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Arete Stay. Like country in the city! Big oak trees only 12 mi. from downtown

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A spacious dining area with a wooden railing, a large clock, and a rustic barn-style door. - Arete Stay. Like country in the city! Big oak trees only 12 mi. from downtown (Austin)
A spacious kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a white table and chairs, and a large window providing natural light. - Arete Stay. Like country in the city! Big oak trees only 12 mi. from downtown (Austin)
A two-story house with a front porch, a staircase, and a small garden area. - Arete Stay. Like country in the city! Big oak trees only 12 mi. from downtown (Austin)
A covered porch with a ceiling fan, wooden rocking chairs, and a view of a backyard. - Arete Stay. Like country in the city! Big oak trees only 12 mi. from downtown (Austin)
A spacious living room with a large television, comfortable seating, and a kitchen in the background. - Arete Stay. Like country in the city! Big oak trees only 12 mi. from downtown (Austin)
Arete Stay. Like country in the city! Big oak trees only 12 mi. from downtown provides amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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About this property

Arete Stay. Like country in the city! Big oak trees only 12 mi. from downtown

  • Enjoy our brand new home peacefully tucked away under live oak trees in the privacy of the back half-acre of our property far removed from streets and immediate neighbors. Only 12 miles from downtown.

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About the area

Austin is home to this holiday home. Austin City Limits and Moody Theater are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit South Congress Avenue and Sixth Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Moody Center or Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium. Visit our Austin travel guide
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • A street with various shops including a bookstore, a jewelry store, and a boot store.
    South Congress Avenue
    15 min drive - 15.0 km
  • A river, a large crowd, and a city skyline.
    Zilker Park
    15 min drive - 14.9 km
  • A city street with historic buildings, traffic lights, and a 'One Way' sign.
    Sixth Street
    21 min drive - 18.6 km
  • A tall clock tower with a clock face, surrounded by buildings with red-tiled roofs.
    University of Texas at Austin
    21 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Labyrinth
    6 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station
    15 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Culver's
    5 min drive
  • Whataburger
    4 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    4 min drive
  • Lala’s South Pole
    13 min walk
  • Sonic Drive-In
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Arete Stay. Like country in the city! Big oak trees only 12 mi. from downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Arete Stay. Like country in the city! Big oak trees only 12 mi. from downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Arete Stay. Like country in the city! Big oak trees only 12 mi. from downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Arete Stay. Like country in the city! Big oak trees only 12 mi. from downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Arete Stay. Like country in the city! Big oak trees only 12 mi. from downtown located?

Situated in Austin, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Garrison Park. South Congress Avenue and Southridge Plaza are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Arete Stay. Like country in the city! Big oak trees only 12 mi. from downtown Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great hosts and even greater location.

We enjoyed our stay, although short. The host were great and it's in a fantastic location. Close to everything but nestled away from the hustle and bustle of the city. We will definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, cozy home. We loved how well stocked the house was and the location of the property was unbeatable. Very peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Fun

Great location. Quiet space with outside space for kiddos to run around. Lots of board games to have fun inside as well! Great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place... amazing stay!

It's a little oasis just south of downtown. Loved our stay here. My friends are already talking about a return trip. Very clean and well stocked. Hosts are great! Thanks again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Stay

Truly could not have imagined a better stay. Rita went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed for our first roadtrip with our baby - from high chairs, to bouncers, to crib, etc. The house and property truly cannot be beat - it’s hard to find that type of seclusion and peace but still be within minutes from all Austin has to offer. We would stay here again and again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Gem

This was one of the best VRBO properties- scratch that it was the best- that my family has ever stayed at. Perfect size, perfect backyard, exactly as advertised. Great communication with hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Time

We had everything we needed at the property. Bill and Rita are great hosts and are in a separate house on the property which allows them to assist immediately whenever there is something you need. The location is great and silent. I would book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls get away

Lovely home Plenty of room Had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend with family

We didn’t realize how lucky we would be when we booked this fine house for a weekend out in Austin with my family. Bill and Rita were so kind and we felt welcomed by them and the house. Perfect location for getting into Austin and still having a quiet and cozy place to retire every evening
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Near family in Cherry Creek

We had a great 13 night stay at this location which was a 2 minute drive from our daughter’s home.The pool adjacent to the rental is possibly available for an additional fee, which was a nice option for our family.A great quality home that was private and quiet.We’ll be using this property again.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

The house was beautiful and functional. We met Bill and communicated with Rita through the app. Both were great! The house was very clean and in a great location for what we needed. We look forward to returning again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Arete Stay

