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1/1 cozy private Zilker cottage!Wonderful area,walk to park and Barton Springs

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A kitchen with a green door, a dining table with a bowl and wine glass, and wooden cabinets.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.
A kitchen with a dining area, wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a window.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a covered umbrella.
A spacious kitchen with a green door, wooden flooring, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, 04 Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Broken Spoke
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Zilker Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

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Located in Zilker within 2 miles (3 km) of Zilker Park, this vacation home is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as Sixth Street. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • 04 Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Broken Spoke - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Zilker Park - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • South Austin Museum of Popular Culture - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Saxon Pub - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 10 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 15 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Matt's El Rancho - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kerbey Lane Cafe - ‬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.

1/1 cozy private Zilker cottage!Wonderful area,walk to park and Barton Springs

All our homes are fully licensed by the city of Austin. License number OL 2013 000595
Ask for details of our other properties especially the 3/2 next door to this comfortable home if you have a larger group. This adorable fully remodeled cozy cottage is on a full sized quiet residential lot with a large fenced back yard. A small elevated wood deck with table seating for four and gas BBQ grill are at the rear of the house of the back door. Inside the house you will find a full kitchen equipped with new appliances and stocked with dishware,
cutlery, pots and pans and virtually everything you may need to cook with for either a weekend stay or a month long visit. You just need to buy the groceries while we will provide an assortment of herbs, spices, coffee and teas for your pleasure. The living room has a comfy leather sectional sofa with cable HDTV and high speed internet. The large bedroom has a queen sized bed with a Serta mattress, high thread count linens and comfy pillows, ample closet space and built in drawers with a small desk area with a plug for your computer. Extra blankets and bedding are there if needed. Plum Cottage has lots of windows and feels bright and cheerful while tastefully decorated. Bamboo floors throughout. Washer & Dryer are on premises. You will need your own washing soap.
There is ample parking both at the curb and off the street with plenty of room should you have an RV. Please note if you are bringing a pet, we require a pet fee to be paid at time of booking, For stays of longer than a few days or for multiple pets please ask us about our fees.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: outside on deck

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 650 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside on deck

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

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, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Zilker within a short 13-minute walk of Broken Spoke. You'll also find Sixth Street and Zilker Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at 1/1 cozy private Zilker cottage!Wonderful area,walk to park and Barton Springs?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to 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.

Is 1/1 cozy private Zilker cottage!Wonderful area,walk to park and Barton Springs a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a garden.

Does 1/1 cozy private Zilker cottage!Wonderful area,walk to park and Barton Springs have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does 1/1 cozy private Zilker cottage!Wonderful area,walk to park and Barton Springs have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS), which is 11.1 mi away (14 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at 1/1 cozy private Zilker cottage!Wonderful area,walk to park and Barton Springs?

Yes, every house at 1/1 cozy private Zilker cottage!Wonderful area,walk to park and Barton Springs comes with a patio.

1/1 cozy private Zilker cottage!Wonderful area,walk to park and Barton Springs Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 150 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house filled with everything you need for a stay, incredible location very well kept will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanner C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little place in a great location! Very clean and organized!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rod C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for my Wife and I and our Shiz tsu who loved the fenced backyard. There really was everything there that we needed and the location was convenient for all the things we wanted to do. We would recommend this cottage to any of our friends and would gladly stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

carol t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was super helpful and nice the place was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home and hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

anita s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and well stocked with what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maegan P.

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

Amazing stay!!

Loved this stay, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I spent 5 weeks at Plum cottage and found it had everything I needed. The kitchen was well stocked for home cooking. Restaurants were close by, I loved the location, neighborhood felt very safe. I had 2 dogs with me and the fenced in yard was great. The house had great flow and did not feel small. The owners were very responsive. I would recommend this place to others and definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 33 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen D.

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

Wonderful place!

Enjoyed our stay! Location was great and everything we required was provided. Owner was very helpful when needed! Great place to stay if visiting Austin!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

C&D S.

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

Austin getaway

Well equipped, comfortable and v good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

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

Good location

Overall stay was great. Has everything you would need if you wanted to prepare meals. Good stay and would stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill Q.

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

Zilker cottage

This place has everything you need and all details are taken care of short Uber ride to downtown but very walking distance to a lot of great restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erica G.

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

Cute House in Great Location

Very clean house just as pictured! Our flight showed up early and the hosts were very accommodating and let us check in early. The location of the house is easy to get around to any area of Austin!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim and Mary L.

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

Plum Cottage

Delightful stay at Plum Cottage. Perfect location for a family visit. Convenient, quiet neighborhood. Excellent attention by hosts, Carole and Kerry. Thanks!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miriam F.

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

Quick weekend in ATX

We absolutely loved our stay! Adorable neighborhood near everything we love about Austin. We found this neighborhood to be quiet, private, peaceful. The home was beautifully decorated and quite cozy. We look forward to staying again! Our hosts were incredibly communicative and helpful! Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lana M.

