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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, East Sixth Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sixth Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Austin Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Austin

Located in East Cesar Chavez, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Sixth Street and Rainey Street. Guestrooms at this guesthouse include kitchens, balconies, and refrigerators.
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What's nearby

  • East Sixth Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rainey Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sixth Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Austin Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lady Bird Lake - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Plaza Saltillo Station - 7 min walk
  • Austin Station - 12 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cosmic – Saltillo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Austin Garden & Studio - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪NADC burger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Industry - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hopdoddy Burger Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Urban East Austin Escape

Welcome to our thoughtfully designed 220 sqft East Austin loft — a cozy, stylish space perfect for two, but able to sleep up to four comfortably. Tucked just 15 feet behind the main house (each with its own private entrance), this standalone unit gives you both privacy and unbeatable walkability in one of Austin’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

Please note: the loft is accessed via an outdoor staircase, and inside the unit there’s also a sleeping loft (yes — a loft within a loft!) that’s accessible by ladder. We like to clarify that in advance, since the double-loft setup can be a little confusing at first. Also, while you’ll have your own space, the front house may be occupied by other guests. That said, we enforce quiet hours between 9PM and 9AM to keep things peaceful for everyone.

Bed Configuration
We offer three memory foam beds that comfortably sleep up to 4 guests:

- Twin daybed (sleeps 1)
- Twin trundle (rolls out from under the daybed)
- Queen mattress in the loft (accessible by ladder)

The space is thoughtfully laid out with a compact kitchenette featuring quartz countertops, a portable induction cooktop, microwave, mini-fridge, and a Fellow Aiden automated pour-over machine — giving you barista-level coffee at the push of a button. A 50" swiveling 4K smart TV includes Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN for easy streaming from anywhere in the room.

The bathroom is stocked with Dove shampoo, conditioner, body wash, makeup-removal cloths, a hair dryer, and a steamer or iron to help keep your wardrobe fresh. You'll also find cards, games, and a QR code linking to our personalized local recs — no need to waste time scrolling through generic guides.

Location-wise, you're in the heart of East Austin — walkable to top spots like Franklin BBQ, Canje, Intero, Scoot Inn, White Horse, Hotel Vegas, and more. Whole Foods and Target are just blocks away, and the Saltillo Metro Station is nearby for easy access to Q2 Stadium. The Austin Convention Center is a quick 3-minute drive or a 15-minute walk.

While the loft is cooled with a dedicated air duct from our AC unit and extra fans, please note that the sleeping loft area can get warmer than the main floor — especially on Austin’s 90°+ summer days. We do everything we can to keep it comfortable, but heat does rise, so it’s something to consider if you’re sensitive to warmer sleeping conditions.

We’re a small, hands-on team (not a big management company), so you’ll have direct, responsive communication throughout your stay — whether you need a flexible check-in or a great last-minute taco spot.

Need more space? Ask about booking the main house or neighboring units — we can host up to 38 guests total.

No smoking or parties. Respect for the neighborhood is key — if we receive a complaint, we’ll issue one warning before applying a fee.
Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. The memory foam bed provides a full night's sleep and the bathroom offers hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Things to do

  • Games

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Smartphone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
Driving? This property offers free nearby parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Fully Equipped Downtown Loft
Prime Austin Location Downtown
Prime Austin Location Downtown Staycation Austin
Prime Austin Location Downtown Staycation Guesthouse
Prime Austin Location Downtown Staycation Guesthouse Austin

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this guesthouse?

This guesthouse is situated in East Cesar Chavez within a 10-minute walk of Sixth Street and Rainey Street. You'll also find Zilker Park and Lady Bird Lake within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Urban East Austin Escape?

Yes, there is an electric car charging station available.

Is this guesthouse adjacent to a casino?

No, this guesthouse is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this guesthouse?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Urban East Austin Escape?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a memory foam mattress and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Urban East Austin Escape?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does this guesthouse offer breakfast?

No, this guesthouse doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this guesthouse allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this guesthouse.

Are there connecting rooms at Urban East Austin Escape?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

Where is the closest airport to this guesthouse?

The closest major airport to this guesthouse is Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS), which is 11 mi away (17 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Urban East Austin Escape?

