Modern East Austin Gem - Heated Pool - Restaurants

Welcome to East Austin's hottest neighborhood! 🌟 This stunning modern home puts you steps from James Beard-nominated restaurants, legendary BBQ, craft breweries, and Lady Bird Lake trails.

Relax in your heated plunge pool after exploring 40+ walkable dining spots. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with light. Firepit nights under Texas stars await.

🏆 GUEST FAVORITE — Top 5% of Airbnb homes!

Perfect for SXSW, ACL, F1, or anytime Austin adventure. Your urban oasis is ready.

✨ WHY GUESTS LOVE THIS HOME ✨
This isn't just a place to sleep—it's your East Austin home base in the most exciting neighborhood in Texas. We've designed every detail to give you the ultimate Austin experience: modern comfort meets unbeatable location meets that laid-back Texas hospitality you've heard about.
Whether you're here for SXSW, ACL Music Festival, Formula 1, or just a weekend escape, this is THE spot. World-class restaurants, legendary live music, and Lady Bird Lake trails—all walkable—plus a lovely heated pool to come home to.

🏊 HEATED POOL
Your private plunge pool is perfect for cooling off after exploring or unwinding under the Texas stars. Heated October through May so you can enjoy it any season! Lounge chairs surround the pool in our tranquil shared courtyard.

🔥 FIREPIT & HAMMOCK HAVEN
Gather around the cozy firepit, sway in the hammock, or enjoy the peaceful atmosphere beneath our elm tree and flowering native plants. It's the backyard oasis you've always wanted!

🚶 UNMATCHED WALKABILITY
40+ acclaimed restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, and live music venues within a 15-minute walk. Leave the car parked and explore like a local!

🌳 LADY BIRD LAKE — 3 BLOCKS SOUTH!
Access 10+ miles of scenic hike-and-bike trails. The Ann & Roy Butler Trail offers stunning skyline views and boardwalks. Rent paddleboards downtown (5-min drive). Sunset walks are pure magic.

🎸 THE LIVE MUSIC CAPITAL
The legendary White Horse honky-tonk offers FREE two-step lessons nightly. The historic Scoot Inn books incredible acts. The entire East 6th entertainment district is walkable.

🏠 YOUR PRIVATE RETREAT — EVERY DETAIL CONSIDERED

MAIN LIVING AREA
Step inside and immediately feel at home. Three massive floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors flood the space with natural light and open directly to your private patio, creating that seamless indoor-outdoor living Austin is famous for. The sun-drenched living room features a plush L-shaped sectional that's perfect for movie nights, morning coffee, or recovering from ACL. Our collection of board games and cards is ready for game night, and the 65" Roku Smart TV is ready for streaming.

CHEF'S KITCHEN
Cook like you live here. The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to prepare a proper Texas feast: gas stovetop with oven, full-size refrigerator with ice maker and filtered water dispenser, dishwasher, quality cookware, sharp chef's knives, cutting boards, blender, mixing bowls, baking sheets, and all the dishes, glasses, and utensils you'll need. The breakfast bar seats 3 for casual mornings.

☕ FULLY STOCKED COFFEE BAR
We know mornings matter. Your coffee station is ready with a 12-cup drip coffee maker, electric kettle for tea lovers, freshly roasted coffee, a variety of teas, and sweeteners. No need to venture out before you're caffeinated and ready!

PRIMARY BEDROOM — UPSTAIRS SANCTUARY
Retreat upstairs to your private master suite. The queen bed features a plush memory foam mattress and luxury hotel-quality linens that'll make you want to sleep in. Room-darkening shades ensure you can sleep late after those legendary Austin nights. USB charging stations at both bedsides keep your devices ready. The spacious closet offers hangers, shelves, and a luggage rack. Your private ensuite bathroom features a soaking tub—perfect for unwinding after a long day of exploring East Austin.

SECOND BEDROOM — DOWNSTAIRS PRIVACY
The second bedroom offers the same premium sleeping experience: queen bed with plush memory foam mattress, luxury linens, room-darkening shades, and USB charging stations. The private ensuite bathroom features a spacious walk-in shower. This setup is ideal for couples traveling together or families who appreciate having separate floors for added privacy.

PRIVATE PATIO — YOUR OUTDOOR DINING ROOM
Fire up the charcoal grill (grilling utensils and lighter provided—just bring your charcoal!) and enjoy true Texas BBQ at home. The outdoor dining table is perfect for al fresco meals under string lights.

SHARED COURTYARD — THE HEART OF THE PROPERTY
→ Heated plunge pool with comfortable lounge chairs (heated Oct-May)
→ Hammock for afternoon naps in the shade
→ Firepit for evening gatherings
→ Shady elm tree and flowering native Texas plants
Note: The courtyard is shared with guests in the front bungalow when occupied. Two homes on one property is classic East Austin architecture!

IN-UNIT LAUNDRY — Full-size washer and dryer with detergent provided. Pack light!

🍽️ AWARD-WINNING RESTAURANTS
→ Kemuri Tatsu-ya (4.4★ · 0.1 mi) — Texas BBQ meets Japanese izakaya. Mind-blowing fusion!
→ Intero (4.7★ · 0.2 mi) — Romantic Italian, housemade pasta & seasonal focaccia.
→ Ezov (4.4★ · 0.2 mi) — Stunning Mediterranean from Emmer & Rye team.
→ Austin Oyster Co. (5.0★ · 0.3 mi) — Fresh East Coast oysters shucked to order.
→ Vegan Nom (4.9★ · 0.4 mi) — All-vegan food park — burgers, crunch wraps, Korean BBQ wings.
→ Bufalina (4.5★ · 0.5 mi) — Austin's best Neapolitan pizza. Incredible happy hour!
→ Launderette (4.6★ · 0.9 mi) — James Beard-nominated. Iconic brunch in former laundromat.
→ Via 313 (4.6★ · 1.2 mi) — Detroit-style deep dish pizza. Hot honey & great happy hour!
→ Suerte (4.6★ · 1.2 mi) — James Beard-nominated Mexican. Legendary suadero tacos!
→ Hillside Farmacy (4.3★ · 2.0 mi) — Historic pharmacy turned farm-to-table bistro & wine bar.
→ Paperboy (4.6★ · 2.0 mi) — Next-level brunch — poblano biscuits & earl grey cold brew.

