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Bright Contemporary Guest House with Private Patio, Walk to S Congress, Downtown

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This is the guest house…Sou4th!
Front Door of Guest House
When you walk through the gate from the your dedicated driveway…
Property grounds
Front Door with a Maci photobomb. :)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
$211
avg per night

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • South Congress Avenue
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Austin Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sixth Street
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Study

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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  • 850 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed
Price is $211 avg per night,

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About the neighborhood

Austin

Located on a river, this guesthouse is in Galindo, a neighborhood in Austin. Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Zilker Park and Lady Bird Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Moody Center or Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and cycling.

What's nearby

  • South Congress Avenue - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Moody Theater - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Zilker Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Austin Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Sixth Street - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 11 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 13 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The ABGB - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Summer Moon Coffee Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Halal Gurus - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Phoebe's Diner - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Bright Contemporary Guest House with Private Patio, Walk to S Congress, Downtown

A stunning 842 SF detached two-story Guest House in the heart of South Austin, separated from the Main Home by a tree-filled privtate entry. You'll have a full kitchen, dining, living area and a study/work space (desk & LCD monitor) and a half bath downstairs. Upstairs is a bedroom with a King Bed, walk-in closet and an elegant bathroom with a huge, dual-head shower. Guests also have part of the back yard, outdoor seating and a fire pit/chimnea to use that is partitioned from the rest of the yard. You will also have a Smart TV with streaming apps and a full size washer & dryer.

We are a very quick drive or a casual walk to Zilker Park, South Lamar and South Congress! We typically walk to our favorite places...like Lucky Robot Sushi, Torchy's, Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail, Thai Fresh, Auditorium Shores, Terry Black's BBQ, Summer Moon Coffee, Reina Pepiada, LeNoir, Fresa's and many, many food trucks & trailers!

Come see why Austin continues to be one of the fastest growing and best cities to live in! Cindy and I have been hosting fantastic guests for almost 4 years with 100% posative and ZERO negative reviews (on another site). We set this up as if we would want to stay here without needing anyting outside of food/water/etc. I know you will have a great stay, but please let us know if you have any questions!

Safe Travels!

Property manager

Scott Moffitt
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Ask questions about furry guests.No cats.Dogs only
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside. No parties unless we know what's going on in advance. There is a $75 per pet fee...pay in advance or when you arrive.
Reminder if more than two people staying overnight, there is a $50 per person fee for each night they stay. More people=more wear and cleaning needed.
Pet fee is per pet. Same with extra humans. :)

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright Contemporary Guest House with Private Patio, Walk to S Congress, Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Bright Contemporary Guest House with Private Patio, Walk to S Congress, Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright Contemporary Guest House with Private Patio, Walk to S Congress, Downtown?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bright Contemporary Guest House with Private Patio, Walk to S Congress, Downtown located?

Located in Galindo, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of South First Street and South Congress Avenue. Austin Convention Center and Sixth Street are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Bright Contemporary Guest House with Private Patio, Walk to S Congress, Downtown Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super comfortable, very clean, well appointed, excellent hosts

We wish every vrbo rental was like this one! Our hosts were extremely welcoming, friendly & helpful without being overbearing. Even loaned us their bag chairs to use at a music festival we went to, which were total lifesavers. The rental was so clean, I even felt comfortable going barefoot inside, which I usually am not comfortable doing. The place was well appointed with every thing we could have needed. Bed was super comfortable & the neighborhood was quiet & felt very safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun in SoCo

The location, neighborhood and the property itself were all perfect for us. Scott was super friendly and responsive even to the point of buying a coffee bean grinder for the kitchen when he found out we had whole beans. The outside areas were really nice to hang out in and the kitchen was well stocked with tools and pots, etc. we couldn’t have been happier. Great trip.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top tier

Everything about this property and the owners is elevated and TOP TIER. My sister and I get away together very infrequently and were met by the kindest, most gracious hosts (including fantastic dinner recs), and a darling apartment! Everything we needed for a perfect sister weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicity R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a gem!

