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Retro Gold With a City View! Steps From Zilker

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Barton Hills studio offers a serene retreat with a balcony overlooking tennis courts and the city. Bring your favorite records to play on the turntable, or enjoy in-house classics while relaxing in style. With Barton Springs and Zilker Park nearby, bike trails are just steps away.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bathroomSleeps 362 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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About this property

Retro Gold With a City View! Steps From Zilker

  • Unwind in style at this centrally-located studio with a beautiful balcony looking out at tennis courts and the city! Bring your own records for the turntable or blast to the past with some in-house classics. Located steps from Barton Springs and Zilker Park with amazing bike trails and quick access to downtown. Fully stocked kitchen, long mirrors, smart TV, sleeper sofa, propane grill, and highspeed fiber internet with a desk/workspace. Shag rug, velvet curtains, and retro wallpaper all there to enhance your Austin experience! Plug the lights in to light up the patio and good vibes sign! Free parking on-premise (do not worry about parking that says reserved). Up to two vehicles allowed. No parking pass required. Ubers/Lyfts are readily available. Lime/Bird scooters available for rent. Safe and convenient bike paths and trails located just off-premise. Barton Springs Bike Rentals is less than a mile away! I give guests their space but will be available for any questions or needs! Or Misty (cohost) will be! The neighborhood is quiet and welcoming to all guests! Located in one of the safest neighborhoods with easy access to bike trails and the city. Pro tip: Barton Hills Market right next door is very convenient for all types of needs! 1. Driving is very easy since parking is so simple (no passes or money required). Spaces are always available on-premise. 2. Uber/Lyft is quick and easy. Lime/Bird scooters are always around for rent. 3. Walk! Or rent bikes at Barton Springs Bike Rental! ** $30 charge for late check-out every hour past 11 am. ** Absolutely no smoking indoors. ($200 fee) *** Please note that 4-star reviews are negative. We will do our absolute best to make sure your experience is a 5-star stay and that everything on the listing is provided!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 669 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
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

About the neighborhood

Barton Hills, a neighborhood in Austin, is home to this condo. Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Zilker Park and Lady Bird Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium or Moody Center. Visit our Austin travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A calm lake with paddle boats, surrounded by trees and a stone bridge.
    Zilker Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A swimming pool with clear water, a diving board, and a lifeguard stand.
    Barton Springs Pool
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A city skyline with modern buildings and a bridge over a calm river.
    Lady Bird Lake
    4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • A large outdoor gathering by a river at sunset.
    Austin City Limits
    6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • A garden with a pond, rocks, and various plants.
    Zilker Botanical Garden
    6 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station
    12 min drive
  • Downtown Station
    16 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chuy's
    17 min walk
  • The Daymaker
    4 min drive
  • Casa de Luz
    3 min drive
  • Tacodeli
    5 min drive
  • ThoroughBread
    15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Retro Gold With a City View! Steps From Zilker pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Retro Gold With a City View! Steps From Zilker?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retro Gold With a City View! Steps From Zilker?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Retro Gold With a City View! Steps From Zilker located?

Located in Barton Hills, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum and Zilker Park. Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Retro Gold With a City View! Steps From Zilker Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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

Great Location!

Cute place. Location can't be beat. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren F.

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

Fun property in a great location

Easy walking distance to Zilker Park and easy drives to restaurants and downtown!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Super cute apartment in a safe area. Loved walking to Barton Springs this morning. Comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea C.

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

Excellent Location

Loved our stay! The bed was comfortable, the TV was big and the whole place is cozy! We walked to Zilker Park and Barton Springs and then hung out on the balcony in the evening looking at the skyline! Met the Nextdoor neighbor too, he’s very nice! Would book again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hadley S.

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

Wonderful South Austin retreat

This was a great little condo! It was walkable to Zilker Park and Barton Springs, and also to the stretch of restaurants on Barton Springs road (15 minutes). It was very clean and well-designed, with plenty of pillows on the bed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy C.

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

Cool Times on Hot Days

As described, a cool mid-mod vibe and compact place. Comfortable inside, and a shaded, leafy balcony view with extra TV outside. Assigned parking and easy walkability (less than 5 minutes) to Zilker’s historic Barton Springs Municipal Pool, made this a perfect escape on the hottest days of Austin’s summer.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

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

Groovy

A cozy studio condo turned into a roomy nostalgia trip. Despite the aesthetic nothing felt run down or broken. The location was close enough to get everywhere you needed to go, but far enough away that things felt quiet and safe when it needed to be. Most comfortable mattress I've ever slept on. Would and will definitely book this location again! .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

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

Just right...

