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An outdoor venue with a stage, tables, and chairs, surrounded by plants and a wooden fence.
A neatly made bed with white linens and towels, a white door, and a window with a view of a fence.
Property grounds
A swimming pool with people around it, a lifeguard tower, and a grassy area with umbrellas.
A living room with a white sofa, two patterned pillows, a wooden coffee table with a remote control, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61293 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, South Congress Avenue
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Edward's University
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Lady Bird Lake
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Austin

Located in South Congress within a short walk of South Congress Avenue, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Lady Bird Lake. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • South Congress Avenue - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • St. Edward's University - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lady Bird Lake - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Rainey Street - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • South First Street - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Plaza Saltillo Station - 11 min drive
  • Austin Station - 14 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 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.

Pet And Family Friendly, Centrally Located With Lots Of Space

Minutes to South Congress, downtown, Whip In, HEB, Big Stacy Pool, shopping, live music, & all things SXSW and Austin City Limits (ACL). Easy access to Route 35 to drive to New Braunfels for floating the river, Gruene for shopping and dancing, and San Antonio. Easy access to 290/71 for trips to historic Wimberley and Fredericksburg. The house is truly in the heart of everything Austin and Central Texas has to offer.

You’ll rent our residence and have the entire house with a dog door to the large backyard (no worries about returning to let your dog out) in an historic neighborhood with tons of character. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Master bedroom and both bathrooms are newly renovated. Free WiFi and cable with HBO, Showtime, Starz, etc. Outdoor fire pit, outdoor TV, a tree house, and numerous shade trees. Perfect for couples, business travelers, families (with kids), and furry friends (pets).

The home was built in 1925 and has a lot of individuality. Recent renovations have updated and modernized much of the house. However, the original floors, doors, and windows still remain and look incredible. Guests have access to the entire house and yard as well as the outdoor fire pit, a swing set, and a treehouse any kid would love.

Travis Heights is one of the most coveted neighborhoods in Austin. As the city continues to expand both upward and outward, Travis Heights remains a beautiful pocket of unique single family homes, rolling hills, shade trees, and unquestioned personality. Lying within the heart of "weird" Austin, you have easy access to everything the city has to offer.

There is free on-site, covered parking for two cars. 7 minute walk to Metro Bus Route 331 stop.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a fenced private yard.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Car not required
  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking in the house.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Composting
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,293 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 welcomes pets
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: All pets are welcome. Includes dog door.

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Perfect for children. Treehouse and swings.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the house.

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

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 smoke detector and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in South Congress within a short 14-minute walk of South Congress Avenue. You'll also find Sixth Street and Zilker Park 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?

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

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS), which is 8.9 mi away (11 minutes by car).

Pet And Family Friendly, Centrally Located With Lots Of Space Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 91 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Ilana J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and easy check-in/check-out process. The property is older, so there were some cleanliness factors/updates that are needed. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kye l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy communication with host. House is older but in great shape within close access to all the downtown Austin spots you want to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I'm a South Austinite born and raised, and stayed here while visiting for spring break. It was perfect for my family. The kids and their cousins were happy, entertained, and safe in the huge family friendly yard. The house was big, clean, nice, and centrally located, and the hosts were friendly and responsive. I highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

Great location

My husband and I really enjoyed staying at Algarita. It was conveniently located and the backyard was perfect for our pets.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very unique property

Was a great place to stay that allows dogs. In great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

caroline c.

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

Perfect for friends and pets

Perfect get away with old friends and big dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jane w.

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

Family Gathering

Great beds! Quiet neighborhood in a central location. Very comfortable "home away from home"!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristina C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kristina

House was nice and comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rondal U.

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

Beautiful Home!

Amazing home perfectly located minutes from downtown. Backyard tree house was perfect for my little ones. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Travis Heights

Our stay was very nice. This is an older home nestled between two new two story homes. They provided coffee for their guests
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

Lovely house!

This is such a lovely house. It's huge, with a huge backyard, and well-stocked with everything you'd need. I don't know why it's gotten bad reviews. We did not have any complaints or issues. Everything was as described. The beds and furniture were super comfortable, and we loved how the house was decorated. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Melissa K.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Lots of potential but fell short of expectations

Great backyard for kids and dogs and location was fantastic. But that’s the only positive. Holly was great but at the end of the day… Reports of serious uncleanliness and rodents are real.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Perfect Home

I traveled home to see family for my Grandma's 90th and this house sold me with the backyard! The house is a cute house with lots of character! The beds were comfortable, the master bathroom shower was so nice, the backyard was our most used spot, and everything was super accessible! We couldn't have been happier with this house! I haven't been able to communicate with the property manager since booking, but thats not on him, that's on the Vrbo & Google connection.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jen F.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Okay area of town, very central to everything we wanted to see. Online photos are in NO WAY reprens

Okay area of town, very central to everything we wanted to see. Online photos are in NO WAY representative of the home. Mice droppings in kitchen, mold in shower, scum, main shower didn’t turn on as the shower head hung out of place. Carpet nails and scraps hanging from ceiling. So disappointed in general unkept peppery. Couldn’t use backyard as the wood chairs, table were splintered and old , playground falling apart, metal and wood piles in backyard. Ants in bathroom and dishes sticky, cabinets and drawers shoved so full of personal belongings we had no room for our things.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Deva N.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Eclectic space but dangerously unclean

