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5 minutes to Everything Austin--easy walk to Downtown or to swim Barton Springs

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 336 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Zilker Park
    9 min walk
  • Austin City Limits
    14 min walk
  • Palmer Events Center
    15 min walk
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    22 min drive

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About the area

Austin

At this apartment you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Zilker Park and Lady Bird Lake. .Apartment features a balcony or patio, a living room and a TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge and a microwave. A coffee/tea maker, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site water park. Other amenities include a garden and barbecues.

What's nearby

  • Zilker Park - 9 min walk
  • Austin City Limits - 14 min walk
  • Barton Springs Pool - 15 min walk
  • Sixth Street - 4 min drive
  • Austin Convention Center - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 8 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 12 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chuy's Tex-Mex - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪P. Terry's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Barton Springs Saloon - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Casa de Luz - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

5 minutes to Everything Austin--easy walk to Downtown or to swim Barton Springs

This comfy, new, modern studio-apartment is perched on Cliff Drive (a cliff) 2 minutes walk above the entrance to Zilker Park, the site of Austin City Limits Live Music Fest... and Restaurant Row with Austin's signature Tex-Mex restaurant, Chuy's, serving huge, inexpensive deluxe platters and their sister eatery, The Shady Grove, or Juliet's Italian Ristorante and across the street is Juiceland & the Kava Bar with one of two trailer-food parks, all a stone's throw away on Restaurant Row, a short walk down a wooded hill. A guest once said, "You're 5 minutes from 'everything Austin'..." and its literally true. You can be Downtown in your seat at the Paramount theatre in 10 minutes or walk to Whole Foods World Hdqtrs, founded here, just a short walk, over Town Lake across a beautiful foot bridge on South Lamar. Conveniently walk to all SXSW venues... The Convention Center is 1.5 miles; the Long Center and Auditorium Shores are a half mile away; and, ACL Live in Zilker Park is our immediate neighbor, less than a five (5) minute walk inside thru the venue's city-side entrance.

Wake up on The Cliff above the famed Barton Springs pool with a pot of French-press gourmet coffee, you can walk for a swim or an adventure on Town Lake, walk/ jog the Green Belt just a minute from your door. Canoes and Kayaks for rent just minutes down the hill from your door. Choose from many eateries, coffee shops, or the wonderful Daily Juice bar, all minutes walk through a safe, quiet pocket neighborhood; or, you can make your own at the Bamboo Room Studio. There is a private outdoor patio to the side. The apartment is set up for two and can accommodate a 3rd, in the extra bed in the loft up a half-spiral stair.

The walk to Barton Springs has an option to go through the woods beside the Umlauf Sculpture Garden, down a rocky trail, which is literally a "woods path" directly into the spring-fed pools around which Native Americans settled for millennia--now the soul of Austin--to bathe in the healing, mineral-spring fed water bubbling up into an enormous pool and waterfall, the reason populations settled here and drew the first Austin settlement that became the heart of Texas--put a towel around your neck and walk down thru' the woods for the experience.

The Saxon Pub is our neighbor --a legendary music scene that still has our best players appearing on weeknights for a $5 entry, it's a 10 minute walk from our door-- and you pass the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South on the way, where film directors and actors congregate when in town, serving awesome food and drinks during the movies on perfect screens in intimate stadium seating. South Austin 78704 is our 'hood and this Zip Code is the inspiration for "Keep Austin Weird" due to the proliferation artists and musicians living here on the south shore of the downtown... many many of the very best restaurants and small music venues are immediately available for walking--South Austin is the spirit & heart of the true, laid-back Austin lifestyle that has made our little city famous.

Property manager

Herb Gideon

Languages

Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 385 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 10

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadlock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

5 Mins Everything Walk Swim Barton Springs 15 Downtown Apartment
5 Mins Everything Austin Walk Swim Barton Springs or 15 Downtown
5 Mins Everything Walk Swim Barton Springs 15 Downtown
5 Mins Everything Walk Swim Barton Springs 15 Downtown Apartment
5 Mins Everything Austin Walk Swim Barton Springs or 15 Downtown
5 Mins Everything Walk Swim Barton Springs 15 Downtown Apartment
5 Mins Everything Austin Walk Swim Barton Springs or 15 Downtown
5 Mins Everything Walk Swim Barton Springs 15 Downtown

Frequently asked questions

Does 5 minutes to Everything Austin--easy walk to Downtown or to swim Barton Springs have a pool?

5 minutes to Everything Austin--easy walk to Downtown or to swim Barton Springs has a pool.

Does 5 minutes to Everything Austin--easy walk to Downtown or to swim Barton Springs have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 5 minutes to Everything Austin--easy walk to Downtown or to swim Barton Springs?

No, 5 minutes to Everything Austin--easy walk to Downtown or to swim Barton Springs does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at 5 minutes to Everything Austin--easy walk to Downtown or to swim Barton Springs?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at 5 minutes to Everything Austin--easy walk to Downtown or to swim Barton Springs?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at 5 minutes to Everything Austin--easy walk to Downtown or to swim Barton Springs?

There isn't one on site, but Butler Pitch and Putt Golf Course is a short 13-minute walk away.