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

Everything you need in a great neighborhood

Charming neighborhood close to great restaurants. The house had everything I needed. I just stayed for one night, but the house is set up for you to stay longer. Ample kitchen amenities included. The yard is a good size as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

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

Super hosts

We have stayed at more than a dozen VRBOs. Carol and her husband were the best hosts we’ve had. They responded to texts quickly and were very caring.
Stayed 49 nights in Feb 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Perfect Home Away from Home

My husband and I were in Austin for a few days mid-week and wanted someplace near all of our favorite spots, but not a hotel. We found Plum Cottage on VRBO and couldn't have been more pleased with our stay. The owners were extremely responsive & helpful and the accommodations were wonderful - clean, spacious, just right for two. Another benefit was being able to bring our dog. Wonderful all around - we will definitely be back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

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

Perfect home away from home!

What a wonderful stay at a wonderful property! The hosts are so responsive, and have provided everything I wanted/needed for my long term stay. The cottage is cozy and well laid out, in a great neighborhood, and close to downtown. My dog loved the backyard, and Carole and Kerry made us both feel welcome. Will be back!! Thanks so much!
Stayed 62 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

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

Great location for experiencing all Austin has to offer

Austin is one of our favorite cities. We lived there in the 80s & again when I worked for Dell recently. While we’ve moved away we still love spending time here. We celebrated my October Birthday at the Plum Cottage. It was quiet & cozy & perfect location for getting around to all the Austin hot spots. Thanks Carole & Kerry!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

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

South Lamar cottage

"Cottage" is an apt descriptor for this neat little place, which is a fine example of well organized tiny house. The location really is a plus and it is amazing how quiet it was, given that it is actually very close to the busy South Lamar roadway. The photos accurately depict what is and is not there, but if you are having guests during your stay it might be important to recognize that there is no table for more than 2 people. If cooking is your thing, we felt this was the best outfitted kitchen of the many places we have previously rented. The hosts' attention to detail is very obvious.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monica P.

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

Charming Cottage

My husband was attending a conference in downtown Austin and the Plum Cottage was a perfect location. It was 15 min to downtown convention center, walking distance to little Zilker park and a short drive to Barton Springs and the Colorado River. We enjoyed stand up paddling several days and a Shakespeare play at the outdoor theater in Barton Springs park. Our fur babies were safe in the backyard for playtime and loved the space inside for relaxing. We had a blast. We will definitely be back and highly recommended the Plum Cottage and any of the other properties Kerry & Carole make available. They are amazing at maintaining this property and we have no doubt they do the same for the other rentals they manage. Can’t say enough about what excellent service and property was provided to us. Very clean, cozy and met all our needs.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

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

Amazing

If I could give this place a 10 star rating I would! The owners, Carole and Kerry have thought of everything you would ever need! Their communication is above and beyond. We, my husband and myself, had never been to Austin before. Carole sent loads of information about what to do and where to eat. They checked in with us after our arrival to make sure we had everything we needed. The location of the house is so close to the downtown area. It only took minutes to get to major sites and activities. The house itself is very well maintained. I love that they had a binder filled with information about activities, sights and any type of restaurant you would be interested in. It also contained contact numbers if you needed them. They made themselves very available if needed. The kitchen is very well stocked with cooking gear and even condiments that you would need if you decide to cook and eat in. There is a washer and dryer and laundry soap available. We loved everything about this VRBO and would highly highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great little cottage in South Austin!

My husband and I spent a week at Plum Cottage, and had a great time! The cottage was spotless on arrival, and was very well appointed. The neighborhood is very quiet, you'd hardly know you were just a couple blocks off South Lamar. My husband and I went for a couple of runs while we were there just around the neighborhood and it was a quick 5-minute drive down to Lady Bird Lake to run there, as well. Unfortunately, it rained pretty much the entire week. This isn't a problem related to the cottage, but as we were expecting to spend quite a bit more time in the great outdoors, it did get a little cramped inside for the two of us and our dog. We weren't able to spend any time in the backyard or on the back patio, which was unfortunate. Our only recommendations would be for the owners to pick up a couple extra (larger) cutting boards as there was only one and it was pretty small, and also a set of steak knives. Other than that, the kitchen was very well-stocked...had everything we needed. The coffee pot worked great and they had a variety of teas (and an electric kettle!) and regular coffee (pick up decaf if you're a decaf drinker!). Plum Cottage is ridiculously convenient to just about everything...Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Target, Central Market, Shake Shack (park in the Alamo Drafthouse garage), and all the fun of SoCo and the food trucks on South First. We'd planned on hitting Zilker Park and maybe the Barton Springs Pool (both also crazy close to the house), but I guess those attractions will have to wait until our next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gaye S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was good. Cute little cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026

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