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In Historic Bouldin Creek, this southside bungalow is nestled under the canopy of Live Oak trees. With 3 bedrooms and a private deck with seating area, propane grill, and fire pit area, you can unwind in comfort. Enjoy free WiFi and parking while exploring SOCO shops and restaurants within walking distance.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Walk to SOCO - South 1st Launch Pad!

  • Cozy up under the canopy of Live Oak trees in this southside bungalow. The house, located in Historic Bouldin Creek, is home to Austin's old hippies and young techies and features 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms with Queen Sleeper Sofa in the living room and can sleep 8 guests. This neighborhood captures the nostalgia felt for an idealized time in small-town Austin. We invite you to your home away from home where you can walk to all the SOCO and South 1st shops, cafes and restaurants. See for yourself why this area is among Austin's most treasured neighborhoods.

    House Details
    MAIN LEVEL
    Main Living Room with Smart TV + Fully Equipped Kitchen + Dining Room
    Primary Bedroom with King Bed and Smart TV + Ensuite Bathroom with Shower

    UPPER LEVEL
    Guest Bedroom with Queen Bed
    Guest Bedroom with Queen Bed
    Shared Bathroom with Tub and Shower

    OUTDOOR SPACE
    Private Deck with Seating Area + Propane Grill + Fire Pit Area

    Close Eats
    Matt 's El Rancho, Loro, Soup Peddler Real Food and Juice Bar, The Austin Beer Garden and Brewing Co., Easy Tiger, Home Slice Pizza, Hopdoddy Burger Bar, Perla's, Thai Fresh

    Nearby Shops
    Reformation, Parts and Labour, Allens Boots, South Congress Books, Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds, Bloomers and Frocks, Everlane, Toms, Madewell, Limbo Jewelry

    Not Far Away Fun
    Broken Spoke, Butler Pitch and Putt, Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead, Peter Pan Mini-Golf, Downtown Austin, Rainey Street, Crux Climbing Center South, Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden

    Things to Know
    Please pay close attention to the following: Non-compliance could result in sizable fines.
    -A 3-night minimum stay may be required.
    -The maximum occupancy is 8 adults.
    -Rental Agreement must be e-signed after booking, which requests the names and ages of adult guests.
    -Bachelor/Bachelorette groups must all be over 30 years old.
    -Age restrictions apply. Please inquire for more information.
    -Additional deposits may be required.
    -Pets need prior approval. Please reach out for more information about Pet Fees and Refundable Pet Deposits.
    -To keep our home beautiful, we ask that you not hang decorations on the walls. Tape, tacks, and other adhesives tend to peel paint and leave marks, etc. Glitter and confetti decor are also prohibited both inside and outside. Evidence will result in an additional cleaning fee of $250, plus the cost of damages to home.
    -Enjoy a smoke, just not inside. Please ensure all doors and windows are shut and dispose of your ends in the outdoor trash bins. Indoor smoking will result in a sizable fine.
    -Reservations made during Festivals and Conferences are non-refundable, i.e., SXSW, ACL, F-1, etc.

    The Established Standard
    personal account manager
    24-hour self-check-in and guest support
    free WiFi
    free parking
    dishes, glasses, and essential cookware
    fresh linens
    fresh towels
    comfy beds
    shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hand soap
    hairdryers
    iron and ironing board

    Follow us on Instagram: @rentersclub

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in 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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

About the neighborhood

Located in South Congress, a neighborhood in Austin, this vacation home is in a rural area. South Congress Avenue and Sixth Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lady Bird Lake and Zilker Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Moody Center or Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours. Visit our Austin travel guide
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What's nearby

  • South First Street
    South First Street
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South Congress Avenue
    South Congress Avenue
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Austin_StEdwardsUniversity_6238405-2
    St. Edward's University
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lady Bird Lake
    Lady Bird Lake
    2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Palmer Events Center
    3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station
    10 min drive
  • Downtown Station
    10 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • C-Boy's Heart & Soul
    6 min walk
  • Once Over Coffee Bar
    5 min walk
  • Torchy's Tacos
    4 min walk
  • Magnolia Cafe
    5 min walk
  • Elizabeth Street Café
    7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to SOCO - South 1st Launch Pad! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Where is Walk to SOCO - South 1st Launch Pad! located?

