An Austin "Weird" Home in Peaceful Zilker Park

Entire guesthouse in Austin, Texas

  1. 6 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Lois
  1. Superhost
  2. 15 years hosting

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Top 10% of homes

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Austin Weird Homes tour, November 2022

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.
Less than one mile to Zilker Park ---stay near everything cool in Austin including Barton Springs Pool. The Peaceful Haven is a spiritual retreat from your busy day or a crash pad at the end of the night. If location, peace, color, comfort and unique art matter you will love my space. This space is behind my house which was on Austin's Weird Homes tour five times. A social media dream filled with color and no lack of mermaids with an ocean scene to greet you.

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The space
WE WANT YOU TO BE HAPPY WITH WHAT YOU ARE GETTING SO PLEASE VERIFY THAT YOU HAVE READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION BELOW BEFORE YOU REQUEST TO BOOK. THE PHOTOS SHOW THE ENTIRE SPACE. THERE ARE NO SEPARATE BEDROOMS JUST THE FUTONS ON THE FLOOR FOR SLEEPING.

THE SPACE (A BUILDING BEHIND MY HOUSE)
*Home is a favorite on the Weird homes Austin annual tour.
*Approximately 300 sf
*Two full size futons on the floor, one in the loft, and big fluffy bean bags. Small bathroom with a very tiny shower (won’t be able to bend over in it). Shave you legs before you arrive :)
*Peaceful Haven is a quiet spiritual space. Please respect the spiritual nature of the space and the neighbors.
* Seeking clean quiet guests. This is not a party space but rather a very cool crash pad.
* Holds six but not very comfortable after four.
* Up to two cars can park on the street in front of house.
*There is no kitchen.

THE HOUSE is an active effort to Keep Austin Weird. It is also in the Weird Home Austin Coffee Table Book.

*Entered in the most colorful house in the world contest
*On the Austin Weird Home Tour
*On the Yard Art tour
*Enjoy Memania the art car in the drive way
*Undersea Mural covering fence
*Mosaic Mermaid Gate
*Rock Star Rock Garden
*Walk through the painted ocean wave to your space in the back

LOCATION OF SPACE---Zip code 78704 (“Not just a zip code—a way of life”)

A FEW BLOCKS FROM:
Barton Springs Pool
Zilker Park
Umlauf Sculpture Garden
Botanical Gardens
Barton Springs Restaurant Row
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2.4 miles to Convention Center
2 miles to SoCo shopping district

MISCELLANEOUS

Yes, there is a hot tub but it does have issues so it is not available.
IMPORTANT LOFT DISCLAIMER ***

WARNING of LOFT RISKS: A loft has an inherent risk of fall as it requires climbing to reach the futon on the upper level using a ladder. Young children should not be left alone in a room that contains a loft. Only TWO persons should be allowed in the loft at a time, and there should be absolutely no horseplay in the loft. To prevent strangulation, never attach or hang items to any part of the loft; for example, but not limited to, belts, hooks, jump ropes, and towels.
RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS FROM RISKS. As a condition of booking this ROOM/APARTMENT/LISTING, Guest hereby releases and holds harmless the Owner, its officers, directors, employees, agents, volunteers, and contractors from any claim, demand, loss, liability, damages, and attorney fees and costs whatsoever arising from, related to, or resulting from these RISKS, including those caused by the negligent acts or omissions of those released herein, and agrees to indemnify Owner for any claims for injuries to those allowed in the ROOM/CONDOMINIUM/LISTING by the Guest.

Other things to note
To ensure the safety of both guest and property, we’ve installed exterior security cameras located at (insert locations here). These cameras are actively recording (insert what the camera(s) record, ie: facing south viewing porch, driveway, parking) as well as sound. We are notified whenever there is excessive use of any entrance to the property and will briefly monitor to ensure that both property and our guests & neighbors are safe and secure. Any tampering or otherwise intentionally disabling of our security equipment and/or wifi including, but not limited to guest repositioning, covering, or unplugging of this equipment may be immediate grounds for eviction of our guests with a forfeiture of guest rights to use the property with absolutely no refund to the guest for remaining night(s) stay including the possibility of loss of guest deposit for any and all damages to the property, including interior and exterior damages, in the event that the guest has violated house and safety rules.

*** IMPORTANT LOFT DISCLAIMER ***

WARNING of LOFT RISKS: A loft has an inherent risk of fall as it requires climbing to reach the futon on the upper level using a ladder. Young children should not be left alone in a room that contains a loft. Only TWO persons should be allowed in the loft at a time, and there should be absolutely no horseplay in the loft. To prevent strangulation, never attach or hang items to any part of the loft; for example, but not limited to, belts, hooks, jump ropes, and towels.
RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS FROM RISKS. As a condition of booking this ROOM/APARTMENT/LISTING, Guest hereby releases and holds harmless the Owner, its officers, directors, employees, agents, volunteers, and contractors from any claim, demand, loss, liability, damages, and attorney fees and costs whatsoever arising from, related to, or resulting from these RISKS, including those caused by the negligent acts or omissions of those released herein, and agrees to indemnify Owner for any claims for injuries to those allowed in the ROOM/CONDOMINIUM/LISTING by the Guest.


City of Austin operating License number:
OL 104075

Registration Details
OL 2012 104075

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
AC - split type ductless system
Private patio or balcony
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.91 out of 5 from 1,117 reviews.

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This home is in the top 10% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Austin, Texas, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

The neighborhood is filled with homes from as early 1900's to modern remodels. All the homes on my street started as 1960's Ranch style. Today you never know what you will find next door or a block away. Regardless, we are truly a neighborhood that has real neighbors who know each other and walk, bike, drive the hood.

Meet your host

Superhost
1,396 reviews
4.92 out of 5 average rating
15 years of hosting
My work: Intuitive
Fun fact: I drive an art car. I have done 5 cars.
Professional Intuitive and relationship advice columnist.. I do consultations and teach intuition class since 1994. Lived In Austin since 1981. Owned my home since 1993. I know my way around Austin and don't mind telling you all about it. Art car artist since 1999. I have decorated five cars and you will probably see my car in the driveway when you arrive. My house was on the Weird homes tour five times. Doing my best to keep Austin weird.

Lois is a Superhost

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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Exterior security cameras on property
Smoke alarm