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TV, DVD player
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

46 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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Austin, TX
  • Place, South Congress Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Edward's University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, South First Street
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About this property

Fantastic SOCO Studio

Absolutely adorable former photo studio, now a lovely vacation rental. Located in the hippest part of town – SOCO (South Congress) with great access to everything that's best about Austin--shopping, restaurants, bars, and major music events.

The studio is an absolute jewel, with round windows, a loft bedroom, and high ceilings downstairs. The space super light and airy, and a happy laid-back Austin vibe. Opens onto a screened porch. Entry through a garden walkway. A real pleasure to be in!

Sleeps 2 or 3 comfortably, 5 if you really like each other.

New bathroom and kitchen. Private entrance, gardens, deck with gas grill, round windows, new high efficiency heat and air, backs onto a creek for great privacy, in a sweet central neighborhood. Super cute hipster music decor.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from South Congress Avenue. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, patio and fenced garden
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute walk from South Congress Avenue and a 5-minute drive from Moody Theater
As a guest of Fantastic SOCO Studio, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and local meal delivery service. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Austin apartment is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside in the garden or on the deck.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outside in the garden or on the deck.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Fantastic SOCO Studio Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harrison R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super easy check in and a cute spot in a great location. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victoria C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute “old Austin” vibes in an excellent location. Walkable neighborhood close to so many things and a lovely host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what I was looking for myself and my dog for a quick work trip. Good location and easy access. I was only there for two nights so it wasn't a big deal, but the bed was a little uncomfortable, and I couldn't get the hot water to work in the bathroom. The bathroom is also in the loft so getting up to go in the middle of the night is an adventure. But it was a great price and fit my needs just fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always such a joy to stay here. Repeat visit several times per year. Super clean, quiet but close to everything. Very consistent in quality. Plenty of cold air and hot water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thank you!

Thank you for the wonderful stay in Austin. Communication with the owner was great, access great. Everything was clean and ready for us when we arrived. We found it to be a very walkable, quiet location. Shout out to The Wheel for providing wonderful craft cocktails and some great local food tips to nearby food trucks and coffee shops. Thank you again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are amazing and they give amazing privacy as thier home is close bye. The studio is very spacious and calming. The bed is super awsome as well as the one upstairs in the loft. I would and will recommend this studio to anyone that wants a cool safe place to chill and see what Austin offers. (AMAZING FOOD AND PEOPLE!)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

matt k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place, Great Location

Everything was as described. Easy in, easy out. Would absolutely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Always perfect

Have been staying here for years. Love it. Really love updates in bath, bird curtains! Perfectly quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly J.

Liked: Cleanliness

two week work stay

Wonderful cozy place to stay. The area is very nice and quiet
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlowe N., Vancouver, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute spot, quiet natural setting, would stay again

Jana was easy to communicate with, had some great local tips, and her place was a perfect hideaway within short distance to everything. The back yard was always alive with birds, and the space was much bigger than it appears in the pictures. 100% would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Trip

Everything was good about property except there was no mention that the only bathroom was up steep loft stairs. My husband has nerve damage in his feet and if I would have known about location of only bathroom I could have made a better decision for him to safely navigate. We had to leave and find a restroom for him to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Always a pleasure

Stayed here a dozen times or more now, so comfortable, clean, and owner is amazing. So quiet and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Always fantastic!

Clean, well appointed, cold AC, wonderful location, nice towels, great owner. Think this is our 6 or more time to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Great location, walkability, and condition. Always enjoy this home, have stayed there about 6 times now.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phattra M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet host and great location

Jana is a kind and sweet host. Her place is in a great locations with a tons of food and entertainment. Although the studio is behind her place but she gave us our privacy. She was very understanding about our dogs and their noise they made. Thank you again for a good experience in our first time in Austin.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher A P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location; Interesting Floor Plan

For the price point, you won't find a better location. South Congress is a block away, and the main shopping and dining on South Congress is a short scooter ride or drive up the road. Even so, the neighborhood is quiet and cozy. The unit's bathroom is upstairs, and those stairs are no joke. We were grateful to find a kid/pet friendly property, but I worried about both (and me) going up and down those stairs. Oh, the back patio is fantastic. The owner uses it frequently, but she was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome As Always

Love this place! This was our 2nd time to stay here & we will definitely be going back. Great accommodations & location. Love that it is dog friendly! Host is amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wyatt J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Phenomenal place and host!

Jana was an awesome host and the studio was perfect. Nice and clean, close to down town, and a great place to spend a weekend. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Texas wedding stay

The guest is a unique, fun space in a great location with lots of great restaurants and coffee shops near by. Host Jana was awesome, she was right there to take off anything you needed. Thank you so much for being a great host!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Home!

I came to Austin with my three college roommates and stayed in Jana’s property and it was so perfect for us! In a great location near SoCo, extremely clean, and Jana made the check in process seamless. Our favorite moments were relaxing on the beautiful screened porch in the morning. Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

April L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, comfy and good location

Great place to stay! The studio was clean and comfortable plus having a small yard was nice for the dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

Liked: Cleanliness

SOCO studio

Really nice property in a nice quiet location within walking distance or short car ride to many local shops, restaurants, and bars. Jana the owner is great as well, very helpful and there if you need anything but also non-obtrusive. One minor inconvenience was that the bathroom was upstairs, and descending the stairs might be a bit tricky for those with disabilities or perhaps the elderly. Other than that, really nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Stay in a Wonderful Location.

Jana was an excellent host for us and very quickly replied to texts whenever we had any questions. The location is through a gate in the back garden easily accessed with a wonderful enclosed patio area where my roommate and I read books to start our morning. It is a short walk to multiple coffee spots and a skip and a jump from many excellent restaurants due to the phenomenal location. I absolutely recommend checking out Cosmic Coffee right down the street when you stay here! There were plenty of fresh towels and clean linen for our stay as well as complimentary shampoo/conditioner/body wash with anything you need in the kitchen for meals if you choose to stay in during the evening. Free parking was a huge plus and the neighborhood was quiet. We had our lil dog Chaco with us and he greatly enjoyed meeting the other dogs of the neighborhood as we went on walks to explore the fun area! Overall - Stay here if you are looking for a fun getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

SOCO Studio

We enjoyed our stay at the SOCO Studio. The location fit our needs perfectly. Our host Jana was very friendly and repaired the handrail to the loft the same day we reported it. The studio was very comfortable and well equipped. We appreciated the fenced yard as we were traveling with our two pups. We would be happy to stay here again on our next visit to Austin.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Good and safe neighborhood, 10 mins from downtown, close to everything else. Owners house is on property, but she’s very courteous and gives you your space. Lovely screened in porch and garden. Place feels bigger than it is, plenty of space for 4 adults, 2 of us shared a bed and the other 2 had their own, could fit another person on the fold out couch. No privacy for sleepers as it’s open to everything. We didn’t mind it as we were just a group of friends. Does have a steep inclined stairs and the only bathroom is upstairs. We ranged from 26-56 and used the stairs fine, even after a visit to 6th street (if you know you know lol) this is a residential neighborhood and like I said you share the space with the owner, so be prepared to be quiet. We didn’t want to disturb anyone so we kept noise to a minimum. All in all great place and location on a budget!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022