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Cozy Cottage Near Downtown and University of Texas

Family-friendly Austin holiday home in North University with a water park

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy Cottage Near Downtown and University of Texas

Our 2-bedroom, 1 bath bungalow is located in the heart of the Hyde Park/North University area. Built in the 1930’s, the house has been lovingly restored and updated. The house has lots of period details, including a screened-in back porch, hardwood floors, custom moldings, and divided lite doors. It is furnished with quality modern and antique furnishings, original art, luxury linens, and enjoys super strong wifi.

Behind the house are two studios which can be rented separately to add additional space if you have a large party. (To view the downstairs Studio, please type 477027 into the VRBO search bar; to view the upstairs Studio, type the number 721797).

You can enjoy the many activities and amenities in this charming historical neighborhood, which is only minutes from the University of Texas and Downtown Austin. Just blocks away is the charming Hyde Park neighborhood center, where you will find an old-fashioned grocery, a coffee house, a gelato bar, and great local restaurants.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only if clean up after yourself

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

In consideration of other guests on the property, quiet time is from 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only if clean up after yourself

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 fire extinguisher and 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cozy Cottage Downtown University Texas
Cozy Cottage Downtown University
Cozy Cottage University Texas
Cozy Near University Of Texas
Cozy Cottage Near Downtown and University of Texas Austin

About the area

Map
Austin, TX

Getting around

  • Martin Luther King Jr Station - 9 min drive
  • Austin Station - 13 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage Near Downtown and University of Texas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage Near Downtown and University of Texas?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage Near Downtown and University of Texas?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage Near Downtown and University of Texas located?

This family-friendly Austin holiday home is located in North University, within 1 mi (2 km) of St. David's Medical Center and University of Texas at Austin. Sixth Street and Austin Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Cozy Cottage Near Downtown and University of Texas Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelli J.

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

Perfect stay

This was the perfect spot for us visiting our family.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carly V., Livingston, Texas

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

Highly recommended!!!

I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli J.

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

Our go to in Austin

Love this adorable home in the perfect location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Birthday getaway

Very nice home, location is great easy access to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sinead D.

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

Austin Visit

Adorable cottage in quiet location. Squeaky clean and very well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan M.

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

The descendents

The house was cozy and beds where comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadia B.

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

Perfect!

Perfect for visiting our daughter in Austin. 7 minutes away from Jester. Super comfy beds. Clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reed G.

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

Just north of UT Campus

A great little house within a 10+ minute walk from campus. Neat, clean, and cozy 2 bedroom house that was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Javier V.

Old but charming in a good location

House was convenient to campus and shops/restaurants. Everything was adequately stocked, but plumbing and infrastructure are in need of repairs. The backyard was charming, but the porch is falling apart and not safe for kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

William Q., Northville, MI

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

Loved this property

We truly enjoyed staying at this property. The house was clean, and inviting, and fun stay to in. Sitting on the back porch was a lot of fun. The neighborhood was safe and filled with similar homes (those were fun to look at too). It was close to everything we planned to do. I always feel that the best way for me to rate a home is if I came back to Austin, would I stay at this home again. For this home, it is definitely yes.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Lian L.

Good location

We stayed one night in this lovely house while we were visiting a UT student. It is a great location for the campus. We were comfortable and happy, especially when the live middle eastern music stopped at 10pm. I’m not sure how often this happens but somewhere behind the house, there was a group of musicians playing middle eastern music. We couldn’t determine the source but with our very tired 5 yr old, we were relieved when they stopped.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