Difficult to rate this place as anything above 1 star sadly. We had high hopes upon booking as the space is very eclectic, however there are not enough window coverings and multiple elements of the home that are not to code, such as half-steps built within the house and ceiling fans that are too low for you to raise your arms in the bedrooms safely. This alone though does not account for the majority of our issues. We were forced to leave early due to a horrifying discovery of an enormous rat that had been running around on the countertops, pulling food off the counters and moving freely throughout the kitchen and under the appliances. Even upon alerting the host to the issue and providing not only pictures but video of the rat in plain sight during the middle of the day, they did not want to issue a full refund for our stay. Renters beware!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

eliza Q.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Rented for daughters graduation weekend. If you rent, Deal with Holly!!

I rented based on reviews, and didn’t see April review until check in. the house was what we wanted for graduation weekend. DEAL WITH HOLLY-she’s nice! TODD LIVES HERE FULL TIME and seems to think everyone knows that ATX DOESNT GIVE PERMITS FOR STRs unless occupied by the owner…not true. There’s no owners closet so literally ALL OF TODDS STUFF IS EVERYWHERE! The closets have his clothes, drawers, bathrooms have toiletries that are his. The house was dirty but Holly came and cleaned it. We stayed bc it was graduation weekend in ATX and we had planned all around the house for entertaining family. Which we did do after Holly came and cleaned. The furniture is worn and outdated and needs to be replaced. The photos are old so don’t expect it to look this way-more of a fraternity house feel. We did got some money back bc I didn’t think it was fair to ask for all of it since we actually did stay there. I tried calling Vrbo twice and got dropped; I did take photos and went room by room w Holly of the dog hair on the furniture, the worn out furnishing, the dirt and crumbs in the utensil drawer, how weird it was to have someone who lived in a Vrbo just vacate when rented and all their personal belongings in the house-usually they are spotless and not lived in. I feel like everyone should know this and TODD did not agree this MAJOR detail should be on the site…I strongly disagree! Lots of potential…needs lots of work…great neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vu N.

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

Friendly Host and Comfortable Pad

This is a comfortable and quiet place to stay just 5 minutes from SoCo. We appreciated being able to take a road trip with our dogs. Our host was friendly and responsive. If you’re not looking for an upscale high maintenance experience, you will enjoy Todd and his property. We would do this again with our dogs!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammara R.

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

Really GREAT Place to Stay

Loved the location. So close to Downtown/South Congress/UT Campus/Restaurants, etc. Mattresses, pillows and couches were very comfy. Cute quaint house and neighborhood. There were only 5 of us (adults) but the house can comfortably handle a lot more people. Back yard was amazing; this would be a great place to visit in the winter for enjoying the back yard and fire pit. It was quite hot (107 degrees) during our stay so we did not get to enjoy the back yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ana H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location, comfortable house

We enjoyed our stay. House was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

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

Fantastic getaway

We love this property in Austin. The owners are responsive and extremely helpful. We had an amazing time. We especially love the backyard and the fire pit. Excellent location and amenities!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karla G.

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

Great location

Our stay was lovely. The home is spacious and comes with everything you need for a comfortable stay. We chose this place for two main reasons: it’s proximity to the city and the playground/tree house. Being so close to downtown Austin was awesome and so many good local places to eat just minutes away. You could walk, ride bike, or scooter to most places but since we were traveling with kids we drove to wherever we needed. Biggest downside of our stay was that we did not get to use the playground/tree house as planned. On the day we arrived (at least an hour after check-in time) there was a gentle man power washing everything out back. We had planned to arrive and let our kids play but the wasn’t possible, the guy said he still had a while to clean and everything was very muddy. We tried to kill some time relaxing inside and hanging out on front patio but after a long drive. By the time he was done we had to get ready to leave for our dinner plans. My son was able to play late in the evening, some lighting out there but a little too dark for him play alone and it was till muddy from all the water sprayed for washing. That being said the play equipment and tree house are very fun and well kept/safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casie D.

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

Great property!

We enjoyed the house, especially being able to hang and visit in the back yard around the fire
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

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

Great location

Amazing location, comfy beds and very responsive owner. Thanks so much for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

Rustic feel in the city

Excellent location! Had a rustic / camping vibe to it. The backyard was huge and we enjoyed the fire pit. Even roasted some s'mores. Pet friendly. Peaceful area. Overall, was a great fit for our family of 4 traveling with family dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander F.

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

Weekend reunion in Austin

House was great. We came to Austin to reunite with some old friends and our new families. The location was great, close Congress and the city, easy to find and access. The backyard was perfect for hanging out, and for our dogs to run around and play. Everyone really enjoyed chatting around the fire pit. Beds were comfy and house was cozy. House also came with a great collection of movies abs Xbox games! TV in the backyard was a nice touch as well! We would definitely stay here again. Thank you to our host Mr. Todd Wilson, we really enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021