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Cozy cottage w/pool in convenient Highland Park!

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Pool
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Interior
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, Cathedral of Junk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Bonnell
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Austin
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the area

Austin

With a stay at this guesthouse in Austin (Highland Park West), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Lake Austin and 8 minutes from University of Texas at Austin. .This guesthouse is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Lake Travis and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Moody Center.
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What's nearby

  • Cathedral of Junk - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Allen Memorial County Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Northwest Little League Field - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mount Bonnell - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Lake Austin - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Highland Station - 12 min drive
  • Austin Station - 13 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fonda San Miguel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪La Mancha Tex Mex Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KHON Thai Kitchen by Seeda - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Cozy cottage w/pool in convenient Highland Park!

Newly delisted after a two year break! Wooded and private central Austin guesthouse with convenient access to all areas of Austin. Our cozy studio guest house is located in a small cul-de-sac in the Highland Park West neighborhood, only 5 miles from downtown Austin. We're in walking distance to a great coffee shop/bakery, book store, gym, an amazing massage place, a park, a grocery store and shopping centers, and a few wonderful restaurants.

The cottage is across the driveway from our main house, and there is plenty of street parking. We have a saltwater pool, a hammock, and plenty of shade in the back yard!

The studio area has a queen-sized bed, a TV with antenna and a Roku with Netflix, Amazon, HBO, etc. apps. There is a window unit a/c and space heaters.

The bathroom is small, but has all of the essentials, including toiletries and hair dryer. There are also two cozy hotel robes, bath towels, and beach towels (for the pool).

There isn’t a full kitchen (no dishwasher or sink), but there is a mini-fridge with freezer, microwave, toaster/toaster oven, keurig, dishes, and utensils. Instacart and Favor also deliver here, which is a great convenience. We provide a few things to get you started: toilet paper, paper towels, water bottles, and trash bags.

Guests are welcome to use our back yard (porch, pool, etc). The yard is fenced in for our dogs, so we require both back gates to be shut at all times.
There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer.
This smoke-free guesthouse features a stereo, games, and rock climbing nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include a video library, a music library, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Private pool
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number 039410

Property is also known as

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Cozy cottage w/pool in convenient Highland Park! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, private spot. Host communication is very good. Tiny place. Small sink and shower. Clean enough. Good for a night. Wi-fi was a struggle.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jackson S.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a cozy little space that never felt too cramped or lacking in amenities. The host was understanding and beyond accommodating. Can’t sing their praises enough!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Hector E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great communication, very cozy. I would recommend it to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Michelle was a terrific host. The apartment had everything anyone could need. I had a small problem with the Internet and she replied immediately to fix it. I stayed over NYE and she dropped off bubbly to celebrate. Fabulous!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable place that is the good kind of cozy, nice host, and things worked easily. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uffe Bo P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uffe Bo P.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uffe Bo P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed for the F1 race

Property was clean and the owner was friendly and answered all communications.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottage

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay in this sweet & cozy cottage. It was the perfect size for just the two of us. It was clean & peaceful and was stocked with all the essentials needed. It was especially sweet of Michelle to leave us a nice bottle of wine. It was a nice suprise to come back to outside our door after a long day of walking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable, funky cosy nest!

Michelle was teriffic and the accommodations included every possible entertainment option. It is only appropriate for one or two people, and they better be best buds. Perfect for a comfortable quick get away!
Stayed 27 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Wonderful stay, excellent location, private - we loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and confy

The place was great. Very nice and comfy room. The listing was accurate and the host was very friendly and ready to help for anything I needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Small but convenient

Nice quiet neighborhood cul-de-sac close to North Loop area. Surprisingly small-looking from the outside, but enough room on the inside.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

Small but nice. Great, quiet location. Short drive to down town area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Heather B.

Accurate description

Quiet stay, no problems, host was very respectful of my privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for 2

We recently stayed at this charming little spot. At was perfect for my husband and I. Michelle let us park in the driveway due to inclement weather and even left us a bottle of wine 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

RON S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Stay - but Not Stay (i.e. Hangout)

The apartment is great as a place to stay, but not hangout there like in a Hotel. With 1 bed, I don't see it as a place to bring kids or even spend time at the pool (while nice to have, did not seem to be a place to just hangout and enjoy). Facilities are good (fridge, coffee, microwave, etc.) to get you going in the morning - and the area is great (coffee shops, grocery store, etc. - but should be viewed as more of a good place to sleep. ron from kansas
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

We really enjoyed our stay and sitting out in the backyard enjoying the lovely Texas weather and scenery. The location was amazing. Easy to get downtown and come back. It was well stocked with water, and Michelle left us a bottle of wine to enjoy as well. Michelle was an amazing house. The communication was nothing short of spectacular. We will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good place in a nice area

Nice cute small place, very friendly, and in a nice neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Pat G.

Disliked: Cleanliness

This has to be illegal

1. Host never communicated with me. Now VRBO IS ignoring me. 2. The property was the worst ever. Dilapidated. Messy, cluttered and filthy. 3. I gotta sue to get my money. I stayed one night the door was unsecured. Never Again. Don't walk Run guys!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

As advertised

Stayed here on my own instead of paying similar for hotel room, and it was perfect for that. Definitely cozy but bed was comfy, neighborhood was nice and host was responsive during stay. Cold (upper 30s to low 40s) at night, so I had to use the provided plug-in heaters to warm it up a bit. Overall good experience. Would come back if it was just me.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Austin hideaway

I was in town for business for 4 days. Perfect location and perfect size for me. Michelle was great hostess and communicated well. If you’re looking to experience Austin, this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Our stay was wonderful. We had everything we needed and more. Michelle was a great host! We hope to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very cozy and low-cost option for Austin

My husband and I stayed in this property for our recent honeymoon to Austin. Overall, we enjoyed the property. It was in a very nice neighborhood, and we felt safe walking to different areas nearby. There are quite a few things very near to do; however, there were also a few bus stops very close for those that wish to travel to other parts of the city since this is a more residential/quiet area. We used a combination of the bus and ride-shares to get around. I know the description tells you the square footage and mentions it is a small place, but prepare yourself because 300 sq ft is less space than you think. Space wasn't really an issue for us though since we spent most of our time exploring the city. There was still a good bit of space for storage, as well as the essentials we needed. We did spend one day inside watching tv due to very bad weather, and although the bed looks nice and is decent sized, it is not the most comfortable. Michelle was pleasant to deal with and checked to see if we needed anything. We thought this place was an awesome value for the cost, and we would definitely stay here again once it is warm enough to use the pool!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022