Steve T.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

House not cleaned after last guest, owner refuses refund

We booked for a week, based on good reviews including cleanliness. The listed check-in was 4pm but Ann agreed that we could check in around 2pm. We arrived just after 2pm to find that the beds were unmade, used towels on the towel rail, cooker hob had fat splattered all over etc. We’d already noticed grimy, peeling baseboards on entry and ingrained dirt in several places, including windows, window frames, baseboards and cooker, also badly peeling paint and what could be mold, which made us think that it would take many hours to bring the property to a clean, hygienic standard. We’ve stayed in many VRBO etc. properties over last 10 years and never experienced this before – owners make sure that cleaners go in after guests check out. We’ve never bailed out on a rental before, but didn’t think we should stay there so left and texted Ann to cancel and seek a refund. She said that the cleaner had obviously not been in and that she would go round and do it. We said that we had no confidence that the house could be made ready to a reasonable standard quickly, so would cancel. Ann texted me at 4:12pm to say that it was ready, but we’d managed to find an alternative several miles away and didn’t want to risk losing it by going back and inspecting Ann’s house, especially as we had no confidence in her standards. I tried to agree one night’s amount with a refund of the rest of the week, but Ann has refused any refund, not even the saving on cleaning fee by us not staying there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

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

I felt so at home I didn’t want to leave!

Originally being from Austin I knew the neighborhood. It’s one that you drive through getting to super cool places, and wish you lived there. I thought about that every morning when I woke up in this perfect house, on a perfect street, in my (temporary) perfect neighborhood. The pictures speak for itself, the house is beautifully decorated. It’s also very functional, providing everything you need. The neighborhood is very walkable, with many great restaurants and lots of shopping nearby. It’s very quiet and peaceful. I highly recommend staying here. I’m hopeful it’s available the next time I’m back home in Austin!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

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

Fun in ATX

Lovely home and lovely neighborhood! Thank you, Ann, for the perfect get-away! We’ll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ardyth W.

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

Great Location and cozy stay

Great neighborhood - quiet but close to everything. We did rent a car, which was necessary to get around Austin, but could walk to the UT campus and shops from the house. It was cozy and clean with easy check-in directions. The owner was very welcoming and prompt in replying to our questions (which were not many). Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

sweet

wish i could stay another day
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison D., austin, tx

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

Great house

Great location and home!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennie D.

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

Great little place in central Austin

The house was clean and comfortable and the host was very responsive and helpful. We love that area of Austin!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee and Raeanne T., Prescott Az

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

Awesome Austin Neighborhood

We loved staying at Ann’s home, it was perfect for us. The vintage charm of the home and the decor were perfect. Not cluttered. We ended up not cooking because there are so many great restaurants close by, but the kitchen looked like it had everything you would need. We were in town to visit our daughter who lives a block away, very safe feeling neighborhood and cute park around the corner. We ended up leaving a tote behind and Ann worked with us on getting it back. Thanks and we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard N.

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

Very pleasant stay.

Everything was fine. Lovely renovated house. We highly recommend it and we will be back. The only issue was getting the TV to work, but I solved it. The issue was the ATT U-verse box. It needed to be restarted. All’s well that ends well.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

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

Fun Family Visit

We stayed here over the Easter break and it was a great location. Quiet, quintessential old Austin neighborhood that was within easy access to lots of places. Space was comfortable and well-appointed. Everything was in working order and owner was easy to communicate with. I recommend taking a walk to Sparky Park around the corner - cool little pocket park.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly D.

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

So nice we stayed twice!

We loved Ann's house and she was so easy to communicate with!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly D.

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

Perfect house in a great location!

We loved staying here for a weekend in Austin! The check-in process was seamless and Ann was very responsive to questions. Will definitely keep it in mind for future stays!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Such a charming and tranquil stay

I own a rental property so Im constantly looking with a picky eye at the little details and I can honestly say this rental does everything right. The home is decorated in a serene and calming manner. Just the right amount of art work and decor to make it interesting but not cluttered or busy. The kitchen is very usable and has just the right amenities to make it your own. The bath was clean and has all the vintage charm you would expect. The highlight for us was the wonderful back porch with comfy chairs to enjoy the yard and morning coffee. It was a true delight. No hotel can compare to “living” and experiencing a beautiful new neighborhood for a few days.

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

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

December 2019

Great stay/visit in Austin ! Great location, house is as advertised. Will stay again !