Cool mid-century home, 10 minutes from downtown

Room in Austin, Texas

  1. 1 queen bed
  2. Shared bathroom
Stay with Carol
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

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Stay in our mid-century home with us. It is near UT and outdoor trails and parks. A peaceful, tree-covered lot just 9 minutes from downtown.

Plenty of parking on street.
Comfy bed and room darkening shades. Smoking allowed in front.
Coffee, teas, juice & milk. Light breakfast items provided. No cooking privileges-sorry, but it’s too small for all of us.

Keyless entry. Late check in is fine.

Downtown by car in 8-15 min.; 20 by bus @ $1.25, the stop is 2 blocks.

The space
The garden features yard art, treasured rock collections, and 2 tables with chairs. A few peacocks roam the neighborhood .

Our home is casual and comfortable and we are happy to share it with you. Lots of pillows in your room and comfy couches in the common area. Use our home as a place to rest up after exploring Austin’s great food scene or outdoor activities.

Guest access
During nice weather the table out front has a pleasant seating area with large trees shading it all day. We share the living and dining areas.

We have a great coffee bar! Ninja coffee maker AND a tea kettle with a variety of tea and coffee, along with water and juice in the fridge.

During your stay
Our office and bedroom are in the back of the home and we welcome conversation. Happy to share tips for travel or site-seeing. Just let us know what you want to see or do and how much time you have. We can help plan your stay or not!

Other things to note
Maps and brochures for exploring local artisans and entrepreneurs are in the room. Want a day trip? See the Highland Lakes, Enchanted Rock, peach picking in the hill country, tubing down the rivers or drive to the historic Alamo in San Antonio. All this and more, less than 2 hours from here.

For exploring Austin, Capital Metro Bus service picks up two blocks from our home. $1.25 gets a one-way ticket downtown, University of Texas campus or visiting South Congress.

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Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Lock on bedroom door
Garden view
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 556 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

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Where you’ll be

Austin, Texas, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Rent a bike or scooter. Drive your own car. Take Uber/Lyft or bus. Inexpensive trip to all Austin has to offer! Online maps show all the dedicated bike lanes and trails around us. We are next door to the 750 acre former site of the Austin international airport-now called Mueller. A local farmer's market happens every Sunday morning The parkland is beautiful and there are plenty of places to eat and drink including a BD Riley Pub, Alamo Drafthouse, Halcyon Coffee and Spirits, Colleens, Lick Ice Cream, and many more. My fav coffee trailer is there-Streamway. Say hey to Collin or Dave.

Head over to Le Madeline for a chocolate croissant or Torchy's Tacos for breakfast lunch or dinner. Yes we love our tacos that much. Tyson’s Tacos has a funky Austin vibe and is just down Airport Blvd. From sushi to sandwiches, sake to sumatra coffee, Mueller and this end of Airport Blvd have it all!

Meet your host

Superhost
556 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
Born in the 50s
My work: The Medicare Maven LLC
Fun fact: I grew tomatoes commercially
For guests, I always: leave the lights on for you
What makes my home unique: near middle of city w/150+ yr-old trees
Darrell and I live in a cool, funky, 1950's neighborhood in East Austin, just a 10 minute drive from downtown.Food is our passion, especially BBQ. Austin is known for its dining establishments, from the taco trailers to the trendy, intimate places just minutes from the house. We guide you on the COVID-19 open/closes. Coffee is a staple in our household so as our guest you could enjoy your choice of cold-brew coffee over ice or a simple brew from our Ninja coffee machine The beans are roasted by any number of local roasters right here in Austin. Our second passion is live music. Before the pandemic of 2020, on any night you could have found us searching for a new band we read about in the Austin Chronicle . The live music scene rocked seven nights a week in Austin. We especially love the Saxon Pub and the Elephant Room. We hope and pray that this will return post COVID-19 During our own road trips it's not so much about the destination as the journey and what we can do and see along the way. Life is meant to be enjoyed with food and friends and we hope you will join us in the adventure.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm