Family-friendly holiday rentals in Central Austin

Guest house with private driveway and fence.

Centrally located French Place guest house in quiet neighborhood near downtown Austin, UT campus, new Moody Center and stadiums. Local ABIA bus to AUS airport. Private driveway, privacy fence, complete kitchen, washer & dryer, and many amenities. The living area is located on the second floor with a complete free laundry area on the first floor. We provide comfortable accommodations to support the well-being of our guests. Come stay with us for your business, events, or vacation accommodations.

Magical Tiny Home • Hyde Park

This tiny home was lovingly designed by an artist during quarantine, and now you can step into her world! Enjoy the photo books, take a soak in the extra-deep tub, or gaze out the window up in the loft. This is a calm, cottagecore oasis situated in the Hyde Park neighborhood, a five minute walk from Shipe Park and pool, Quack’s Bakery, Julio’s Tex Max, Hyde Park Grill, Juiceland and Antonelli’s Cheese Shop. If you’re into highly organized spaces and library ladders, you’ve found the right spot!

Walkable East Austin Casita (Little House)

This is a trendy, comfortable and convenient guesthouse for spending a fun-filled getaway in East Austin. Our casita is walkable to many of Austin’s hottest spots, including the Moody Center: Austin’s largest music venue. Built in 2020, our guesthouse features a lofted queen-sized bed, a couch with a pull-out twin mattress, an elegant walk-in shower, smart TV, and small appliances including fridge-freezer, microwave, and Nespresso coffee maker. Relax in style as you explore our fun city!

Sunny Second Floor Carriage House Apt in Hyde Park

Explore the city from a peaceful, private second floor carriage house apartment located in Central Austin’s historic Hyde Park neighborhood. Walk tree-lined streets to popular restaurants, parks, and coffee shops. A 10-15 minute stroll gets you to UT, while the Texas Capital, 6th street, ACL, SXSW venues, and much more are easily accessed by bike, scooter, rideshare, and Capital Metro. For guests staying 30 nights or more, I offer a 20% discount— send an inquiry for your dates for a code.

Tiny House, Big Personality w/ Hot Tub

Tiny House Big Personality may be very modest in size, but charisma abounds. . This Tiny house has all the amenities to make you feel like you're truly on vacation. Enjoy the fully equipped kitchen. Cute yard with an outdoor dining area. Lounge in bed with the ultimate 'netflix and chill" projection screen that scrolls down with an easy press of a remote. Plus a full size bathroom with a super roomy shower (more than big enough for two). Close to UT, dining, bars, and great things ATX!

Central Austin Treehouse Studio Apt

The Treehouse Studio is the second (top) floor of a freestanding building behind our house in French Place, providing plenty of privacy. Within a 15-20 minute walk to the Moody Center, the Bass Concert Hall, the UT sports complex and the University of Texas campus, you can avoid (the sometimes horrendous) event traffic and parking fees. The neighborhood also has many great restaurants, bars, coffee shops and even a fringy theater company, all within a few minutes walk.

East Austin Cottage. Close to UT/Moody/Downtown.

Welcome to East Austin Cottage, just minutes from downtown Austin. Relax in our spacious and private cottage—complete with an artisan bathroom topped by a skylight. Unwind on the covered patio with string lights, outdoor TV, and fireplace, then step out to explore the vibrant Eastside and nearby UT campus. With easy access to local restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and concert venues, Cherrywood puts all of Austin at your doorstep. Book your cozy city getaway today!

Modern Bungalow, Art Filled Studio

Central 400sqft peaceful art-filled private studio w/ Queen bed + private entrance in quaint neighborhood. Walk to North Loop eateries and coffee shops (Epoch Coffee, Double Trouble, Tigress Bar, Homeslice Pizza). All new appliances, and beautiful spa like bathroom with walk-in shower. Full kitchen setup w/ large fridge. Safe street parking. Smoke free, no pets. Quiet hours from 10pm-8am (unit is attached to main house and hosts live on-site).

Entire guesthouse hosted by Teresa & Michael

Our garage apartment is nestled in the rear of our backyard with stairs leading to the unit. It's newly renovated. We are walking distance (.2 miles) to all the famous Hyde Park eateries ( Quack's, Curra's, Asti's, etc.). We live on the same property, so you will see us! No smokers please, we like to keep our residence smelling fresh and clean. We will charge you an additional fee if the apartment smells like smoke after your stay.

Modern Tiny House with Private Deck & Nature Trail

Experience The Tiny Shiny—a tranquil micro-home retreat in East Austin. This charming hideaway features a cozy loft bed, full kitchen, and private leafy patio, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. Stay connected with high-speed WiFi while enjoying nature trails and easy access to Austin’s dining and entertainment scene. Ideal for guests seeking a memorable stay that blends urban convenience with serene comfort.

Central/East Maple Ave. Guest House

Maple Guest House is conveniently located 5 minutes from downtown, a couple minutes to the U.T. campus, and walking distance to over 15 East Side bars, restaurants, and coffee shops. Enjoy lots of natural light in our large, all-glass living room surrounded by bamboo; relax by our pool or soak in our hot-tub; and get a great night of sleep on our comfortable mattresses and pillows.

Modern Studio | Hip Area

Walk to restaurants, bars, parks, and concerts from this newly renovated East Austin guest house. Everything is within reach: Nickel City, Paperboy, and Cuantos Tacos (<5 min walk); Franklin's BBQ and East Side Pies (<10 min walk); White Horse, Shangri-La, Waterloo Park, and the Texas Capitol (<20 min walk); and the Moody Center and UT football stadium (30 min walk).