The Hideout Urban Ranch Retreat of South Austin

Entire home in Austin, Texas

  1. 10 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 1.5 baths
Hosted by Lars
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 5% of homes

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In South Austin, close to it all

Tucked away on acreage in South Austin, with restaurants and grocery stores a short drive away

A kitchen stocked for real cooking

A fully equipped kitchen with a gas stove, high-end cookware, and herbs and spices ready to use

A peaceful retreat guests return to

Guests describe it as peaceful and spacious, and many return year after year
Welcome to our Oasis! Gorgeous grounds with dozens of mature oaks and sprawling yards. Take in the valley sunsets, wildflowers, birds, deer, & foxes, all right in the middle of hip South Austin. Fully-equipped kitchen with high-end cookware for all your cooking needs.

Ideal for family & friends to create core memories! The remodeled 1940’s farmhouse is a perfect place to relax and recharge w/ tons of space and amenities, easy to get a rideshare or delivery!

Age 25+ (kids welcome with over 24)

The space
This listing is for the main unit (3-1.5)
Attached modern studio apartment also available for rental! Laundry room is a shared facility that separates the units. Please check out my other listings or send me a message!

COMPLEMENTARY HOTEL AMENITIES - eco-friendly shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, toothbrush/paste, shower cap, shave kit, combs, hairdryer, sewing kit, lip balm, and more.

Keurig with an array of coffee and tea k-cups & compostable to-go cups provided. Regular coffee maker, fresh beans, and grinder also provided! Teflon-free cookware, excellent knife set, dishes, glasses, ninja blender; microwave; bar set; wine, scotch, and cocktail glasses; herbs & spices

55" smart TV in living room. Satellite TV, HBO Now, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Netflix, et al

Big, fully-equipped kitchen with high-end cookware for all your cooking needs. Great place for family dinners!

Ceiling fans, recessed lighting, and luggage racks in all rooms.

Washer/dryer in large dedicated laundry room. Shared with adjoining unit.

Charcoal grill in yard

Curbside trash/recycling/compost Monday AM

*There is a mother-in-law suite attached to the back of the house that we also rent out, so you may see other guests or attendants on the property. The laundry room is between the main house and this unit, and is a shared space. Please view our other listings if you are interested in booking out this suite; we can provide a key to open the suite into the rest of the house if you book both!*

While we have a strict 3-night minimum for weekend stays, we are sometimes able to accommodate single or two-night stays on weekdays - just ask!

*Lanscaping note: This is not just an urban oasis for us humans, but also something of a refuge for the wildlife as the ever-growing city encroaches on us. This means that at times, we allow the fields to go wild to allow wildflowers to grow and to provide food and habitat for all the animals and insects. You are likely to see cardinals, finches, hawks, deer, foxes, butterflies, moths, bees, and more! During these periods, the property can look less maintained than many are used to. That being said, we do keep the yards in the immediate vicinity of the house and various footpaths well-maintained so our guests may enjoy the outdoors. In this way we strive to peacefully coexist with the nature that surrounds us and provide our guests with a unique experience and a new perspective on our relationship with the earth. We hope you enjoy this experience!*

Guest access
You are welcome to walk around and enjoy the property, but please do not go through any gates or fences or enter any structures other than your rental! Feel free to walk around and enjoy the beautiful nature, just be aware that you are on a ranch, and there is wildlife! Do not stray far from the house at night as you could startle a deer or fox or skunk! Also, there are beehives at the back of the property. They are highly visible; the bees are very nonaggressive but it’s best to give them space.


There is a mother-in-law suite attached to the back of the house that we also rent out, so you may see other guests on the property. Please visit my profile to view our other listings if you are interested in booking this suite; we can provide a key to open the suite into the rest of the house if you book both!

Other things to note
Noon checkout time is the latest possible time our guests may depart without incurring a fee. Please note that failure to depart on time will result in additional charges. Please respect the cleaning team and fellow guests by communicating departure time and leaving the house in good condition!

No parties without manager approval and booking the ENTIRE house (attached suite- listing can be found on Lars’ profile page, or just send a message and we can send a link)

Booking Ages 25+. Please do not book instantly if you are under 25. Reach out and we may be able to make an exception. Children and teens are welcome with relatives over 25.

Laundry room is shared with the separate suite unit.

NO GLITTER/CONFETTI! Sorry, but it's a nightmare to clean! You will incur a $25 cleaning fee if we find any indoors. PAPER confetti is allowed OUTDOORS ONLY and must be cleaned up.

No pets on furniture, and please clean up after your pet. We provide poop bags and other cleaning supplies. Please alert us to any damage done by pets asap so we can address it before our next guest!

There is a possibility of noise in the neighborhood - occasionally neighbors have parties with loud music or there are bands rehearsing in the area. Most are respectful of local sound ordinances and quiet hours and the house is not close to neighbors.

This is a property on some acreage, so you will see wildlife and insects/arachnids around. While we do employ regular pest control services, there is a chance that bugs will occasionally make it into the unit, especially when it is very dry/hot or rainy.

Registration Details
OL 2025 071649

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Valley view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free driveway parking on premises – 4 spaces

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Rated 4.93 out of 5 from 227 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Austin, Texas, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Great authentic Mexican food/markets/panaderias and Tex-Mex right down the road; bars, breweries and live music only a short drive away, food trailer eatery the Thicket right around the corner, and grocery stores (Sprouts, H-E-B) 3-5 minute drive; Lots of coffee shops and cafes only a short drive away; Many fast food restaurants; Several big beautiful parks nearby; short drive to South Park Meadows shopping center.

Meet your host

Superhost
558 reviews
4.97 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
My work: Designer, Musician
Hosting is an art to me - I enjoy creating a beautiful retreat for travelers to feel comfortable, inspired, safe, and taken care of! I'm a designer/artist/musician and property manager. I love architecture, music, photography, digital design, science, language, and craftsmanship. I enjoy working outdoors, distance running, yoga, martial arts, good food, and meaningful conversation punctuated with plenty of humor.

Lars is a Superhost

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Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 12:00 PM
10 guests maximum
Safety & property
May encounter potentially dangerous animal
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm