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10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11181 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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Austin, TX
  • Zilker Park
    1 min walk
  • Austin City Limits
    13 min walk
  • Barton Springs Pool
    14 min walk
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    22 min drive

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About the area

Austin

Heart of Austin.Your stay at this Barton Hills vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Sixth Street and Austin Convention Center. Also, Zilker Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Zach Theatre is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Zilker Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Austin City Limits - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Barton Springs Pool - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sixth Street - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Austin Convention Center - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 9 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 13 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chuy's Tex-Mex - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪P. Terry's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Barton Springs Saloon - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Casa de Luz - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Picnic Food Trailer Park - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Glass Treehouse-VIEWS, POOL, LAKE, RIVER, GREEN HIKES, KAYAK, SUP, BIKE, CANOE

Costa Rican inspired design that maximizes light and connectivity to nature.

I personally (Lisa) own, manage, designed & built this property. You will receive my highest standard of personal support throughout your stay. NOTHING corporate or sterile here.

* We know you will have the best possible Austin experience here. At this location we provide 6 out of the “usual” top 10 “things to do” in Austin list…and these are all a very short walk away.
* If you are seeking holistic well-being you will be in WALKING DISTANCE to 4 out of the top 7 activities that Austin has to offer (ask for brochure). Austin is a haven for those on a journey toward physical, mental & spiritual wellness.

WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE
About this UNBEATABLE LOCATION:

Property booked on a per person basis.

1) Barton Springs Pool -(simply phenomenal) 3-ACRE FRESHWATER SWIMMING HOLE is only 379 steps away.
2) Kayaking, SUP and canoeing with city views (when lake open)
3) 10 Mile Ladybird Lake LUSH Hike and Bike Trail
4) Botanical Gardens
5) Barton Creek Greenbelt hike
6) Umlauf Sculpture Gardens
7) I am so incredibly honored to be associated with two Austin professionals that can be contracted with separately to bring VERY UNIQUE experiences to your group HERE during your stay.
(1) Perhaps consider a memorable & luxurious hour long sound healing experience in the comfort of this home with wellness sound healing expert Danielle Goldfarb. Please ask for brochure
(2) In-home culinary event or Hill Country winery tour guide Chef Mike Thompson -details below.

Barton (3 Acre-Freshwater) Springs is just ACROSS THE STREET. LADYBIRD LAKE 10 mile hike and bike trail around the lake is right here for you. Practically at your doorstep HAVE IT ALL!! SWIM, CANOE, HIKE & EXPLORE. One of our recent guests told us this property reminded her of an "open air Costa Rican experience ." Another lovely guest said it reminded her of their vacation home in Roatan... I had to look that up.... what a compliment!!! If you are not familiar with Austin, this property and location requires a HUGE FUN introduction… in a second you’ll see why. While we do not have a private pool or a beach. We do have something so UNUSUAL, TRULY SPECTACULAR and special we would love the opportunity for us to introduce you to BARTON SPRINGS Pool, Ladybird Lake, Zilker Park and its potential for you. We also have easy access to miles of Greenbelt hikes.

I kindly urge you to take special note that landscape photos here were taken by me on a 3 mile walk...& it all starts just a few steps away.

We are 7 minutes to ALL THAT IS DOWNTOWN.

QUOTE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL HOLIDAYS and ALL MARCH and ALL OCTOBER dates. (instant booking not accepted)

Early check in fee or drop bag fees $111.00 apply. (& tax) We are a very personalized operation and my very precious cleaning crew friends have to put in extra time and effort to accomplish your request. This arrangement must be made 2 days prior to check in. Please no exceptions. All of this money goes to the prep crew.

IN THE WORDS OF A GUEST... "A 10 minute walk gets you EVERYTHING...spring fed pool, park, rooftop bar, bike and boat rentals, brewery, amazing restaurants, food truck park, top rated BBQ & Sushi, movie theater, Irish pub, LIVE MUSIC, botanical gardens, sculpture garden... the list goes on!!!"

**** Base rate for this property is for 8 guests. Please enter the correct number of guests for accurate quote.

This property is ABSOLUTELY just across the street from Zilker Park and a mere 379 steps to the back gate of Barton Springs Pool. AND the river walk feeding Ladybird Lake.

Briefly, Zilker Park is 358 acres of gorgeous center city park land and within it lies Barton Springs Pool which is fondly described as the crown jewels of Austin -The pool itself measures a whopping 3 ACRES in size, and is fed from underground springs with an average temperature of 68-70 degrees, ideal for year-round swimming. It is NOTHING shy of spectacular. Just search Barton Springs Pool for info.

In addition to Barton Springs Pool, this property has immediate access all of Zilker Park and 10 miles of hike and bike trail surrounding the lake. This is Austin’s social hub for hiking, biking & winter canoeing….RENTALS for ALL of these incredibly fun activities are within WALKING distance. IF you are a WATER lover and a nature lover and a CITY lover- THIS property is for YOU!!

The first thing you will see as you walk into your living space is a huge wrap around deck and dramatic picture window providing expansive views of the aforementioned AMAZING Zilker Park. (You can watch people play in the park and see the back gate of Barton Springs Pool from the deck)

3 sets of French doors open to the park side deck with wonderful breezes which “invite the outdoors in,” providing a truly spectacular experience of the park.

The décor has been described as Costa Rican inspired and offers a tranquil setting through its thoughtful custom use of all natural materials. This includes open beam cedar ceilings throughout, wood and limestone counters, and a solid granite kitchen sink. Bathrooms boast pristine white stucco with sparkling Quartz rock flooring. 2nd living room is luxurious and peaceful with a 70" TV if a game or movie is in order. This second living space doubles as a bunk room for large parties. This property is the complete upper level of a luxury duplex with very private street level entrance. Designed to be a perfect romantic getaway for two or a vibrant family gathering. *see bedroom configuration below.

Nature truly takes center stage in this vacation style Zilker Park property.

****At this property you will also be walking distance to Austin's iconic RESTAURANT ROW on Barton Springs Road…(.numerous bars, restaurants and a food trailer park)
*****If you go the opposite direction of restaurant row, up a hill half a mile away is Alamo Drafthouse theater and many many more upscale restaurants and bars.
****** DOWNTOWN and all that is live entertainment Austin (6th Street, Rainey Street and SOCO are ONLY a 10 minute Uber ride away)
*****Unlauff Sculpture Garden is half a block away.
*****Zilker Park Botanical gardens half mile away
*****Zilker Playground walking distance
*****disc golf course walking distance.

MAYBE ADD TO ALL THIS CRAZY FUN ?????....we have another amazing opportunity for you.... We are nothing shy of being THRILLED and HONORED to be associated with a FABULOUS private Austin chef, Mike Thompson. Mike has been to our properties and can be contracted privately to cater your in home event...whether it be a dinner, brunch or perhaps an in home cooking class or culinary demonstration. Please see his website for the amazing services his company offers....which we might add... we know from personal experience that his privately chauffeured hill country wine tour is INCREDIBLE!!!!!! :)

Since we are so close to the park and downtown a great option would be to have bicycles delivered to you and perhaps do a guided tour. This can be set up by you through Mike's Bikes and Tours. SO - MUCH - FUN!!!

Please inquire for Holiday/special event rates. Minimums stays and RATES apply to holiday and special event dates… These dates have minimum requirements.... not able to auto-quote correctly through the website tool...... All holidays, all March and October dates REQUIRE A QUOTE PRIOER TO BOOKING.

***** PLEASE NOTE **** This property has a City of Austin License and complies w/STR laws. MOST dates carry a base rate up to the first 6 guests and then an additional fee per guest per night applies. (Please see rental document for complete rates clarification) Pet fee $500 for the first pet, $100 for any additional. All pets and all guests ENTERING the property for any duration must be registered and paid, no exceptions. .... HOLIDAY AND ALL MARCH & OCTOBER dates require QUOTE BEFORE BOOKING as FLAT RATES APPLY. The quoting tool on this site is unable to display these rates correctly . *** No parties ***. This property complies w/ all City Ordinances: Dwelling Unit Occupancy Limit, and noise, party and gathering ordinances . These codes are applicable to all short term rentals in Austin

**ALL March, ALL October dates and Holidays require pre-approval and quote prior to booking..... These dates MUST be quoted prior to booking-QUOTE REQUIRED EVEN AFTER INSTANT BOOKING.

