Fun House, Fantastic Location, Great for Groups, Jacuzzi, Video Games | House in Austin

9.6 (73 Reviews) |   5 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  12 Guests
Bouldin House | Fun House, Fantastic Location, Great for Groups, Jacuzzi, Video Games

5 Bedroom House in Bouldin, Austin

Get lost in the twisting and winding hallways and staircases that lead to hidden rooms, a clocktower and cozy rooftop decks with a giant Live Oak tree growing through it. This is a magical house on a large private estate with tons of charm and personality and spacious indoor and outdoor spaces to enjoy including three stories of decks, a state of the art jacuzzi, and a hidden arcade in a large walk-in closet with a classic Ms. Pacman video console with 60 of the most popular video games (including: Ms. Pacman, Pacman, Galaga, Donkey Kong, Frogger, Galaxian, Space Invaders, Centipede, Phoenix, and many others). Plus, the location is amazing!
The house has it all including a gourmet kitchen, a large jacuzzi, high speed wifi and theater style A/V system. When you are ready to explore Austin, you can walk to just about anything you could want as the house is in the heart of the city a mile south of downtown and a block off charming and entertaining South Congress Avenue (SoCo). Minutes away to all kinds of restaurants, shops, clubs, cafes, Rainey Street, 6th Street, Barton Springs, or to see the bats! This large, comfortable home is a dream rental for people looking to be in the heart of it all, yet feel at home in a creative house on a large, private and peaceful estate.
Perfectly situation for easy Austin enjoyment, we have hosted quite a few families, reunions, a small wedding, girls' weekends, corporate groups for SXSW, and other similar gatherings. We are sorry, no bachelor parties or wild parties of any type please.
From the house, you can walk or bike to hundreds of great restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, music venues, you name it. And the best part is that at the end of a day of exploring and adventure, you are able to return "home" to a comfortably furnished house, cook a meal in the gourmet kitchen, watch a movie on the large screen AV system, enjoy a cocktail on the third story deck with a downtown view, or soak in the large, outdoor jacuzzi. The property is large, heavily treed, and private, and the house, an architectural fantasy, straight out of a C.S. Lewis novel. Spacious and beautiful, artistic and original, this unique house is a true gem and in an exceptional location.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
Only a two minute walk to South Congress or one minute to South 1st Street, both loaded with many Austin treasures. Without having to get into a car, you are able to easily … people-watch while sipping a cup of coffee at: Jo's, Once Over, Mañana or quite a few other unique coffee houses; have breakfast at: Bouldin Creek Cafe, Polvo's, Magnolia Cafe, Torchy's Tacos; have a fresh juice at The Soup Peddler; dine at Guero's, Vespaio, Hopdoddy's, Enoteca, El Mercado, South Congress Cafe, Home Slice Pizza, Lenoir, Boticelli's, Winebelly, Uchi, Elizabeth Street Café, Thai Fresh, Café No Sé or one of fifty restaurants of every cuisine type within a ten minute walk from the house. Also, you can listen to some world-class quality live music at the famous Continental Club, the Hotel San Jose, Guero's, C-Boys, one of a hundred clubs downtown, or stroll past the street performers on South Congress. And then there is the famous Amy's Ice Cream, Gordough's Gourmet Donuts, the many food truck courtyards, visit awesome vintage clothing stores, or pick up groceries from one of the gourmet markets nearby. The list goes on and on. This is truly one of the best locations in all of Austin.
Also, within twenty minutes, you can walk downtown, to 6th Street, 2nd Street, Rainey Street, Auditorium Shores, The Ladybird Lake hike and bike trail, see the bats by the South Congress bridge, or if you are in town for SXSW, make it to the Convention Center. If you don't have time to walk, it is easy to catch a bus or ride-share, rent a bike, or hire a pedi-cab.
The house is ideal for festivals. Whether SXSW, ACL, Formula 1 or one of the many others. It is the best of both worlds. You are close enough to get there easily and quickly, and you also have a spacious and quiet house to come home to for relaxation.
AMENITIES
The house's amenities include a large, deluxe, Jacuzzi-brand hot tub with powerful jets, a landscaped yard with lush gardens, a gas barbeque, three stories of balconies (including one with a downtown view), a sunny and private back deck, two massive and ancient Live Oak Trees with Moroccan lanterns, secret passageways, a spiral staircase into a clocktower, an office, a state of the art A/V system with 48 inch screen, a chef's kitchen and a yoga room. Free parking is available, and the house is clean and private.
QUIRKY CHARM
This house exudes charm. No two rooms are alike. It leans more toward the creative than traditional. Aside from the kitchen, living room, dining room and bathrooms, there are six additional rooms that can be bedrooms or fun rooms depending on the size of your group. There is also a queen-sized sleeper sofa in the living room if extra sleeping space is required. There are two bathrooms, including a high-ceiling cathedral shower with a window in one, and an antique clawfoot tub/shower in the other. The kitchen is full of windows and light, with Thermador stove and appliances, and there is a laundry room with washer and dryer. The living room is spacious and warm. Wifi is available.
This house is precious, and precious to us, so responsible guests only please. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Fun House, Fantastic Location, Great for Groups, Jacuzzi, Video Games is located in Bouldin. Fun House, Fantastic Location, Great for Groups, Jacuzzi, Video Games provides accommodation, featuring Parking, Sports/Activities, Guest Services, among other amenities. This House features Parking, Sports/Activities, Guest Services, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Fun House, Fantastic Location, Great for Groups, Jacuzzi, Video Games has 5 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 12 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Bouldin has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Bouldin, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
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Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
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Fireplace/Heating
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Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
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Kitchen
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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
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: the house is not infant nor toodler-proofed.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

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Jay T.
May 20, 2025 12:19:41 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Very impressed with the house and its design. Super fun and accommodating for a large or small group of friends and family. Cannot beat the proximity to south Austin and incredible restaurants/night life. Highly recommend staying here.
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