Located in Cherrywood, this vacation home is within a few miles (5 km) of popular sights such as University of Texas at Austin and Moody Center. This vacation home welcomes guests with conveniences like laundry facilities.
LBJ Presidential Library - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
Moody Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
Getting around
Austin Station - 15 min drive
Martin Luther King Jr Station - 18 min walk
Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Taco Bell - 14 min walk
7-Eleven - 4 min walk
Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches - 12 min walk
Parish Bbq - 12 min walk
Santa Catarina - 10 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.
The Philosophers Playhouse, Pool, Ping Pong, BBQ, Projector, King B, 5 min to DT
Welcome to The Philosopher's Playhouse in Austin, Texas! This stunning 3-bedroom house is a creative oasis inspired by the wisdom of great thinkers throughout history. Step inside and be greeted by philosophy quotes, creative decor & shelves filled with books, perfect for intellectual conversations or simply losing yourself in a novel.
Engage in friendly competitions while surrounded by the wisdom of the ages while you play ping pong, pool, darts, or chess. Book now for a one-of-a-kind getaway!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features 2 bathrooms and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and an ironing board.
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
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 welcomes pets
Dogs only
2 total (20 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: $100 pet fee. $300 fine for unauthorized pets.
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Extra fee for 9+ guests. Event needs pre-approval.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Extra fee for 9+ guests. Event needs pre-approval.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 23
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.
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15.
Note from host: Extra fee for 9+ guests. Event needs pre-approval.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do close to this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Cherrywood within a short 16-minute walk of Thinkery and also 17 minutes on foot from The Vortex. You'll also find Sixth Street and Moody Center within a short drive.
Is there parking available at The Philosophers Playhouse, Pool, Ping Pong, BBQ, Projector, King B, 5 min to DT?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.
Is this vacation home associated with a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Does The Philosophers Playhouse, Pool, Ping Pong, BBQ, Projector, King B, 5 min to DT have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Does The Philosophers Playhouse, Pool, Ping Pong, BBQ, Projector, King B, 5 min to DT have connecting rooms available?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
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 7.9 mi away (16 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies at The Philosophers Playhouse, Pool, Ping Pong, BBQ, Projector, King B, 5 min to DT?
No, you won't find house with balconies at The Philosophers Playhouse, Pool, Ping Pong, BBQ, Projector, King B, 5 min to DT.
The Philosophers Playhouse, Pool, Ping Pong, BBQ, Projector, King B, 5 min to DT Reviews
Reviews
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Wonderful
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kevin L., LA CROSSE
May 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Super Helpful & Accommodating
We had some trouble initially with entertainment system stuff, but we had assistance lickety split. Monique is super friendly, helpful & responsive. Her maintenance guy is also awesome. The house is AMAZING. Beautiful & great location!
Kevin L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patti P.
May 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing getaway
The listing was just as described! Great spaces to spread out!!!
Patti P.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Lauren M.
Mar 6, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not As Expected
While, this property has good bones and could be great with some more effort - we were pretty disappointed for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, the property was not at the level of cleanliness we'd expect for a VRBO. There were cobwebs in corners, filthy fan blades in the master bedroom, dust + dirt under dressers completely visible, a dirty toilet in the second bathroom, bathroom floors that had clearly not been vacuumed, etc. We were excited to use the wine fridge for our girls weekend, only to notice it had been unplugged and sitting stagnant. When we plugged it in and opened the doors, it reeked of mold and was clear it hadn't been properly used or cleaned in some time.
We had several snafus that occurred during our stay. While I realize things happen - these are homes - we didn't get so much as a single apology from the owner for any of the mishaps. We had a kitchen sink that backed up + a dishwasher that overflowed. The towels we used to clean up and subsequently washed weren't able to try because the dryer wasn't working. A handyman was sent over to address the dryer issue and we were told this has happened several times. When we arrived, we weren't not able to use the sliding back doors to enter the backyard. After reaching out to the owner, she mentioned the door had been broken by a previous guest and a part was on-order. Totally fine, but it would have been nice to be told about this prior to checking in. The backyard is filled with weeds and unkept.
Lauren M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andy V., Cypress, TX
Oct 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay
We enjoyed our stay! The house was clean and very comfortable!! We would stay here again!
Andy V.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Anthony L.
Sep 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place!
Myself and some friends had a fantastic experience at this house! It was very spacious and had all the amenities we could have needed. The host was very communicative and friendly, and it's got a very distinct aesthetic feel that lives up to it's name. Definitely recommend!