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Westlake Hills Retreat Minutes from Downtown

Westlake Hills Retreat Minutes from Downtown

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Gorgeous and open great room with views of the outside welcomes you in the home.
Living area
Dining
The gourmet kitchen with new high end appliances is the heart of the home.
Private kitchen

Overview of Westlake Hills Retreat Minutes from Downtown

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 13316 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

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Austin, TX
  • Popular LocationLake Austin4 min drive
  • Popular LocationZilker Park10 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Texas at Austin15 min drive
  • AirportAustin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)25 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 2, First Floor

Bedroom 3, Second Floor

Bedroom 4, Second Floor

Bedroom 5, Second Floor

Master Bedroom, First Floor

Office 1

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Powder Room

Toilet

En Suite Bathroom 2nd Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Jack & Jill Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom 1st Floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Westlake Hills Retreat Minutes from Downtown

This comfortable retreat in the hills just west of downtown Austin is the ideal location for a family or a group of friends to explore all that Central Texas has to offer: downtown Austin, the hill country, shopping, outdoor recreation, fine restaurants, as well as special events such as UT Football games, Formula 1, Austin City Limits, SXSW and countless others.

For those looking for a quiet and safe retreat, our home is extremely private on a dead-end street off a dead-end street in the Westlake Highlands area of Central Austin. No through traffic means quiet nights with only the sound of night birds and the rustle of the trees. Even though it feels like you are in the country, you are a short 10 minute drive through beautiful hilly quiet roads to downtown Austin, 15 minutes to UT, 30 minutes to F1, 5 minutes to ACL, 10 minutes to SXSW venues and less than 5 minutes to dining & shopping.

The house is 3400 square feet on a wooded half acre. It can sleep up to 10 people in 4 king beds and 1 queen bed. Children or people who don’t mind a fold out couch can double-up on a queen sofa bed in the master bedroom, increasing the occupancy to 12. We can also make up a couch in the study to increase occupancy to 13.

The main floor features the master bedroom with a King bed and an en-suite bathroom with a tub and shower and double vanities. The room also has a couch that folds out into a queen bed. The second bedroom has a queen bed and is next to a half-bath. The main floor also features a great room, a large kitchen with a bar that seats 6 and that opens up to the family room, a dining area that seats 8 and a laundry room with supplies. The outdoor deck wraps around the main floor and features outdoor living and dining areas.

The second floor features a Jack and Jill suite with each bedroom featuring a king bed. The fifth bedroom has a king bed and its own bathroom.

The base rate is for six people, after six, the rate goes up by $75 per person per night.

Need some flexibility on check-in and/or check-out? Check with us for availability and rates.

Outdoor cat on premises has access to the laundry room and garage. If you would like the cat to be removed, we can board him for $50 per night.

Property manager

Anita Benavides
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Shared Pool
Iconic Austin Home + Pool - Hemingway!
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
9.4 out of 10, (29 reviews)
Iconic Austin Home + Pool - Hemingway!

House Rules

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children 2 and under stay free.

Events

No events allowed
Only approved guests are allowed in the home.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$300 per pet fee; pet must have pre-approval.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If discovered after check-in, that more people are in the home, you will incur a $500 change fee. Changes within 48 hours are a $75 rush fee.
Normal per guest/per day charge will also be charged in addition to change fee for aforementioned discovered guests or you will be evicted immediately
- Remove shoes in the house - Sleeping on beds only - Food only in dining areas - Only toilet paper in toilets and soft items through the disposal

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: Only approved guests are allowed in the home.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Austin

Located in Austin, this vacation home is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake, while Austin City Limits and Moody Theater are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Moody Center or Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Austin - 4 min drive
  • Zilker Park - 10 min drive
  • Barton Springs Pool - 13 min drive
  • Sixth Street - 14 min drive
  • University of Texas at Austin - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 14 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 15 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mozart's Coffee Roasters - 9 min drive
  • Hula Hut - 9 min drive
  • Chick-Fil-A - 12 min drive
  • Ski Shores Waterfront Cafe - 25 min drive
  • P. Terry's Burger Stand #6 - 12 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

bob p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Westlake Hills
Great location for us. Quiet, clean and workable house. Common areas very nice. Large deck as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and experience!
Our experience and stay at this property was 5 stars across the board. Communication was quick, property was very clean, and the check-in and check-out process was seamless. Highly recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Austin stay
Beautiful house to stay in.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun girl’s weekend
The property was beautiful, easy to communicate with owner. Had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giselle N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay- Careful at night
I stayed here for my graduation weekend and the house is beautiful. It looks just like the pictures. The host communicated efficiently and it was relatively close to downtown. The weather didn’t lend itself to use the patio as much but it was beautiful. One note I would give to future guests is to be careful driving at night. The neighborhood doesn’t have any streetlights and the roads are winding and hilly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Anita Benavides

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We have three family homes we split our time in. This home, which is located in prestigious Westlake Hills, is the home base. A native Texan, I'm originally from San Antonio, but I've called Austin home ever since I came here to attend the University of Texas. My background is in running non-profit organizations, although I'm currently in my second, third and fourth careers - fashion, interior design, and renting out my house. I love to travel too and I always find ideas when I'm traveling on how to make my home more comfortable for you. I love Austin and all it has to offer and I'm sure you will, too!

Why they chose this property

I'm very happy in my home and I look forward to sharing it with you. It is located in one of the best neighborhoods in Austin. It's so close to downtown, yet you feel the serenity of the natural environment that our neighborhood strives to protect. The house itself is roomy and easy to host a big group. You'll find everything you need and if you don't, I'm just a phone call or text away.

What makes this property unique

Languages:

English, Spanish

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