5 minutes to Everything Austin--easy walk to Downtown or to swim Barton Springs Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place! Very private/ quiet and close to everything.
Gracious, welcoming hosts. Everything was supplied in abundance. Seemed like a very safe neighbourhood. Very close to excellent food, wonderful parks, and other city amenities. Also just a hop, skip, and a jump away from downtown Austin with all its culture and nightlife at your fingertips.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deana G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely accommodations and location
A quaint “backyard studio apartment” in a beautiful quiet neighborhood. The perfect location to explore Barton Springs and the Austin area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana M., Jersey Shore

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay in an awesome city
The location of the Bamboo room is perfect—the Barton Springs pool was absolutely a highlight of the trip. I recommend renting bikes, biking to the neighborhood you want to explore, and then set out on foot. The hosts had great recommendations for restaurants and clubs. Overall, the trip was fantastic. We stayed for four days and could have used at least two more to see everything we wanted to.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
I was here as a solo traveler, and this property is a perfect size for one. It is quite small, but since you’re only there to sleep, that’s not a huge problem. The location is terrific...near bus lines, a gorgeous park, some great restaurants and shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joyce F.

Liked: Cleanliness
South Austin
Quirky , enchanting home with lots of character. Close to EVERYthing in South Austin. Easy access by walking or bike to everything to do in the area. Will definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Travis T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was more perfect than could have been imagined!
Honestly was in a great location super close to Barton Springs, Chuy's, and The Picnic -Food Trucks. Herb the host's recommendations were spot on including Elizabeth's Street Cafe for Brunch and The White Horse for evening Entertainment. And seriously you can't bet the quite of the neighborhood in the middle of Austin. Last but not least... The Coffee the Host's provided for morning coffee seriously wish I could get is delivered to my real house every morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a short visit in Austin
Great location and great Host! The accommodations were just as pictured but surprisingly more spacious than I was expecting. Clean and convenient! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

JoAnna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bamboo Hideaway
Loved my stay at the Bamboo Hideaway! Herb and Valentina are so warm and welcoming and made us feel like we were a part of their family. It is a cute, clean little place with everything we needed. Beds were comfy, cable TV, internet, and good coffee! Very quiet neighborhood with lots of trees. Will stay here every time I’m in Austin.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay-fantastic hosts!
Herb and Valentina are the consummate hosts. From thoughtful touches like the French press, almond milk and great coffee (felt just like home 😊) to perfect communication and awesome recommendations on the “off menu” items at local restaurants, they made my stay easy and enjoyable. The apt is cozy, but well-appointed, and ultimately super-comfy. The neighborhood is beautiful, and an easy walk through Zilker park to offices on Mopac if desired. Tons of amazing restaurants close by- highly recommend Chuy’s, Uchi and Odd Duck. Thanks for a great stay!

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to many restaurants and downtown Austin
Quite place to stay, convenient location.

10/10 Excellent

Lance H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location
The property was conveniently located to everything downtown Austin and the property manager was happy to help with any questions, I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ted J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for ACL
we came to Austin for ACL and wanted a location that we could walk to easily and this is the perfect spot. 5 minute walk to front entrance and several restaurants and Food Trucks as well. Our host Herb really made us feel at home, we came in from Florida and didn't expect a sudden 40 degree drop in temperature our 1st night here and had no long sleeve shirts or jackets. Herb brought over clothes to save the day! Among other things he really made our stay perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

RonaJ., Anchorage

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, comfy and cozy! What more is there? How about a great host and outstanding location in close proximity to Zilker Park, Barton Springs and amazing eats. Couldn’t ask for a thing better!! Can’t wait to come back next year! Thank you, Herb and Valentina!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karl M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Small but comfortable. Location was great. Close to downtown and nightlife. Herb was great!
First time in Austin. It’s hot down here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Bamboo Room is just right!
The Bamboo room is a great location, close to Zilker Park, and is really nicely furnished with everything that you need for your visit. It is very small, but for me, that was nice too. It's a little hard to find, but the property managers were always very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Reginald H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Austin getaway
Perfect little place to get to know Austin. Close to the park and Barton Springs, good food nearby, and easy access to downtown. Cozy and comfortable and a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alicia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Free upgrade, great host
I went to Austin to see my mother in Lakeway. My host switched my accommodations when it turned out the first space had actually already been reserved, to a bigger space. Everything, the house, the host, the neighborhood, were all lovely. The place was quiet and private, the host, flexible and helpful, just what I needed, especially when I checked out and was in a hurry to get to my plane. Thumbs up!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jamil G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A+++
Wonderful property in an amazing location. Herb was a fantastic host - will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bridget G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing town, location, and host
Herb is the property manager and he and his wife Valentina were so amazing. They made the whole process easy ( it was our first VRBO experience). They provided amazing coffee and went and got the creamer of our choosing before we arrived. They provided us with great local information such as restaurants. It was a very carefree relaxing get away.

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best stay we have had in Austin
Absolutely loved this place. Its not big , but was perfect for me and my wife. We walked to Zilker park and Barton Springs pool. Had a ton of restaurants very close. We are definitely coming back.

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like hotels and related amenities, don’t stay here (nothing wrong with that). If you want the Austin experience, somewhere quiet in a great neighborhood, great hosts, covered free parking, amazing location, all the comforts of home... on & on.... this is your place. Perfect for couples, but a studio upstairs bed can sleep a guest/kid. Walking distance from the original Chuy’s, just steps further to Barton Springs... and Herb is awesomeness.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Great location. Terrific host.
Loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donald R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome in Austin
Great location, a little small, but worked great for me. I had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Small but perfect for two, loft area adds a great sleeping option. Great location! Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019