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Austin, Texas
Architectural Gem, Heated Pool | Travis Heights
House
4 bedrooms
4 beds
3 baths
8 guests
Welcome to the Alterstudio House! Private Heated Pool and Patio. Guest Queen
Large Family Room Overlooking the Private Pool and Patio.
Large Gourmet Kitchen and Bar.Private Backyard with Plenty of Social Space.
Dining
Plenty of Room for Entertaining Family and Friends. High Ceilings, Original Art, and Plenty of Comfort. This a Showplace Ready to Impress.
Master King
Summary
This award-winning modern masterpiece sits in the quiet Travis Heights neighborhood, steps from famous South Congress. This unique home features a chef's kitchen, skylights, high ceilings, concrete floors, a private backyard with outdoor dining space, a comfortable seating area and a pool. This is an incredible home for a large family or group of friends and perfectly accommodates a work from home lifestyle with multiple desks and spaces to work. Great wifi throughout!
Space
The Alterstudio designed home is a substantial renovation and expansion of a 1927 bungalow paired with a new sculptural structure clad in black-stained cypress, connected via a glass entry bridge. This 2,250 sq ft home is split into two zones; one for living and socializing, and the other for relaxing and sleeping – and by entering in the middle, both sides appear in dialogue with each other. Elements from the original bungalow were reclaimed and used throughout the home. The outdoor space includes a beautiful large table with seating for 10, an additional lounge area, and a heated pool protected by a lockable gate. The patio area is accented with Austin touches like edison lights hung from the trees and local plants. The front yard has a net swing hanging from a gorgeous live oak. NOTE: Pool heating is available during the months of October - April and requires an additional fee. Please read section "Other things to note" for heating fees. Kid and adult friendly entertainment options include board games, toys, kid micro scooters, 3 smart TVs, Sonos and an Xbox. Also, please review the LONG-TERM STAY - ADDITIONAL FEES section below. Stays over 29 days are waived from paying the State and Local Hotel Tax. However, there are additional fees we need to collect for damage coverage and housekeeping. LONG TERM STAY - ADDITIONAL FEES FOR STAYS OVER 29 days. In compliance with our policies for long term stays, we need to collect a few additional fees from you before guaranteeing this reservation. Please see below and reply here with any questions. Your guest ambassador will reply shortly and be available to assist you where needed. Trust & Safety Fee: As part of our effort to help you relax and enjoy your stay, we have partnered with Safely.com to provide you with $1,500 of accidental coverage in place of a security deposit. A portion of the cost for this protection was included in your rental rate and fees and covers you for accidental damages during your stay. The Safely fee for nights over 30 days is $200, $50 of which was already collected. Please be on the lookout for a payment request or resolution request for the balance of $150 and ensure the balance gets paid and guarantee your reservation. NOTE: The Trust and Safety Fee is refundable only if the reservation is canceled in writing at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the arrival date. Additional Cleaning Fee: We do require additional cleaning fees for guests staying longer than 3 weeks. Your Guest Ambassador will coordinate the cleaning schedule for a minimum of once every 2 weeks. You can request cleanings more frequently if desired. Additional cleaning charges will be sent using a payment request or resolution request, immediately following the cleaning.
Guest Access
We offer self check-in. All Portoro's properties use smart locks. •We cannot guarantee early check-ins or late checkouts in advance. If the house happens to be ready earlier than our standard 4pm check-in time on the day of your arrival, we, in most cases will allow an early check-in. If your need for an early check-in or late checkout is great, your best option is to book the night prior to or after your arrival/departure.
Getting Around
Austin offers plenty of transportation options. Ride sharing, micro mobility, and mass transit are available everywhere. The airport is just 15 minutes away.
