Summary:
Get the best out of Austin!
- Impeccable location near all the action, yet a quiet & relaxing retreat to unwind!
- Walk to some of Austin's most iconic restaurants and bars
- Chef Grade Kitchen
- Walk-In Shower
The Cottage is a beautifully renovated historic home in the heart of Central Austin. Restaurants, coffee shops, a gourmet grocery, parks, a farmer's market... you name it, you can walk to it! This classic 3 bed / 2 bath charmer is perfect for your group's next getaway!
The Space:
Please note, that all guests staying at a Portoro home are required to sign a rental agreement.
This property features:
- Prime location in central Austin.
- Self check-in with smart locks.
- Full kitchen for gourmet dinner or late night snacks
- Walk in, tiled shower
What you’ll find inside:
- 3 spacious and cozy bedrooms
- Smart TV in primary bedroom
- Large 4 person dining table
- Curated paintings throughout the house
- Smart TV in living room
- Seamless indoor/outdoor living design
- Large, plush couch
What you’ll find outside:
- 6 person dining table
- Built in BBQ grill
- Front Porch Adirondacks
What you’ll find within walking distance:
- Central Market
- Pinthouse Pizza
- Rudy's BBQ
- Triangle shopping and dining
- Taco Deli
- Uchiko
- Shoal Creek Nature Trail
- And much more!
What you’ll find within driving distance:
- Zilker Park
- University of Texas
- Formula 1 (COTA)
- Barton Springs
- 68 Degrees
- Deep Eddy Cabaret
- Pool Burger
- T22 Nashville Chicken
- El Arroyo
- Mozarts Coffee
- Franklin’s Barbecue
- Lions Municipal Golf Course
Guest Access:
We offer convenient keyless door codes for self-check-in. Portoro Homes uses smart locks with check-in details provided 48 hours prior to arrival by email and text message.
• Early check-ins or late check-outs: If the property happens to be ready earlier than the standard 4 pm check-in time on the day of your arrival, in most cases an early arrival option may be available when confirmed with the main office. Late check-outs must be confirmed with main office staff prior to the date of departure.
Getting Around:
Many landmarks, shops, and restaurants are within walking distance. Austin offers plenty of transportation options. Ridesharing, micro-mobility, and mass transit are available everywhere. The airport is just 20 minutes away.
Other Things to Note:
Please pay close attention to following the house rules. Non compliance could result in sizable fines.
- All guests staying at one of our Portoro Homes are required to sign (esignature) a rental agreement and complete identity registration.
- Age restrictions apply. Reservation holder must be 25 years of age.
- All guests must be included on the guest list and not exceed the maximum number stated on the listing.
- Upon arrival, we aim to ensure your safety, proper access to the home, and guest features. ALL guests are required to read the house manual upon arrival. Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Portoro.
- Known damages incurred during your stay must be reported to the property manager immediately.
- Before check in, we will send you detailed directions to ensure a seamless arrival.
- Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.
- We cannot guarantee early check ins or late checkouts. When it is possible to check in early or check out late, there will be a fee for anything outside of a one hour window within our standard times. If your need for an early check in or late check out is great, your best option is to book an additional night.
- Some homes have cameras for external monitoring only.
- Some homes offer pools/hot tubs. There is no guard around the water features when available. Use at your own risk.
- Stays over 29 days – please inquire separately for terms and conditions.
- HOTEL TAX COLLECTION: Both the City of Austin and the State of Texas requires all hotel and vacation rental hosts to collect hotel tax. We collect these two taxes within the booking transaction. The state requires 6% and the city requires 11%.
- YOU ARE HELPING: A portion of the city hotel tax helps support Austin's musicians and related businesses.
- This is a No Pets property. A daily rate fee of $150.00 will apply for violations and you may be asked to vacate the premises with no refund at the discretion of the Host.
- This is a No Smoking property. Penalty fees for violations will apply and you may be asked to vacate the premises with no refund at the discretion of the Host.
Interaction with Guests:
Portoro Homes communicates via email and phone. After a booking is confirmed, rental agreement will be emailed to the guest for e-signature. Check-in instructions are sent by email and text message 48 hours prior to arrival date (keyless entry). We offer convenient keyless entry for self-check with no need to stop in at a local office. We do typically check in with guests by email/text 1-2 times during their stays to ensure a 5-star experience and remain available for any questions/inquiries. We are available to guests 24/7.
We follow the CDC and Airbnb Recommended Cleaning Guidelines. You can rest assured this property has been completely sanitized prior to check-in.