Welcome to our Tiny House! Enjoy a little slice of privacy in the middle of vibrant East Austin. Walking distance to top restaurants (Kemuri & Juniper are only a block away) and bars (the original Lustre Pearl is down the street from us).
- Emphasis on cleanliness
- 1.5 miles to the convention center
- 3 blocks from the Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike trail
- Complimentary bikes
- EV charging for Tesla drivers
- 1 GB fiber Internet
Check-in time is 4pm or later.
The space
The Kanga Tiny House comfortably sleeps two people, sharing a queen bed. If you are traveling with an infant we can lend you a pac n play. (Please ask for this in your reservation request if you need it). Floor space is limited, so we may rearrange furniture to comfortably accommodate your group.
Check-in time is 4pm or later. Access is through a locked gate and keyless lock for which you'll be provided codes prior to approval, so late night check-ins are not a problem. Check-out time is 12pm.
The Kanga Tiny House is roughly 200 square feet, and features:
- 1GB fiber Internet (through mesh WiFi )
- A Roku TV with several free apps and a Netflix subscription.
We keep the place well stocked with all of the basics, as well as extra towels and blankets.
We are:
- 15 minutes (6.6 miles) from Austin Bergstrom International Airport,
- 5 minutes (1.5 miles) from the Austin Convention Center,
- Approx. $6 or $7 Uber/Lyft ride from downtown,
- 1.7 miles to Austin's famous Rainey Street bar and restaurant district. We recommend taking Uber/Lyft unless you feel like a 30 minute walk,
- 3 blocks away from the Lady Bird Lake trailhead on Pleasant Valley, for walking/biking/running (by Longhorn Dam).
If you enjoy exploring on foot, or alternative transit options like bikes and buses, this is a good spot for you. You'll be just one block away from Cesar Chavez St, a major thoroughfare that goes into downtown, where there's an eclectic mix of dining, drinking, retail, services, gas stations, and single family homes. We're only a few short blocks from the Lady Bird Lake trail and head over Longhorn Dam, which pops you out onto a hiking, biking, and running loop that is several miles long. The boardwalk over the lake provides great views of downtown.
There are plenty of things in walking distance, and we recommend looking at our Guidebook for more details. Our favorites for food & groceries:
- JuiceLand on E Cesar Chavez, a smoothie & juice spot, approx. 3 minutes away
- Tacos Guerrero on Cesar Chavez & Pleasant Valley, fantastic breakfast tacos for only $2 a piece
- La Barbecue on E Cesar Chavez (we recommend preordering, at least 5 days in advance, to save yourself a couple of hours in a long line for the best brisket in town).
- Kemuri Tatsu-Ya, 1.5 blocks away, fantastic Texas & Japanese fusion food
- Juniper, 1 block away, a small plates restaurant with great cocktails
- Blue Owl Brewing, a sour-mashed beer micro brewery, 1 block away
- Juniper, a classy Italian restaurant with great wine and outdoor seating, 1 block away
- HEB on E 7th, a grocery store, approx. 10 minutes away
- Hi Hat on E 6th, a gastropub, approx. 15 minutes away
- Counter Cafe on E 6th, a breakfast & lunch diner, approx. 15 minutes away
- Launderette on Holly St at St Martinez Jr St has one of the best burgers in town plus a tasty rotating dessert menu.
There are many more options for dining and services. If you prefer to drive to any of these you'll get there in less than 5 minutes.
We are avid travelers ourselves, and love staying with AirBnB hosts any chance we get. We want to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, and are completely open to frank feedback on how to improve your time in the Kanga Tiny House.
Guest access
The Kanga Tiny House has a kitchenette - which includes a stove top, microwave, full fridge (with freezer), sink, and all the basic utensils you'd need for a quick, simple meal. No one should start their day without caffeine - so you'll find a selection of tea, coffee, and a French press to get you powered up, along with some breakfast snacks.
There is a small dining/working table and two chairs.
If the weather is nice you can make use of the deck, where we provide two chairs. Bug spray and sun screen is available in the closet.
The bathroom is fully decked out with clean towels, some basic toiletries, lotion, and shampoo & body wash. If you need more towels we keep spares in the closet, along with a hair dryer, iron, and lint roller.
If you've forgotten something crucial you can either stroll up to the local grocery store (HEB on E 7th) or check in with us to see if we have a spare item for you. For longer stays we are happy to provide clean linens on a regular basis, or as needed.
For families traveling with children we have things we can lend our guests: pac n play (with sheets, blankets, pillows as desired), high chair, outlet covers, children's eating utensils, books, toys etc.
Other things to note
For security purposes, we do ask that all of our guests have a complete Airbnb profile before we accept booking requests. Basic contact information (phone number & email address) must be verified, and your Offline ID (e.g. driver's license) should be linked to your account.
We do also Airbnb a room in our main house, on the same property, so you may see other guests coming and going, although that is through a completely separate entry.
Our property is licensed with the City of Austin as a short term rental and the 9% city hotel tax is included in our listing price. Airbnb collects the state hotel tax on the behalf of hosts in the state of Texas.