Others Things to Note
Prior to check-in, we will send you detailed directions to ensure a seamless arrival. Pack n Plays or High Chairs must be requested prior to arrival. Parking enough for 1 car in the carport, and plenty of curbside parking in front of the house. No parties please. Quietly entertaining a few friends is fine, but nothing larger. This is a dense neighborhood and surrounding houses are sensitive to noise. Pool Heating Fees (Available October - April): --NOTE: The hot tub heating is complimentary and does not require additional fees --For guests wanting to heat the pool, we do charge a fee of $75 per night. --How to pay fees: Portoro will send guests an invoice or resolution requests (depending on the booking channel) and heating fees must be paid in advance of guests checkin. HOTEL TAX COLLECTION: Both the City of Austin and the State of Texas requires all hotel and vacation rental hosts to collect hotel tax. We collect these two taxes within the booking transaction. The state requires 6% and the city requires 11%. YOU ARE HELPING: A portion of the city hotel tax helps support Austin's musicians and related businesses. Portoro is your host during your stay and will be there to answer any questions you may have about the home or the surrounding area. NOTE: We follow the CDC and Airbnb Recommended Cleaning Guidelines. You can rest assured this property has been completely sanitized prior to check-in.
Amenities
Air conditioning
BBQ grill
Garden or backyard
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Hair dryer
Hot water
Shampoo
Towels provided
Bed linens
Dryer
34 more
Accommodation
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed
Bedroom 4
1 king bed
Terms & Rules
Pets are not allowed
Suitable for Children
Suitable for Infants
**VERY IMPORTANT - All Guests must comply with our house rules. Not doing so will require loss of deposit and possible eviction. 1. Maximum Overnight Occupancy is 8 people. Please make sure you enter the proper number of guests that will be staying in the home when booking. 2. We love our neighbors! Quiet hours are from 10 PM - 8 AM daily. No outside noise after 10:00PM 3. No Smoking. 4. Pets are not allowed. 5. Except for families with children, ALL guests must be at least 25 years of age with photo ID proof of age for each guest. 6. Third Party Bookings require additional details and approval from Portoro before booking. 7. Small Gatherings and events with non-overnight guests require pre-approval, deposit, and additional contract. 8. Guest CHECK OUT considerations will be sent the day before departure. 9. Guests are expected to follow ALL check-out instructions as listed in the House Manual, including notifying the host at the time of departure. 10. To ensure your safety and proper access to the home and all of our guest features, ALL guests are required to read the house manual upon arrival, notify Portoro with any questions. Known damages incurred during your stay (Stains and spills on linens, furniture, rugs) must be reported to the property manager immediately. Only artificial candles are allowed. No burning of natural candles inside or outside of the home. Closets and cabinets labeled as “Owner Use Only” are off-limits to guests. Please be respectful and never take items from these areas. Evidence of damage to the home will result in an additional cleaning fee of $250, plus the cost of damages to the home. Reservations made during Festivals and Conferences are non-refundable, i.e., SXSW, ACL, F-1, etc. We cannot guarantee early check-ins or late checkouts in advance. If the house happens to be ready earlier than our standard 4pm check-in time on the day of your arrival, we will message you and let you know once it's ready. Late checkouts are almost never possible. On the rare occasion that it is possible to check in early or checkout late, there will be a fee for anything outside of a one-hour window within our standard times. If your need for an early check-in or late checkout is great, your best option is to book the night prior to or after your arrival/departure.
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$1001
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Check-in: After 4pm • Check-out: Before 11am
Location
Austin, Texas. Exact location is provided after booking is confirmed.
Neighborhood
This home sits in the quiet Travis Heights neighborhood, steps from the vibrant South Congress scene with the best restaurants, music venues, and shopping in Austin! Just 2 miles to downtown and 5 miles to the UT campus. This house is in the center of everything! There’s nothing like South Congress anywhere else in Austin and has been featured in movies, TV shows, and commercials worldwide. Notable hot spots close by: Joe’s Coffee, Guero’s (Mexican), Homeslice Pizza, Perla’s (Seafood), June’s (Fine Dining), Otoko (Sushi), Hopdoddy Burger Bar, Continental Club (Historic Music Venue), C-Boys (Music Venue), and the best retail shopping in Austin – mostly local and designer brands.
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