This stay was such a treat. The hosts were very friendly and responsive to all questions. The property was fully furnished and had everything we needed and more! New and clean. Couldn't have asked for a bettery stay for a group of 7 in Austin, TX. Will definitely revisit when we go back to Austin.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful home, lovely porches and outdoor areas. Hosts nice. Great neighborhood. Master mattress not ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow! What a wonderful time we have had at Arete Stay! Everything was absolutely perfect! From the beautiful exterior of the home to the clean and cozy interior that was stocked with everything we needed and more! We agree that this is the best rental we’ve ever had and plan to stay here many more times while visiting in Austin. We love it here!Bill & Rita are awesome hosts who have such a great attention to every detail we could have imagined. Looking forward to our next visit at Arete Stay!Thank you, Bill & Rita!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I enjoyed our visit to Austin and Arete Stay. The home is neat, clean and well appointed. We had ample space for ourselves, plus room to entertain either on the back patio or the covered front porch. We have adult children and a grandchild nearby, and the location was perfect for us. The house easily absorbed another 4 adults and a toddler with room to spare. While we had no other folks staying with us, the home is well prepared for such a visit having two full bedrooms and a full bath in an area well away from the en-suite master bedroom.We have stayed in a number of VRBO homes over the years, and Arete Stay ranks at the top. Highly recommended!
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay here was wonderful! We came to Austin for the weekend and the home was spacious with a FABULOUS porch that made for really lovely mornings together. It felt tucked away but also close to everything we needed. The kitchen was really well stocked, and it was easy to feel at home. It was plenty clean for us! I am a bit of a nut when it comes to cleanliness so I wasn’t thrilled with grime in the refrigerator, but overall had absolutely no impact on how pleasant the stay was. The cofffee bar, snacks left out, and really smooth communication with the hosts made everything feel easy. Our group would stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

I didn't get to meet Rita and her husband but my daughter and her husband said they were the amazing. We had a wonderful stay at there place. They had everything we needed to cook meals and they had a Keurig and coffee which was a plus for us. We came for ACL weekend and then drive was about a 15 minute drive. I wish we could have stayed and extra day to just relax and enjoy the house a bit more. We would definitely stay again if available.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful place to rest and recharge

This is an amazing property. Beautifully designed with master and guest rooms on opposite sides of the home. Surrounded by trees you surely don’t feel like a major city is a few blocks away. It’s quiet at night and we had all the comforts of home. We were so appreciative of how calming the home was as we arrived both nights exhausted. Thank you for our stay. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thoughtful hosts, quiet location

Bill and Rita clearly put some effort into making this place comfortable for guests. Everything was extremely clean, the kitchen had everything we needed, and there were board games and yard games for us to use. There's a greenway nearby with pretty good connections to local parks which I really appreciated for my morning trail runs. They have a low-stress check-in and check-out which worked well for our inconvenient flight schedule. Thanks Bill and Rita!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gem in neighborhood of Austin

My family and I stayed here for a wedding. The owners were very accommodating and went above and beyond to ensure we had a comfortable stay. The property and rooms were very clean and modern. Loved the breakfast nook with keurig and snacks. The decor and style of the home was very relaxing, with layout being spacious enough to accommodate six adults comfortably. Rita and Bill were very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. Great location, close to downtown Austin and Dripping Springs, but private enough (at the end of a dead-end road) to feel more secluded. Thanks for a great stay! Enjoyed listening to the chatty morning doves every morning as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant and Comfortable Stay

Rita and Bill are incredibly kind and helpful hoats. Rita was great at communicating prior to stay. They stay on the property so it was convenient for them to help when the lock ran out of battery. Bill also greeted us when we arrived and offered to help us with our bagsThe home is very clean spacious (we had 5 adults and 2 kids) and had everything you could need. Bill and Rita are thoughtful and have extra amenities, games for kids, toileteries, etc. We very much enjoyed our stay and were very happy. Will be back next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Arete Stay/Peaceful

This house was so nicely put together, and peaceful. It was so much more relaxing then what you would find at a hotel. It was close to so many things to do. The outside sitting area was relaxing. They had everything that you could need in the house. They did a great job at decorating down to the little details. They let us check in early when we had no expectations of even doing so. Rita and Bill are very kind people. Very attentive to detail and answer any questions you may have. I will be booking their house again when we make it back to Austin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We couldn't have ask for more!!!

Everything was extraordinary! First of all, Arete Stay was immaculate, both inside and out. The home is situated in a gorgeous, quiet and safe area with grass and beautiful trees, a perfect place for grandbabies and pets to run without the fear of traffic. The parking is just steps from the huge and inviting front porch, complete with rocking chairs. Inside, we found everything we needed, including large, comfortable spaces/rooms, beds, dining areas, baths and closets, linens and even a Keurig with a great selection of pods. And again, it was all in pristine condition. We are so happy and blessed to have found Arete Stay, and we will certainly try to stay here again. Thanks for making our little adventure to Austin so enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly a gem! We loved everything about this cute and accommodating property. The house was perfect with everything that you could need. Highly recommend a stay here. Not far from downtown and easy access to so many places around the city.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding lodging

Bill and Rita were wonderful, house was beautiful..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025