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South Congress, Pool Table, King Beds | Portoro

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Outdoor dining
5 bedrooms, travel cot, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, offices
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Austin, Texas
  • South Congress Avenue
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • St. Edward's University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sixth Street
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Austin

With a stay at this vacation home in Austin (East Congress), you'll be a 4-minute drive from South Congress Avenue and 9 minutes from Austin Convention Center. .This vacation home is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Sixth Street and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from University of Texas at Austin.

What's nearby

  • South Congress Avenue - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • St. Edward's University - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Austin Convention Center - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Sixth Street - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Zilker Park - 10 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Plaza Saltillo Station - 15 min drive
  • Austin Station - 16 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Twin Peaks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Chick - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gangnam Korean BBQ - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

South Congress, Pool Table, King Beds | Portoro

Summary:
Fully renovated home sits just 10 minutes south of DT Austin along historic South Congress Ave. Our home features 1600 sqft, 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The oversized fifth bedroom/bonus room features a sleeper sofa & pool table! The enclosed patio includes a shuffle board table! Step outside to enjoy the deck under the Austin sky.

The Space:
Please note, all guests staying at a Portoro home are required to sign a rental agreement and provide a valid form of ID.

With room for everyone to hang and spread out, this the perfect spot for short or long term stays near downtown Austin. Pet friendly with a fully fenced in yard and tile floors makes traveling with pets a breeze.

Guest Access:
We offer convenient keyless door codes for self-check-in. Portoro Homes uses smart locks with check-in details provided 48 hours prior to arrival by email and text message.

• Early check-ins or late check-outs: If the property happens to be ready earlier than the standard 4 pm check-in time on the day of your arrival, in most cases an early arrival option may be available when confirmed with the main office. Late check-outs must be confirmed with main office staff prior to the date of departure.

The Neighborhood:
Battle Bend Springs is a quiet neighborhood just 10 minutes south of Downtown Austin. Walk to the neighborhood park or breweries and coffee shops on East St Elmo

Getting Around:
Uber & Lyft are readily available in Austin

Other Things to Note:
Please pay close attention to following the house rules. Non compliance could result in sizable fines.
- All guests staying at one of our Portoro Homes are required to sign (esignature) a rental agreement and complete identity registration.
- Age restrictions apply. Reservation holder must be 25 years of age.
- All guests must be included on the guest list and not exceed the maximum number stated on the listing.
- Upon arrival, we aim to ensure your safety, proper access to the home, and guest features. ALL guests are required to read the house manual upon arrival. Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Portoro.
- Known damages incurred during your stay must be reported to the property manager immediately.
- Before check in, we will send you detailed directions to ensure a seamless arrival.
- Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.
- We cannot guarantee early check ins or late checkouts. When it is possible to check in early or check out 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 check out is great, your best option is to book an additional night.
- Some homes offer pools/hot tubs. There is no guard around the water features when available. Use at your own risk.
- Some homes have cameras for external monitoring only.
- Stays over 29 days – please inquire separately for terms and conditions.
- 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.
- This home is pet-friendly. Please note, only dogs allowed and 50lb weight limit, up to 2 dogs per stay. $150.00 fee applies, per stay, per pet.
- This is a No Smoking property. Penalty fees for violations will apply and you may be asked to vacate the premises with no refund at the discretion of the Host.

Interaction with Guests:
Portoro Homes communicates via email and phone. After a booking is confirmed, rental agreement will be emailed to the guest for e-signature. Check-in instructions are sent by email and text message 48 hours prior to arrival date (keyless entry). We offer convenient keyless entry for self-check with no need to stop in at a local office. We do typically check in with guests by email/text 1-2 times during their stays to ensure a 5-star experience and remain available for any questions/inquiries. We are available to guests 24/7.

We follow the CDC and Airbnb Recommended Cleaning Guidelines. You can rest assured this property has been completely sanitized prior to check-in.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

dijohomes

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

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South Congress, Pool Table, King Beds | Portoro Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Shawn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not as expected
We enjoyed our time in Austin. The house was fair. We felt as if the pictures in the house advertisement were deceptive, especially the back deck. You wouldn't want to sit in the back yard. The BBQ was covered in leaves unclean. The kitchen didn't have the pans needed to cook a meal or any kind of pantry (only Salt and Pepper provided). We made the best of it, but it wasn't our normal VRBO stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Austin Weekend Getaway
Great location and value, overall exceptional choice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Thanksgiving / Vacation (Nov. 2024)
The home was ideal for our family. The "kids" (18-21) were able to keep occupied with the pool table and shuffleboard, as were the adults at times. We were able to prepare a great Thanksgiving dinner with a little room to spare in the kitchen. We'd brought a card table and were able to accommodate all eleven bodies quite comfortably. Out back was perfect for these New Englanders to enjoy a little more warm temperatures than we came home to. Folks in the neighborhood were very quiet as well. Most noise came from the birds chirping. :-). It was a wonderful surprise when someone put the trash to the curb for us. A couple of our elders couldn't easily get into the higher beds. We picked up a little stool to help with that. Beds were quite comfy and sounds from room-to-room were virtually non-existent. Loved the water pressure in the showers! We enjoyed our ten days. Some home cooking, some restaurant visits. All good. Matt's El Rancho 10/10.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Joe T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better with A/C
We had a bit of a rocky start when the A/C cut out the evening of our arrival. I called the number provided at 9:30 PM and they said they'd get someone out to look at it. I didn't receive any communication until 2:30 PM the next day when the repair person called. During September in Texas, this is unacceptable. I hadn't realized the property was managed by a company and not an individual. I sent questions and they went unanswered for days. I had to call VRBO customer support who had to call the other company so I could get a response. Not major, but worth noting both shower faucets are plumbed backwards. Other than these things, it was a good, clean place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylee L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Austin in January!
Very cute and cozy! Plenty of space for a lot of people. Beds were comfy and the house was clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
Very comfortable, met our needs perfectly. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022