We stayed at this clean unit recently and really enjoyed the convenient location. Close to Zilker park and not too far from downtown. We had all we needed from a kitchen perspective (sans dishwasher) and the second floor view of downtown was a treat. We would stay at this location again in a heartbeat. The only thing missing we thought would be a good idea was a bath mat. The on-site washer and dryer (located down the stairs and for small fee) worked well, too. Thanks to the owners for offering this little gem.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nicholas T.

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

Great spot for summer

Great location. Walked to trail of lights and hiked Barton Creek. I was the first one in the shower and quickly ran out of hot water, so maybe not the best winter stay. Left an AirPod in the space, messaged the host, and haven’t heard back for 3 days. But also it’s a few days until Christmas so maybe they’re more responsive in summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Studio apartment with access to river walk

Basic accommodation with convenient location to Barton Springs and river. Not a fan of foam bed mattress, so didn’t sleep too well. Apartment efficiently organized with Ikea type furniture. The host generally responsive, but never solved the Roku/tv connection. A little more care to maintenance would help out.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Bitchen Treehouse

This was the perfect spot that I will seek again. I had to spend a big chunk of one day working from "home" and being out on the balcony made it less work more vacay. The market next door has everything. Huge wine section. Made daily grab n go brekky burritos. Found a day backpack perfect for walking. Can walk out the door and find trails to explore all day. The neighborhood is nice, quiet, never heard a peep from any neighbors. Surrounding neighborhood has lots of new custom homes mixed with cute older homes. I felt safe traveling as a solo female. Easy parking. Easy space for Uber to find/pick up.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

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

Nice studio condo in an excellent location

We are regular visitors to Austin and this location was probably the best location so far. Two minute walk to Zilker.Close to just about anything else if you like to walk or just a short car ride.The studio was perfect for our needs. Very clean and the communication with Cannon and Misty was excellent. If there was one minor drawback was that you could hear the people above (little kids running around) or people talking through walls next door. It was not an issue, just an observation.Otherwise, it was a great experience and would consider staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Richard B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving visit 2024

Stayed 3-nights near Zilker during 2024 Thanksgiving week at the condo and was disappointed. We did not sleep well on the foam mattress. The left side of the bed was is against the wall, so if you get up during the night you need to get out at the foot of the bed or crawl over your spouse. The foam mattress was well worn and very uncomfortable for me as I prefer a firm mattress. Also the stove needed a cleaning which made it awful to bake or warm turkey stuffing or anything for that matter. No inside table with chairs to sit and have breakfast. Not a big fan of the accommodations. On a positive note, it was quiet and convenient to our travel needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caleb H.

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

Quick weekend to Austin

Had a great stay! Would stay again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie N.

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

Celebrate graduation

Great location, clean, enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie G.

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

Lovely stay

Loved the quick communication and easy check in/check out.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

red m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, quiet neighborhood. Nice studio
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darryl A.

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

My first overseas trip to Austin

Great walks in the area
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thelma C.

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

Week stay

It was very relaxing. Host answered questions promptly and was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

karen c.

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

Quiet

Clean and everything you needed for a short stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mollie L.

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

Perfect location + great communication

This spot was in an absolutely *perfect* location: Barton Springs was footsteps away, and downtown was located minutes out. We enjoyed the view of downtown every morning as we drank coffee on the patio. Any issues we had were swiftly heard and dealt with by Cannon and Misty. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah D.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Barton Hills

Great little apartment in Barton Hills approx. 45 mins walk to Downtown/Rainey St Grocery shop on the doorstep & easy access to Zilker Park Slightly noisy neighbours and outside space could be cleaner, but great little place to stay on a budget
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

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

Perfect Size & Setup

I visited Austin Easter weekend (Fri-Wed) and this place was perfect for me and my 2 adult daughters. It’s quiet but close to the great shopping, walking, dining & fun of Zilker, South Lamar, downtown, SoCo and central Austin. The view at sunrise was awesome on the sunny days. We walked to S. Lamar for meals & coffee. (Patika, Super Thai, Kerbey Lane & Torchy’s were favs). Chuys on Barton Springs was fun too. We liked the vibe of the Deep Eddy and retro decor in the unit. And being on 2nd floor felt safe and quiet. The unit was a good size, needs more bedding options, but the management was quick to provide added linens when asked. Would stay here again on our next trip!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhett J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025