QUOTE IS NECESSARY....please inquire for CORRECT RATES for all holidays....as minimum requirements and FLAT RATES APPLY. All October, March AND HOLIDAYS MUST BE AUTHORIZED & APPROVED - EVEN AFTER INSTANT BOOKING.

Our operating license is #V00000914555
City of Austin operating license- policy for this home is as follows:
"Any guest (individual or pet) entering the property, for any duration, must be registered (full names provided) and paid."

5 bedroom, 4 full bath with shower/bathtub

Configuration is:
Master: king
2nd : king
3rd: queen
4th: queen AND 3 twin XL futons. Fun, very unique and fully customizable for your needs, this space is wonderful when used as a private lounge/movie space-70" TV for smaller groups or very fun when used as a bunk room for larger groups… 3 comfy XL twin futon beds have been custom designed into a large oversized lounge sofa space when not used as beds
5th: Small bedroom with one twin bed. Doubles as great reading room for smaller parties.

Please stay informed regarding water safety warning.

Property manager

Lisa

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Ice skating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1944 sq ft (181 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 4 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pet fees apply, please see property description.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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: We are sorry. City law does not allow parties.
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: We are sorry. City law does not allow parties. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number V00000914555

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Cliffside Over "the" Park-really Yessss Adventure Across Street
Cliffside Over "the" Park-really Yessss Adventure Across Street

Glass Treehouse-VIEWS, POOL, LAKE, RIVER, GREEN HIKES, KAYAK, SUP, BIKE, CANOE Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 433 out of 439 reviews" "
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 439 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 439 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Getaway Perfection
I can’t say more wonderful things about this amazing rental and our time in Austin. We had a group of 7 women (besties from college) traveling from all over the US to reunite for a fun girls weekend. We love to shop, be active, eat good food and listen to live music - making Austin an excellent destination. When we saw this rental on VRBO, we knew it would be perfect. Not only is the decor so incredibly unique, I honestly don’t know if there’s a better rental location in Austin. We were a quick walk to the amazing Barton Springs and Zilker Park. You can even follow an easy walking path into downtown. SoCo shopping and restaurants are a quick car ride away (maybe 5-10 min) as are downtown attractions. Really anywhere you want to go is no more than a 5-10 min ride. The host provided a detailed and thoughtful information packet upon booking to help us get a lay of the land (i.e. restaurants, activities, etc nearby). She allowed for an early check-in for a minimal fee and she was so attentive with her communication. We had some fun hats made for our trip and she let us ship them to her and then she personally delivered them to the rental to ensure we received them. Top notch service! We had a truly memorable weekend whether exploring around town or lounging on the awesome porch. You will not regret booking this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Group getaway
IMMACULATE property. Just as described. Incredibly clean accommodations, well appointed kitchen, comfortable sleeping arrangements and lovely decor. Host was very helpful and responsive. The location was excellent. We had plenty of space indoors for 7 adults and the outdoor space felt like we were staying in a resort. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you Lisa!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G., Columbia, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house in a Perfect Location
This house hit the trifecta! A beautifully decorated home, a great location and to top it off, it was extremely well stocked! If ever in Austin again, I would return without hesitation!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shereen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Property
Such a beautiful, unique, meticulous property in an amazing location so close to everything. A lot of thought and attention to detail was put into this property. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Opal C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The BEST VRBO!
I rented this VRBO for my Operations Team to have our yearly meeting. The home was spacious, plenty of beds, lots of bathrooms, a great outdoor space, and relaxing environment. I would definitely recommend this home to anyone looking for a great home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miles M.