Located in South Congress, this vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from South Congress Avenue and within 3 mi (5 km) of University of Texas at Austin and Sixth Street. Zilker Park is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

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Walk to SOCO - South 1st Launch Pad! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location — easy walking distance to all the shopping, restaurants, and bars on South Congress. The place was clean and just as described. It didn’t have a lot of extra amenities, but it worked perfectly for our needs and was a convenient home base for our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for a girl's college room mate reunion. Place was great, hiply furnished very clean with good linens too. Walkable to so many eateries and boutiques and about a mile to downtown and everything around Ladybird Lake. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, walking distance to many great restaurants and cute vintage shops. A nice hangout space for our family weekend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Austin wedding

Great place arch fair price. Walkable to so many great food spots. Would stay there again !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Great location!

Nice comfortable property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Everything you need

Our stay was comfortable and the house was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Great stay!

My friends and I (7 total) stayed here during our time at ACL. It’s about a 45 min walk to and from Zilker Park and conveniently located around lots of bars and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shelly k.

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

Fun Times in SOCO

This home was very clean, attractive and in a safe, fun neighborhood. We were so close to great food and attractions. All of the beds were really comfortable, which is important when you're away from home. The owners were very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

F1 weekend

Great property in very convenient location. Could walk to many places or easily get in an out of the city
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

SoCo

Great location close to
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Best Location in Austin!

Wonderful home and property with room for everyone! Two big screens, lovely and private outdoor patio space, full sized kitchen, and short walk to South Congress and cool neighborhoods!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Girls trip

Worked well for four of us. The house is within walking distance to many restaurants and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Debra W.

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

South First Launch Pad

The location is great! Easy check in with prompt response from host. Could use a better cleaning. All in all we were satisfied and happy with the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Felt like home

I don’t know what it was about this house, but it felt like home. This was the second time using the Rental Club and they have been the best so far as far as stocking the house with the bare essentials. The location was great. We walked down to 1st street for coffee and some cool shops. Also walked to South Congress will absolutely look to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
This property is ideally located and very walkable. The beds and linens appeared new and were comfortable, and the kitchen is adequately stocked for a short stay. That said, while the house sleeps eight, there are only five dining chairs.The rental company assured us they will add more spoons (there were only six) and ensure the correct products are in the labeled containers. I’m still not entirely sure what I was conditioning my hair with for most of the stay.Our biggest issue was the heating, and because of that, I would not recommend staying here in cold weather. We were unable to heat the downstairs, while the upstairs became hot. We ended up sitting on the floor upstairs rather than using the living room. We were told someone would come to fix the issue, but we didn’t receive follow-up or see any improvement. Thankfully, two space heaters were provided, which at least allowed us to eat at the kitchen table comfortably.Overall, this is a great place in warmer months, but not a good choice for winter stays.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

ACL Weekend Stay

This property and its management are incredible. The online description and pictures were accurate, and any questions that I had before our stay were answered with detail by the property management. I would like to give a special thank you to DeAnna. Prior to our stay, she called and gave advice and recommendations for our ACL plans. She even had hats, water bottles, sunscreen, and other goodies set up for us at the house upon arrival. The house was close enough to ride scooters or walk to Zilker Park for ACL - 10/10!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff E.

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

Mostly great

The place is nice, easy to find, and in a good location that met our needs. The only knocks are 1. We turned on the ice maker only to find out the next day that it leaks. Would have been nice to know that was why it was shut off 2 house needs some minor repairs 3. Listing and the ‘book’ state there are smart TV’s in each room. This is not the case. Not a problem but don’t say it if it’s not true. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in SoCongress. Close to all you could want. Lovely!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot in a quiet neighborhood! Very clean and close to the fun areas. Would stay there again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Austin girls getaway

Superb location within walkable distance to S. Congress Ave. that has lots of restaurants, shops and bars!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Pat S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This house is in a great location, but definitely could use some TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

barclay t.

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

Great location

Great location. Comfortable space. Easy to reach host if any questions arise. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt A.

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

Great time for F1

Perfect house for family of 6 staying for the Austin F1 weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Austin

Really nice location. Easy walk to South Congress. Nice outdoor space.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Perfect Location

The house was wonderful and the location was perfect. Walked to restaurants and shopping with ease. Including a photo of the outside because we had a little trouble deciding which house it was when we first arrived. House was exactly as described in the listing. Beds were comfortable and all was very clean. Tip: Go see someone at the Continental Club. We went on Saturday afternoon and really enjoyed it. Love the history.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025