My son and I had a delightful stay at this adorable, comfortable guest house. The house is well appointed with fluffy towels and comfortable beds. My son slept in the study on the foldout and found it comfortable as well. Home instructions were clear and I met Scott the owner who was very kind and helpful. I’ll definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect house

I've stayed here multiple times and will keep coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodge B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Plan to come back
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great pet friendly host and place!

Scott is a fantastic host, great place and loved the location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Scott and Cindy are such thoughtful hosts. If you need it, it's there! All done in style and comfort, I'll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Very nice and clean property with great space inside and out. Hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

home away from home

can’t say much other then this is a fantastic place to stay. . all the comforts of home and the owner are cool af .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florencio E. H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best place in ATX

Our stay was excellent. Scott place is on the top of our list, everything was perfect, from the super coziness of the apartment to the welcoming sprint of the owner and the location of the property. I would definitely stay here again on my next trip to ATX.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Vacation Rental I've Ever Stayed In

I can't express how awesome this property is as it's truly an experience. Having lived in Austin, I'm familiar with most of the city but had rarely been in this neighborhood as it's all residential. The area is extremely quiet, safe and lots of dog walks and huge trees. The property itself is exactly like the description and photos. Zero issues and only great surprises (such as peaceful breakfast nook and auto ice cubes!). Upstairs shower was a dream as well as the master bed in the loft. I've stayed many places and this by far is my favorite. No matter what you're doing in Austin, this place is close to everything and a beautiful space to unwind.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Property

This is my second time staying at this house. It's perfect! Great neighborhood, an incredibly comfortable bed, and all the amenities you could want. I travel by myself and feel totally safe - I usually don't sleep when I travel alone, but I don't have that problem here. Scott is super communicative and nice. If Scott will have me back, I'll stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best VRBO in Austin

We loved our stay at Scott’s guesthouse! It was in a great location and it was perfect for my partner, our pup and I. Our pup even got some play with with Scott’s wonderful puppies :) The house was clean and private and we can’t wait to stay there again when we visit Austin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing find

My wife and I stayed at this property for the CapTex triathlon with our two older dogs. The house is a guest house behind the main property and is a really beautiful two story spot. The property owners were the nicest people and shared with us recommendations of places to go check out for food and were great to chat with while taking the dogs in the backyard. The location is really easy to get to anything off Lamar as well as Congress and is in a quiet neighborhood that we felt very comfortable in. We would definitely stay here again when in Austin.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time again

This was the second stay at this property for my wife and I and, like last year, we had a terrific time! The property is clean, well-appointed, and quiet. The location is ideal for south Austin and downtown Austin activities. Communication with our host was easy and Scott was courteous and helpful. We are already looking forward to next year's visit!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible hospitality

We loved our stay! Great location and lovely hosts. Highly recommend this Vrbo. Thanks Scott and Cindy for making our stay in Austin comfortable and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Austin getaway!

Everything about our stay here was perfect. We loved this little house and the neighborhood. We walked everywhere from this house. The hosts were also great. We will definitely stay here again on our next trip to Austin!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in South Austin!

This is our second time staying at Scott and Cindy's place and we will definitely stay again whenever we return to Austin. The house is so comfortable, has nice windows but privacy and our dogs love it too. Our dogs even have their own little yard area. Scott and Cindy are great hosts. We love chatting with them and seeing their cute dogs! The house is in a great neighborhood for walking and close to so many great restaurants and coffee shops. We were so comfortable leaving in our dogs in the unit when we ventured out. The unit is contemporary and so nicely decorated and equipped with great appliances. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

People & Pet Friendly Stay

Central location for all your Austin adventures! Clean, comfortable & has everything you need for your stay. Yard is perfect for your furry family members and a great spot to chill. We will be sure to stay again when we are in town. Scott is a great host, responsive & welcoming. The small touches and little details didn't go unnoticed, well decorated & a great layout.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

This was our second stay and it was perfect. Great host, great location and great home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola N., Dallas, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous!

The house is perfect! Well decorated and really well stocked - items I never expected were available for guests. Scott, one of the owners, was super helpful. I will most definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Vrbo and Host!

Super amazing host and loved everything about the house. Clean, well furnished, and over all wonderful place to spend time. The neighborhood was also fantastic, so close to downtown Austin!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023