Spent the weekend in Austin with family at this wonderful home. The home was clean, in great shape, and everything was as described in the listing. The neighborhood where the home is located is quiet and provides a great place to explore Austin from. The Host was very communicative and accommodating during our stay. Additionally, he provided us with some breakfast food and water which was greatly appreciated. This is a great place to stay and when weâre back in Austin we will definitely stay here again.
We absolutely loved The Retreat! When we arrived we were greeted with birthday decorations and cupcakes from the host. The host is a really great guy, very personable, accommodating, and approachable. We felt very safe here and it was very homey. Added bonus with all the music themed decorations as we are a musical family. Also loved how welcoming he was to our dogs who donât get out much. Canât find a lot of true dog friendly places so that was great! Wish we got to stay longer and would absolutely stay again when in Austin!
Amazing place to stay in Austin. Very comfortable house with everything you could need. Beautifully landscaped and clean. Hot tub was a bonus. Great places to eat nearby. Very peaceful.
The house was very clean and well cared for. The hot tub in the yard was welcomed after running the Austin marathon. We met the owner briefly, he was very nice. He left breakfast food and water which was very kind. The property is gated in at night. Itâs about a 20 minute drive from downtown. Thereâs a cool coffeehouse in the neighborhood.
This property has beautiful landscaping, great artwork and a really accommodating host (Steve). He provided breakfast food for us, sent excellent directions for check in and made contact to ensure our comfort.
We had Our small dog, and the fencing provided great security and privacy. Really enjoyed the stay!
The relatives we came to visit were only a block away so this was the perfection location for us. We enjoyed the hot tub! The house had 3 bedrooms, 2 up, 1 down, is located in a very nice residential area, has a beautiful fenced yard, sweet sounding chimes in the tree. Everything was lovely. No complaints at all, although one observation is I haven't slept in a double bed in years. New pillows and a new mattress for the bedrooms would make this perfect! Thanks for a very nice stay in the perfection location for us.
We had an outstanding stay. Great music theme, all the amenities, Jacuzzi, and owner is a great guy. Perfect location for west Austin /hill country activities. We had a concert at One World Theater, minutes drive.
Great property! Attention to detail, truly a home away from home.
Everything went very well. Steve was a friendly and attentive host.
The house was perfect for the 4 of us. Property was well maintained and the hot tub was an added bonus!
This was the best experience! Three moms and our three adult daughters for our annual mother/daughter tripâŠ.our host was amazing and kind! The house itself was perfect for us. AndâŠwe got to hang out with Tessie Mae! â€ïž Highly recommend to anyone in the Austin area!!
The property is fenced and very well groomed and perfect for our dog. The kitchen is well equipped. Home very comfortable too. Quiet and safe neighborhood. I walked daily at Commons Ford, so beautiful! Steve is the perfect host!!
We had a wonderful stay at this property. We often travel with our dog and it is hard to find a nice yard with good fencing. This property had everything we needed. The home was in great condition and very nicely decorated. The check-in and check-out process was the easiest we have had with a short term rental. This is definitely a place we will tell our friends and family about. Steve was a great host!
This is a great property. Clean and well equipped. Close to some really neat restaurants and many other conveniences. Steve is a fabulous host who thinks of everything and makes sure we have everything required to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Booked the last 2 years and already booked again for next year. Great spot!
My family immensely enjoyed our stay at this property. We use VRBO a lot and this property is one of the best. We were in town for a wedding and needed space for our family of 4 and our dog. This house and host were perfect! The house is like a home away from home and the property is beautiful and spacious. Getting to know Steve and his sweet dog, Tessie Mae, were a bonus to our stay. Steve even took care of our dog while we were at the wedding!
Steve is not only a gracious host but offers a beautiful property and accommodation for his guests close to downtown Austin with a feel you are out in the country.
Everything is well maintained and extremely clean. Thank you for being understanding and putting up with all of the family puppies.
My daughter and I enjoyed our visit so much. Steve and Tessie May were so welcoming and made our stay so enjoyable. We live different directions and met up to unwind and catch up. Steve and Tessie Mayâs place is like staying at a mini resort. The large trees and beautiful landscaping make for a peaceful quite stay. Even in the hot weather it was nice under the trees. Well equipped Vrbo. Has everything you need.
My family and I stayed at Steve's house for almost a week and really enjoyed it. Everything was very clean and tidy, and the outdoor space is very well maintained. Our kids loved the hammocks and "swimming" in the hot tub. Steve is a very friendly and helpful host - we arrived to find juice and bagels in the fridge, and he also brought us a chilled watermelon during our stay. Tessie Mae frequently came over to visit, much to the delight of our kids. We had a very relaxing time, and would definitely stay again.
The Retreat was an absolutely amazing property. The house was secured with a gate, impeccably clean, beautifully decorated, incredibly comfortable, and very spacious. It was located in a peaceful and pleasant neighborhood.
During our stay, we resided in the main house with our two small dogs, and they thoroughly enjoyed the expansive backyard. The property also features two additional bedrooms and another bathroom upstairs, making it an ideal option for families with children or larger groups.
We were there for golf, and the house is inside 20 minutes from UT Golf Club, Falconhead GC in Lakeway and Omni Barton Creek.
I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to get away to Austin.
We are two couples who travel extensively following Formula 1. We usually stay downtown for the USGP but decided to try something different this year. Sure glad we did. Steve was a wonderful host and the accommodations were just as advertised.. Steve had suggestions for lots of nearby restaurants, which panned out and it was a short ride downtown if we preferred. Great property, great host, 5 stars.
I have been living in Austin for twelve years ever since I purchased my dream home here on Balboa. I play music in Austin along with teaching tennis. I love my home and took pride and care with every improvement I've made since living here. I started hosting guests here three years ago on a rival site and it has been such a positive experience I decided to broaden my exposure and get on Home Away. I have had so many great guests here and to share my home is a pleasure. I just ask that you please treat it as your own with respect while you stay here.
The hammock, two swings under the oaks, the hot tub, the deer passing by, the peacefulness, close to the city, shopping at Hill Country Galleria Mall, The gorgeous Hill Country nearby and moreâŠ.It is awesome hereâŠI love and you will love also! Oh I forgotâŠ.Austin!!
I know your going to want and explore all that Austin has to offer and my home is only twenty minutes from the night life of downtown and a stones throw from The Hill Country (actually we are on the fringes of The Hill Country technically) Lake Austin and Commons Ford Park (for hiking) are a mile or so away. Venture out to Zilker Park, Mount Bonnell, Wimberley, The Oasis, and Hamilton Pool. Old Fredericksburg is about an hour away if you want to do a day trip. There is so much to do in Austin the tricky part is picking! Got the munchies? Try out the local taste of Austin Pizza at The 263 walking distance just down the road. The Hill Country Galleria walking mall with all it's shops is located only five miles away. There you will find many restaurants, bars, a movie theater, Starbucks, retail stores, Whole Foods, Austin's favorite Maudie's and our own great supermarket HEB. Rosie's is just down the road from the mall on Highways 71 for a taste of old Tex Mex.