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Small house: the heart of the east side

Family-friendly holiday home in Austin

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In the heart of East Austin, our beautiful Tiny House offers a comfortable home base for tourists and business travelers. Minutes from Lady Bird Lake, this minimalist retreat features 1GB fiber internet, self-check-in convenience, and complimentary bikes to explore the city. The perfect blend of relaxation and productivity awaits.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 220 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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.

Small house: the heart of the east side

Due to COVID19, we want to confirm our standard cleaning process for guests:
- Kitchen and bathroom are cleaned with windex and clorox
- Comforter is laundered between every stay (as are all linens/towels, of course)
- Fabric-covered chair and throw pillows have been removed
- All surfaces are wiped down (fridge, microwave, table, light switches, etc.)
- Clorox wipes provided for extra peace of mind

Rental highlights:
- Self Check-in
- Complimentary bikes
- EV charging for Tesla drivers
- Minutes to Lady Bird Lake
- 1 GB fiber Internet
- Pets allowed ($25 fee)

Our beautiful, minimalist Tiny House is a comfortable home base for tourists and business travelers. For leisure you are minutes from Lady Bird Lake and in the heart of the East Side entertainment. The Tiny House is also connected to 1GB fiber internet for business travelers and streaming video.

We also have two Linus bikes for you to borrow and enjoy Austin.

We look forward to hosting you in the heart of East Austin, just 1.5 miles from the convention center, and 10 minutes from the airport. We are kid friendly (pac n play, toys, high chair available), and accept dogs for an additional one-time fee of $25.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside is allowable.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Smartphone

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 220 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 - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: There is a $25 pet fee.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We provide a pack-n-play for babies.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside is allowable.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit 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

Tiny House Heart East Side Austin
Tiny House Heart East Side
Tiny Heart East Side Austin
Tiny Heart East Side
Tiny House Heart of the East Side
Tiny House Heart Of The Side
Tiny House: Heart of the East Side Austin
Tiny House: Heart of the East Side Private vacation home
Tiny House: Heart of the East Side Private vacation home Austin

About the area

Map
Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • East Sixth Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lady Bird Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Off Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Huston Tillotson University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rainey Street - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Plaza Saltillo Station - 2 min drive
  • Austin Station - 16 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Juan in a Million - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mercado Sin Nombre - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Vegan Nom - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kemuri Tatsu-Ya - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ghoul Coffee - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Small house: the heart of the east side pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Small house: the heart of the east side?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Small house: the heart of the east side?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Small house: the heart of the east side?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Small house: the heart of the east side located?

Located in the centre of Austin, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of East Sixth Street and Lady Bird Lake. University of Texas at Austin and Sixth Street are also within 3 miles (5 km). Plaza Saltillo Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Small house: the heart of the east side Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

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

Perfect Location

Quite and comfortable tiny home with all the amenities you need for your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marne B.

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

Great location and place to crash!

The tiny house was comfortable and had everything we needed. We adventured all day and found this place within walking distance of great food, drinks, and entertainment. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

Repeat work stay

Best accommodations I’ve found for myself…got the chance to love on the Frenchie puppy and the dachshund—adorable and just the seratonin boost I needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Great experience!

Great property and the owners were very responsive. Nice touch with snacks and water. Great location in East Austin!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria h.

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

Just right!

Great very secure location in East Austin. Bikes were fun since we used them around town lake trails. Host was very prompt with communications. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Austin stay so far

Perfect location for access to downtown and the eastside gym I like to drop in. Street parking was not an issue. I was immediately comfortable walking into the tiny home. The layout, overall build and finishings are lovely. AC kept the space cool and the bed is comfy. No issue with noise from the neighborhood. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenzie R.

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

Weekend away exploring Austin

We had a great time visiting Austin on our parents weekend away! The tiny house just added to the adventure. It was a perfect size for two and just what we needed. The location is wonderful and within walking distance to many, many restaurants, food trucks, and coffee shops. We also could walk to a big trail and enjoyed the lake view. We hope to come back to Austin again soon and be able to stay here again! Super fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

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

Great Place in East Austin!

We needed a place for UT graduation. This was perfect!!! House has everything we needed. We felt very safe. Loved the neighborhood. Sat on the front porch both morning and evening. Really a great space.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

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

Cute Tiny House

Neighborhood is truely typical of Austin, very transitional. Despite the main property being surrounded by shacks, I was told that those shacks are worth over $500k. The owners have a gorgeous home and the tiny house is nestled in the back. Neighborhood is very close to the downtown and a lot of amenities. HEB supermarket delivers. First thing I did was download their app. Ordered some staples. Only one block up from 2nd St, there were every type of resturant possible. I walked to Interno (Italian) and Skyview Pizza. Easy walking distance for great places without ever having to go to the pricey posh places downtown. Only complaint, UBER. The property is 2miles from the convention center. Chose not to rent a car, big mistake. Uber cost over $20-30 to get to downtown. Airport was over $50. It added up quick. There is plenty of parking in the neighborhood, so way your options for renting a car. The unit was simply perfect. The highlight was the bathroom. Huge shower. For a crashpad, it was simply perfect. I didn't have to ask for anything. Unlike many properties, the owners have done an excellent job with pictures and description. No surpises!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristal S.

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

Super cute stay. Great location

Really enjoyed my stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth R.

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

Good Location and Well Appointed

Nice location and has all the details to make you feel right at home. Great layout in this Tiny House for 2 Adults and Pets
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

ANDREA B.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Not the best experience

Overall the property felt a bit neglected. We had planned to bring dinner in to eat on the deck on our first night but it was unusable as it was quite dirty and piled with leaves, as was the outdoor seating itself. The yard area around the unit was mostly dirt, weeds and dog poop. The property did not feel particularly clean inside either. Dust on some surfaces, kitchen counters were junked up with with various appliances and large dish drainer, the floor was gritty and the window tracks had mold growing in them. There was an old, well-used sponge left for kitchen use which was just disgusting. I wound up cleaning the counters/surfaces with clorox wipes and swept the floor so we would have some level of comfort. The jar of earplugs on the nightstand was odd and made us worry about noise but I only heard the train a couple of times in the night. Bath towels seemed old and were quite rough. there was no bar or hooks so we had to drape towels over chairs to dry after use. The unit itself is cute but its condition was not particularly inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terry S., Bay Area

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

Great stay! Recommend

Perfect jumping off spot to check out East Austin. Great communication with owner (let us check in early), easy access to unit, close to downtown! Everything you need in a self-contained tiny home. Highly recommend staying here & checking out East Austin & the bats under the Congress Bridge!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mindy T.

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

Perfect!

Had a wonderful stay here. The property had everything we needed and more. Location is within walking distance to so many bars/coffee shops/restaurants while still being on a quiet neighborhood street. Host was very responsive and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jerany S.

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

Perfect for my sort stay in Austin

This tiny home is perfectly secluded. The property manager gave me plenty of privacy. Short ride to downtown area. A lot of fun bars and food options that are within walking distance. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021