. Amazing shower.The 2 upstairs have bidets which were AMAZING. There were plenty of towels and washcloths for our stay, a hair dryer, extra toiletries.Outdoor areas were nice- you can sit on the balcony upstairs and there is a nice seating area outside downstairs with a great grill.Beautiful kitchen! Bring your own coffee and sugar if needed. There is no toaster. Tons of spices and cookware.Random: A/C worked great in this hot summer. Bring slippers because there is not much carpet. Parking was easy! Checkout was a breeze!A responsiveness of the property managers. I had forgotten something after checkout and they worked with me within 20 mins to go back and get it before I left the city.Overall a great stay and I would stay again.
Naseem K.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ronald L.
Jul 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
My Stay
It was nice.
Ronald L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elise T.
Jul 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Austin Vacay
We lives the location of this property! So close to everything! We enjoyed sight seeing, bbq, and visiting our family that lives in Austin. My daughter and I enjoyed running to Lady Bird Lake and visiting the botanical gardens. We also enjoyed swimming at Barton Springs and shopping on Congress and The Domain. Amazing place to visit!