Austin, Texas
Writing Barn
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Escape to this eight acre estate in South Austin, just a short drive from urban enticements. Built in 1954, the aptly named Writing Barn is brimming with books and creative inspiration. Make your own music around the firepit, or queue up a favorite playlist with the WiFi connection. Inviting trails weave through the property, dotted with seating areas ideal for a picnic, a journal entry, or a nightcap. Enjoy the privacy of a lofted living area. Stock the fully equipped kitchen with groceries and share meals in both the interior and exterior dining spaces.
Find eclectic and comfortable seating inside and out. Between the great outdoors and the engaging interior, this cabin home lends itself just as easily to birdwatching as it does to serving three-course meals. On chilly evenings, utilize the two outdoor heaters with a mug of tea in hand. Walk the 8-acre grounds and connect with the rest of your group - up to 20 guests can stay on site with additional rentals. Massive bookshelves in the main living area could keep you occupied for months on end. If your creative energy is more collaborative, open up the folding tables and chairs for additional workspace.
THINGS TO KNOW
Full kitchen (without a dishwasher)
A futon provides an extra sleeping space
There is ample parking in the gravel driveway
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
City/town permit number: 2013-051690 OL
We stayed at the location over the Halloween weekend, of the many places we've stayed in Austin this was a great option. Very near to everything but had a woodsy-remote feel to it. I really have no complaints about the property itself. However the property manager, Vacasa, was awful - we were locked out the first night, the key code provided worked but there was another lock without a key. We sat in the heat for about an hour before we could get Vacasa to get to work. They would say the responsibility was on the Local Manager to take care of but that Local Manager never called us. The second time we called that evening, we were hung up on. Finally, someone texted that a locksmith was on the way, at that point, it was approaching 9 p.m. so we made other arrangements for the evening. Vacasa said they were submitting for a Max refund and proceeded to not provide updates though they promised to have this resolved before we departed on 11/1. I followed up daily and never got anywhere. Finally, on Friday 11/3 I got a text that they were refunding me half of one night's stay - we weren't even able to stay the first night. I received no explanation for the reasoning for that amount and again the main Vacasa phone line said it was already resolved so they had limited ability to do anything. They put a note in the system for the local manager to reach out - that person has never reached out during this entire time so I am not hopeful. Property 5/5 Vacasa 1/5.
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