Yes, every accommodation at Urban East Austin Escape comes with a balcony.

Urban East Austin Escape Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

felix f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great fun neighborhood, close to downtown.

Fun experience, came for campus visit and had a good time. Fun location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and Convenient Location

This was a clean place to stay for a few nights. It is walking distance to many east Austin spots. Rainey street is not too far away. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Austin Getaway

Great location, within walking distance to plenty of bars, restaurants, and convenience stores. Property was well kept and clean. Edwin and Mindy were extremely responsive and accommodating to ours needs. Would love to get a larger group together to stay again in the main house!.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness
The property itself was clean, nice, and secure. It is small but cozy. They made use of all the space. The neighborhood was questionable, which made walking not an option. I thought we would be next to a target; as I saw in the pics, this was not so. Overall, it was a decent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mashia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall lovely.

The property is nestled connected to other rentals and our loft was behind the main house. Cutest shared courtyard and the location was great for all things East third. It is next to a scrap metal facility which caused some annoying sounds every morning between 7am and 8. The loft is up some stairs. The WiFi worked but was slow, furniture was a little beaten up & the ac worked okay at night but got a little hot during the day. For two friends it was great but any more than that it’s a little small. Things that were annoying but didn’t dampen our stay: battery for raising the main shade behind couch didn’t work causing a lack of light at times, no caffeinated coffee, the Roku Tv remote has this odd setting where when pressed once the cursor moves 2 places instead of one and this last one was just me not thinking but there isn’t an oven. There is a portable induction burner you can plug in but we purchased salmon bakes from HEB and returned to realize no oven, just non-convection microwave. Overall though we were very satisfied! Every morning we drank our coffee in the courtyard and loved life.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, great little loft

I came in town for a conference. This was walking distance to the convention center as well as walking distance to many of the nightlife activities in Austin. The loft has everything labeled so meticulously, they’ve literally thought of everything. While it advertises sleeping 4. I think 4 people would be kind of crowded. It’s right next to the iron mill so during the day, it can get loud and shaky. Going out at night and coming back, I felt safe as the doors have lots of automatic lighting. I’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dashu J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great location but sleeping arrangements do not suit 4 adults

This place is located very near to some amazing things but don’t be fooled if you want to actually sleep 4 adults. Two of the beds are a sofa and a flimsy trundle bed (which doesn’t really suit an adult larger than 150 lbs and we actually got charged for breaking…). The other bed (meant for two) is in a loft space with no space for anything else and that you need to climb a ladder to get up to. Aside from the sleeping arrangements the property is well maintained, has a nice communal outside space and close to a lot of cool things. Property manager is amazingly helpful and very communicative /involved. Overall had a good time but the charging for the bed (which definitely was not designed to be actually used) put a sour note on the experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Bryan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location. Cozy space. Small hiccups. Would stay ahain!

Im only giving 4 stars because I want to provide honest feedback. We did have a couple small hiccups, such as a dirty dish, dirty comforter and dirty shower curtain, but Edwin and Mindy were fabulous with a response. They responded so quickly, apologized and immediately rectified the situation. We had a new shower curtain, new blankets and a freshly cleaned space in less than an hour! Small issues like this happen, that’s life! It’s how the situation is handled that matters, and they were amazing. We also had a small issue with the power tripping a breaker, but again, they responded immediately and fixed the issue within the hour. I highly recommend staying with Edwin and Mindy. Couple notes on the space. It’s cozy, so I would not recommend more than 2 ppl stay at one time. We had three and it was very close quarters. The loft is a cool feature but it does get pretty warm up there. Edwin and Mindy supply a fan, which made it much more livable. In addition, the AC worked great! The loft is a little precarious to climb up/down from, especially if you have to use the restroom at night. There’s no good way to get up/down without disturbing others in the space at night; However, to reiterate, the loft is very comfortable. I slept well on the mattress and was cool with the fan and AC. Overall, I would recommend this booking to solo travelers or couples, and I would definitely stay here again if I were traveling alone or with my wife.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jada H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

I loved it. The property was cute and exactly what was listed!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021