Walk to Zilker Barton Springs 5BR 3BA Villa Sleeps 14

Summary:
Spacious 5-bedroom home just steps away from it all: Barton Springs, Zilker Park, Lady Bird Lake, the best restaurants, cafes, and bars on South Lamar, and more. Downtown and SoCo 5 minutes by car. Well-appointed bedrooms with luxury linens, inviting living space, dining room with extendable table for big groups, and large backyard. Located in the gorgeous and safe Zilker neighborhood, the house is ideal for families, friends, or anyone seeking comfort and convenience.

TheSpace:
This two-story home features 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms with thoughtful design throughout. The spacious first floor offers an inviting living room, formal dining room, and a well-appointed kitchen with adjacent dinette for casual meals. A convenient laundry room is located just off the kitchen. A bedroom that doubles as a den/TV room (equipped with sleeper sofa) has an en suite bathroom with shower.

Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms including the generous master suite with its en suite bathroom featuring both a relaxing bathtub and separate walk-in shower. One special bedroom with twin beds connects directly to the master through a sliding door while maintaining independent hallway access—perfect for young children or as a flexible nursery.

The floor plan balances communal living spaces with private retreats, creating an ideal environment for families or those who love to entertain while still having personal space.

Guest Access:
Guests have full and private access to the entire house (except the garage).

Free parking is available on the street and behind the house (driveway access via Treadwell Street).

Other Things to Note:
This is an Austin family-owned home. Our place isn't operated by a big rental management company or owned by an investment group. We put a lot of thought and love into designing it and making it as comfortable for you as possible. We want you to have the best experience and enjoy your stay with us!

Please keep in mind that this is a residential neighborhood. We expect guests to respect our neighbors like they would their own. We want all of our guests to have a fabulous time while being respectful of the surrounding community. All guests should abide by quiet hours, be mindful when parking (so as not to block driveways or make it difficult for others to park), and minimize noise when using the outdoor spaces.

We allow pets (provided that guests notify us in advance and that each pet is up to date on anti-flea treatment). Guests must pay a $50 fee per pet. Any additional cleaning that needs to take place due to a pet (for example, excessive fur on furniture or dog poop in the yard) will be billed to the guest.

This location is extremely walkable (rare for Austin). Here are some of our favorite locations in the area with approximate walking times:

ZILKER PARK, BARTON SPRINGS + MORE
- Barton Springs Pool - natural spring-fed swimming pool (12 minute walk to South Gate)
- Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail (10-15 minute walk)
- Zilker Park Great Lawn - perfect for picnics and outdoor activities (10-15 minute walk)
- Umlauf Sculpture Garden (15 minute walk)
- Zilker Kayak/paddleboard rentals (18 minute walk)
- Auditorium Shores - event space dog park (20 minute walk)

BARTON SPRINGS ROAD (10-20 minute walk)
- Chuy's - iconic Tex-Mex restaurant
- Juliet Italian Kitchen
- Barton Springs Saloon
- Lou's - rotisserie and drinks with patio seating
- The Picnic - Food Truck Park
- Austin's Select Market - specialty grocery store
- La Alma - Mexican cuisine across from Auditorium Shores
- Terry Black's BBQ - authentic Texas barbecue
- Green Mesquite BBQ - longtime BBQ joint with live music

LAMAR UNION PLAZA (10 minute walk)
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
- TLC Austin - seafood restaurant
- Caffe Medici - coffee shop
- Lick Honest Ice Creams
- Shake Shack
- Antonelli's Cheese Tasting Room
- The Highball - bar with karaoke rooms and bowling

SOUTH LAMAR RESTAURANTS/BARS (10-20 minute walk)
- Uchi - award-winning Japanese fusion
- Odd Duck - excellent farm-to-table cuisine
- Loro - Asian smokehouse by chefs Tyson Cole and Aaron Franklin
- Eberly - upscale American dining in a beautiful space
- Postino - wine bar with bruschetta boards
- Soto - contemporary Japanese restaurant
- Mandala Kitchen & Bar - Vietnamese fusion
- Gibson Bar - popular cocktail bar with retro vibe
- Maudie's Tex-Mex - local favorite with patio seating
- Merritt Coffee - specialty coffee shop

PLAYGROUNDS
- Zilker Park Playground - adjacent to Barton Springs and Zilker Zephyr mini train (15-20 minute walk)
- Butler Park Playground - expansive and unique playground with view of Austin skyline (15 minute walk)
- Little Zilker Park - neighborhood park near elementary school (20-25 minute walk)

AND MORE!
- Downtown (30-40 minute walk via pedestrian bridge across Lady Bird Lake)
- Peter Pan Mini Golf - quirky Austin landmark (17 minute walk)
- South 1st Street - eclectic shops and restaurants (30 minute walk)
- South Congress Avenue shopping district (40 minute walk)