Liked: Cleanliness
F1 weekend
Plenty of room for the 9 of us. Great house, great location, and great communication from Lisa!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Staci Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet. Clean. Cool Vibe.
The host was responsive. The space is the upper level of a duplex. Views amazing. Loved the option for indoor or outdoor meeting space. Private. Well appointed. Light and airy environment. Couple things to note: the park across the street has an entrance fee which we weren’t expecting. Additionally, we expected to walk to the local restaurants but there were not paved sidewalks leading from the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Everything was great. Would definitely come back. Thank you Lisa!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT for our Family!
Such a beautiful and inviting home! Ample space for our family with gorgeous sky lights throughout and a fun rustic modern vibe. The location is walking distance to Barton Springs pool for swimming and Zilker Park for hiking along the trails. We had an amazing time and will definitely be returning soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall break with our kids !!
Firstly, I cannot say enough about the location. It’s close to everything, but still off the beaten path. The Owner was attentive and easy to get ahold of for anything. The house was clean and beautiful and they paid attention to the smallest details to ensure our stay was amazing ! Definitely add this to your list of “where I have to stay”!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend
Spectacular property with excellent appointment. Open shelving made it easy to see everything !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Loved the house! Had a great stay! Lots of space for a group and great location! Easy to check in and out of the house. Couldn’t have been better!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
my new home away from home
Staying away from home is typically hard for me. I have owned and operated a high end Furniture store with interior design clients for over twenty five years , so finding something that attracts me is really hard. This home has the WOW factor that I appreciate . You can tell that Linda put in so much love and energy into this home to make sure your experience would be lovely. She is really a kind lady and really cares for her clients. I will be coming back to stay at this property . We also loved walking to the springs for a swim it's magical there and I highly recommend checking out this spot. I loved all the textures in her selection of lighting fixtures and accessories as well . Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful, whimsical spot !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Weekend
We came for a weekend visit with our daughter & grandkids, and it was a perfect weekend! The house is so relaxing, like an oasis - and the layout is so impressive! Relaxing beds and couches, beautiful decor and functional kitchen. The location is steps away from the Barton Creek Pool, where we could just pop over & also near great food places. Truly a gem in Austin!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S., Nashville

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and relaxed stay
Lisa prepared us well so we knew what was available all while enjoying the serene setting of this very comfortable house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raja S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
My high school friends and I were having reunion after 40+ years. Lisa was incredibly kind and made valuable suggestions on what to see and do. We love Austin and would absolutely come back to this charming, comfortable, well stocked home to provide us a space to catch up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly a treehouse we had a lot of fun
Family reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Get Away!
What a wonderful stay! Spacious! Beautiful decor! Lovely views of famous pecan tree and Barton Springs entrance from the deck. Our teenagers also loved it. Our dogs have never been happier! Long walks in the park & refreshing swim in the springs. Museums & fabulous restaurants close by. Lisa was amazing. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Amazing location, beautiful home, great vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dreamy.
Wow. Where to start?? Well, the interior of the house is jaw-dropping. Airy and exotic dreamy. Eye-catching details everywhere you look! Oh, and the wonderful, peaceful deck overlooks Zilker Park. It has a captivating, far-away resort feel. Right in the thick of the coolest action in awesome Austin. Walking distance to all sorts of outdoorsy stuff, including scads of pretty walking trails along the springs. Lots of fun restaurants just down the road. We were smitten.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic VRBO
We rented this charming house for our family to stay during our son's graduation. It comfortably housed six adults. Walking distance to Zilker Park, Lady Bird Trail and fun restaurants. We hope to have family stay here again during their next visit and will recommend it to others. LOVED IT!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay at the Glass Treehouse!
We had an absolutely incredible stay at the Glass Treehouse. The pictures really didn't do it justice. The location couldn't have been more perfect as well - just a quick walk to the Barton Springs/Creek, and a short Uber ride into Downtown Austin. The best of both worlds! Lisa was super accommodative and a great communicator - made an early check-in/late check-out happen for our group. Hope to be able to stay there again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical spot
What a magical place in the best location. We stayed here with family to celebrate my mom’s 70th. Our host, Lisa, was great, had plenty of suggestions, and so responsive. My only regret is that we didn’t stay longer. Such nice evenings on the patio watching the sunset and great days exploring the neighborhood. Definitely would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property in a Perfect Location
We were in Austin with a few family members for our son’s UT graduation. This home was the perfect place to hang out between events. Awesome large backyard patio to hang out on with great views. Very serene and peaceful and quiet. The hostess Lisa was very responsive when we had questions. We will definitely be staying here again when we are in Austin. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy & Beautifully Decorated!
We had a wonderful stay at Lisa's home - such a unique property!! House was immaculate and location outstanding. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024