🔥 LEGENDARY BBQ
→ la Barbecue (4.4★ · 0.4 mi) — Walk to elite Austin BBQ. Best pork ribs in town!
→ Franklin BBQ (4.7★ · 2.4 mi) — Best brisket on Earth. James Beard winner!

🌮 TEX-MEX & TACOS
→ Mercado Sin Nombre (4.7★ · 0.2 mi) — Masa biscuits, burritos & horchata cold brew.
→ Juan in a Million (4.5★ · 0.4 mi) — Famous Don Juan taco, big as your plate!
→ Veracruz All Natural (4.6★ · 0.6 mi) — Food Network's "5 Best Tacos in America."

☕ COFFEE
→ Pershing Cafe (4.0★ · 0.3 mi) — Spacious all-day cafe with hidden cocktail bar.
→ Praxis Coffee (4.7★ · 0.3 mi) — Specialty roaster in beautifully restored house.
→ Desnudo Coffee (4.8★ · 0.7 mi) — Best coffee in Austin. Famous brown sugar miso latte!
→ Fleet Coffee (4.7★ · 0.7 mi) — Craft coffee, seasonal specials, cozy neighborhood feel.
→ Cenote (4.5★ · 1.7 mi) — Colorful bungalow patio, great breakfast tacos & local art.

🍺 CRAFT BEER & 🍸 COCKTAILS
→ Blue Owl Brewing (4.7★ · 0.3 mi) — Sour beer specialists. Walk right over!
→ La Holly (4.6★ · 0.4 mi) — Mezcal specialists, taco truck on-site!
→ Chalmers (4.1★ · 1.1 mi) — Massive outdoor sports bar — TVs, food trucks, events.
→ Whisler's (4.6★ · 1.2 mi) — Iconic East Austin craft cocktails, mezcal lounge upstairs.

🎵 LIVE MUSIC
→ Scoot Inn (4.6★ · 1.6 mi) — Historic venue, incredible outdoor stage.

🎉 AUSTIN'S YEAR-ROUND EVENTS — BOOK EARLY!

SPRING
→ SXSW (March) — Music, film, tech takeover. Walk to shows!
→ Rodeo Austin (March) — Two weeks of rodeo and concerts.
→ MotoGP (March) — Racing at Circuit of The Americas.
→ Zilker Kite Festival (April) — Nation's oldest! Free, family-friendly.
→ Pecan Street Festival (May) — Arts and music on historic 6th Street.

SUMMER
→ Blues on the Green — Free outdoor concerts at Zilker Park.
→ Zilker Summer Musical — Free performances under the stars.
→ Austin Pride (August) — Massive parade and festival.
→ Bat Watching — 1.5 million bats emerge nightly from Congress Bridge at sunset!

FALL
→ ACL Music Festival (October) — Two weekends, 140+ acts at Zilker. BOOK EARLY!
→ Formula 1 US Grand Prix (October) — World-class racing plus major concerts at COTA.
→ Austin Film Festival — Top indie films and screenings.
→ Texas Book Festival (November) — Authors at the Capitol.

WINTER
→ Trail of Lights (December) — 2 million lights at Zilker Park. Magical!
→ Free Week (January) — Hundreds of FREE shows citywide.
→ Carnaval Brasileiro (February) — Legendary Brazilian Carnaval since 1975.
→ Austin Marathon (February) — Scenic downtown course.

🏃 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

LADY BIRD LAKE (3 blocks!)
→ 10+ miles hike-and-bike trails with downtown skyline views
→ Famous boardwalk perfect for walking or running
→ Paddleboard and kayak rentals nearby
→ Dog-friendly with off-leash areas

ZILKER PARK (10-min drive)
→ Barton Springs — 68°F natural spring-fed pool year-round
→ Botanical Garden and kayak launch

📍 EAST CESAR CHAVEZ NEIGHBORHOOD
THE place to experience authentic Austin culture:
★ Vibrant street art and murals everywhere
★ Independent boutiques and vintage shops
★ Family-owned taquerias alongside chef-driven restaurants
★ Safe, walkable streets day and night

DISTANCES
→ Downtown: 5 min | Rainey Street: 8 min | South Congress: 10 min
→ Airport: 15 min | Circuit of The Americas: 20 min
🚗 FREE driveway + street parking. No permits!

📋 AMENITIES
✓ Heated plunge pool (year-round) ✓ Firepit & hammock ✓ High-speed fiber WiFi ✓ 65" Smart TV + streaming ✓ Full kitchen with gas stove ✓ Coffee bar ✓ Washer/dryer ✓ Luxury linens & towels ✓ Charcoal grill ✓ Free parking ✓ Smart lock self check-in ✓ Board games ✓ Hairdryer & toiletries

🏡 GOOD TO KNOW
→ Two homes share property (classic East Austin)
→ Courtyard/pool/firepit shared when front bungalow occupied
→ Quiet hours 10pm-7am outdoors
→ Noise monitoring (decibel only—no recording)
→ 100% non-smoking | Max 4 guests | No parties

🔑 CHE