Arete Stay. Like country in the city! Big oak trees only 12 mi. from downtown

Beautiful home, lovely porches and outdoor areas. Hosts nice. Great neighborhood. Master mattress not ideal.

Truly a gem! We loved everything about this cute and accommodating property. The house was perfect with everything that you could need. Highly recommend a stay here. Not far from downtown and easy access to so many places around the city.

My wife and I enjoyed our visit to Austin and Arete Stay. The home is neat, clean and well appointed. We had ample space for ourselves, plus room to entertain either on the back patio or the covered front porch. We have adult children and a grandchild nearby, and the location was perfect for us. The house easily absorbed another 4 adults and a toddler with room to spare. While we had no other folks staying with us, the home is well prepared for such a visit having two full bedrooms and a full bath in an area well away from the en-suite master bedroom.We have stayed in a number of VRBO homes over the years, and Arete Stay ranks at the top. Highly recommended!

Arete Stay is true to its name…..true excellence! The host is amazing. The check in and check out were very smooth and easy. The house is beautiful, comfy and cozy. The host went overboard with all the included amenities! Truly, everything you could think of was provided and included. Yard games, guest toiletries, hand soaps and more. Wow! I’ve stayed in many rental houses, but this one was by far one of the best!! Not only that, but the location was amazing. Only 20-30 minutes to anywhere in Austin. Close to the airport, but a little slice of private country living. We highly recommend and will definitely come back! 10 stars!!

Hello again Rita!Chris Sutton here. We did leave a pair of boots at the Arete House and wanted to contact you to arrange for their return.I accidentally deleted your contact info so I don't know how else to reach you.Please call or text me at 303-885-7234 and let me know how to get the boots back.Thanks

This property is even more gorgeous in person! My family and I (2 adults, 4 yr old, 12 yr old) stayed here for 4 days and had a wonderful experience. We enjoyed all the provided games and loved that we were so close to so many different activities both in Austin and the surrounding areas. Bill and Rita are amazing and so accommodating! We made so many memories here and would love to return in the future. This was exactly what we were looking for, a little bit of home with the luxury of vacation. Highly recommend.

Wow! What a wonderful time we have had at Arete Stay! Everything was absolutely perfect! From the beautiful exterior of the home to the clean and cozy interior that was stocked with everything we needed and more! We agree that this is the best rental we’ve ever had and plan to stay here many more times while visiting in Austin. We love it here!Bill & Rita are awesome hosts who have such a great attention to every detail we could have imagined. Looking forward to our next visit at Arete Stay!Thank you, Bill & Rita!

Our stay here was wonderful! We came to Austin for the weekend and the home was spacious with a FABULOUS porch that made for really lovely mornings together. It felt tucked away but also close to everything we needed. The kitchen was really well stocked, and it was easy to feel at home. It was plenty clean for us! I am a bit of a nut when it comes to cleanliness so I wasn’t thrilled with grime in the refrigerator, but overall had absolutely no impact on how pleasant the stay was. The cofffee bar, snacks left out, and really smooth communication with the hosts made everything feel easy. Our group would stay here again!!

Beautiful, cozy home. We loved how well stocked the house was and the location of the property was unbeatable. Very peaceful

This VRBO was nothing short of magical. From the moment we arrived, we knew we found a hidden gem. The home was spotless, and fully equipped with everything we could need, including a welcome basket with snacks and coffee pods.The location was perfect, peaceful and private, yet just minutes from restaurants, shops, and attractions.Our hosts were incredibly friendly, and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was perfect.Every part of our stay exceeded expectations. We didnt want to leave. We will definitely stay here again. Thank you Rita and Bill!!!

Bill and Rita were wonderful, house was beautiful..

Beautiful property, quiet and serene. Bill and Rita have thought of everything. Very comfortable, everything there is top notch. They're only 15 minutes from downtown Austin and it's worth a few extra minutes of travel to stay in such a nice place. We will stay there again the next time we are in Austin!

We had a great 13 night stay at this location which was a 2 minute drive from our daughter’s home.The pool adjacent to the rental is possibly available for an additional fee, which was a nice option for our family.A great quality home that was private and quiet.We’ll be using this property again.

Fabulous!

The purpose of our visit was to get my grandson settled into his summer apartment. He has an internship in Austin Tx. The house was just as listed. It was perfect for my granddaughter, cousin and myself. The house was clean, nicely decorated and comfortable. The hosts were wonderful and available when needed. If in the area, I would definitely choose to stay there again.

Truly could not have imagined a better stay. Rita went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed for our first roadtrip with our baby - from high chairs, to bouncers, to crib, etc. The house and property truly cannot be beat - it’s hard to find that type of seclusion and peace but still be within minutes from all Austin has to offer. We would stay here again and again!

My family and I stayed here for a wedding. The owners were very accommodating and went above and beyond to ensure we had a comfortable stay. The property and rooms were very clean and modern. Loved the breakfast nook with keurig and snacks. The decor and style of the home was very relaxing, with layout being spacious enough to accommodate six adults comfortably. Rita and Bill were very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. Great location, close to downtown Austin and Dripping Springs, but private enough (at the end of a dead-end road) to feel more secluded. Thanks for a great stay! Enjoyed listening to the chatty morning doves every morning as well.

We had everything we needed at the property. Bill and Rita are great hosts and are in a separate house on the property which allows them to assist immediately whenever there is something you need. The location is great and silent. I would book again!

Rita and Bill are incredibly kind and helpful hoats. Rita was great at communicating prior to stay. They stay on the property so it was convenient for them to help when the lock ran out of battery. Bill also greeted us when we arrived and offered to help us with our bagsThe home is very clean spacious (we had 5 adults and 2 kids) and had everything you could need. Bill and Rita are thoughtful and have extra amenities, games for kids, toileteries, etc. We very much enjoyed our stay and were very happy. Will be back next time!

This was one of the best VRBO properties- scratch that it was the best- that my family has ever stayed at. Perfect size, perfect backyard, exactly as advertised. Great communication with hosts.

We didn’t realize how lucky we would be when we booked this fine house for a weekend out in Austin with my family. Bill and Rita were so kind and we felt welcomed by them and the house. Perfect location for getting into Austin and still having a quiet and cozy place to retire every evening

I'd give 6 stars if I could. One of the best experiences I've ever had with VRBO. Would go back to visit Austin and I wouldn't book anywhere else to stay! Thank you!

Bill and Rita were excellent hosts. They were very responsive with all communication. The home is well cared for, cozy, and pleasant. We can't wait to come back for our next trip to Austin.

Great location. Quiet space with outside space for kiddos to run around. Lots of board games to have fun inside as well! Great hosts!

This is an amazing property. Beautifully designed with master and guest rooms on opposite sides of the home. Surrounded by trees you surely don’t feel like a major city is a few blocks away. It’s quiet at night and we had all the comforts of home. We were so appreciative of how calming the home was as we arrived both nights exhausted. Thank you for our stay. We can’t wait to come back.