South Austin Serenity House in Austin

South Austin Serenity House sits overlooking the 7th Fairway of the Onion Creek Golf Course
(private), located in gorgeous and serene Onion Creek. This fully furnished two-story 3200 sq ft
home was completely repainted and recently updated with new travertine floors, new carpet
throughout, and a completely remodeled kitchen: new refrigerator, new range, new dual ovens, new
dishwasher, and new microwave; as well as a blender and a 12 cup coffeemaker. Wonderful home, great
neighborhood, with great neighbors, and the neighborhood association employs a 24/7 patrolling
private security firm. Thanks in advance for being respectful of our neighbors and property.
Onion Creek is one of Austin’s southernmost neighborhoods conveniently located right off of I-35, a
major north/south highway extending from Mexico to Kansas. While quiet and peaceful, the Onion
Creek neighborhood enjoys easy access to I-35 either traveling north to downtown Austin and the
Capitol or the University of Texas Campus (approximately 7 miles) or also south to San Marcos, New
Braunfels, Gruene, (30-45 minutes) and to San Antonio Texas (about 60 miles). Cabela’s, my
husband’s favorite store, is about 4 miles south. Traveling west, to charming and historic
Fredericksburg through Dripping Springs and Johnson City, is a beautiful drive on HWY 290 West,
about 1.5 hours.
If wanting to soak up the serenity and relax, enjoy your morning coffee sitting on the covered
downstairs back porch looking over the 58 x 20 foot deck, and just below, where in the early
mornings deer graze, squirrels play, and bird calls greet the day. In the evenings the back deck
is a great place to enjoy a glass or two of wine and unwind. Downstairs the large den (huge floor
to ceiling windows on the golf course) contains new leather furniture, a Flat Screen 42 inch HD TV,
and is adjoined by the breakfast area, the kitchen, a formal dining room that seats 14+, and the
formal living area with a fire place.
Upstairs (centrally heated and cooled by an individual upstairs unit) 4 bedrooms, three of them with
private doors onto the upper 58 feet of porch, are spacious with large closets for storage. The
upstairs has two full baths, one with a large walk-in shower, and the only facility downstairs is a
half bath.

A serene feel and the great location are the main amenities, with easy access to all major highways
(inbound/outbound – North, South, East and West), (10-12 minutes to Austin Bergstrom Intl Airport),
(approximately 10 miles to Barton Springs), and (approximately 12 miles to the University of Texas,
central Austin campus). Add a gracious, serene, and beautiful home in a safe and manicured
neighborhood, and you have the main ingredients for a wonderful visit to Austin or central Texas and
the Texas Hill Country.
Planning a Family Reunion or attending a local wedding, why not all get together in the same home?
Attending Graduate School, waiting to take possession of a new home construction, reporting for a
new job, attending graduation ceremonies at one of the many Universities, quarter everyone here; or
put off your re-location decision here, until you find what you’re looking for.
Several locations and homes within the neighborhood have been used for filming scenes (2007) for
episodes of the TV series “Friday Night Lights”, and for filming some of the scenes for the upcoming
Julia Roberts movie “Fireflies in the Garden”.
Large two car garage with automatic garage door opener, driveway parking for at least 3 additional
vehicles; 4 bedrooms, bonus room fits 2 additional full size blow up mattresses (available if
needed). Dishes, utensils, coffee maker, pots and pans are provided; also provided: pillows,
towels, linens, soaps; inside laundry room with new washer, dryer, iron and ironing board. Home is
connected to the Time Warner Cable network with 200+ channels on the 42” HD Flat Screen.

Austin is the capital of Texas and the “Live Music Capital of the World”, famous for hosting the
annual South by South West (SXSW) (Mar 11-17, 2008) and Austin City Limits (Sep 26-28) music
festivals. Also known for the Austin Film Festival (Oct 16-23, 2008), Austin was selected as the
No. 2 Best Big City in “Best Places to Live” by Money Magazine in 2006. Austin is home to 20+
colleges and universities, including the home of the University of Texas, St Edwards University,
Hutson-Tillotson University, and Concordia; as well as many others.
Traveling south to San Marcos (30minutes), home to numerous famous name high-end outlet stores
(Neiman Marcus, Ann Taylor, St Johns, Hilfiger, Bombay Company, etc) and Texas State University
with easy access to Canyon Lake; travel further south to New Braunfels (visit Schlitterbahn
voted “World’s Best Waterpark” 10 years in a row), Gruene Texas (touts Texas’s oldest dance hall)
with live music on weekends, the Grist Mill Restaurant (authentic and historic Grist Mill
overlooking the beautiful Guadalupe River (fun for tubing and rafting)), and drive further south to
San Antonio TX (about an hour) home of the historic Alamo (famous battle site for Texas
independence, fought with Mexico), the Riverwalk, Six Flags San Antonio, Sea World, and many other
activities and attractions.

Congratulations on your plans to visit Austin, central Texas, and the Texas Hill Country.
Experience the exceptional laid back quality of life we enjoy here; music, art, film, theatre, parks
and festivals!
You will be staying in the gracious neighborhood of Onion Creek, in beautiful and serene South
Austin Serenity House, where you can let your cares slip away.
Available to you, 4 bedrooms (ceiling fans in each), with a bonus sleeping area (all upstairs), 2 ½
baths, garage and driveway parking, 58 foot covered back porch overlooking the 7th fairway of Onion
Creek Golf Course (private); plus 2 large living areas downstairs, 2 dining areas, laundry, and
kitchen.
Check-in is 2 pm and Check-Out is 10am.
1-3 adults/children 4-6 adults/children 7-8 adults/children 9+*adults/children
1-2 bedrooms 2-3 bedrooms 3-4 bedrooms All Bedrooms+Bonus room*
Nightly Rates
$177 per night $268 per night $360 per night $450 per night
A three night minimum charge and security (refundable) and housekeeping deposits required on all
reservations.
Holiday weekends* (Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Xmas and New Year’s (when either
falls on Friday or Monday) require a 4 night minimum.
Special events such as SXSW and ACL also require a 4 night minimum stay.
Weekly rates (7 Nights)*
$1100 week for 1-3 people
$1680 week for 4-6 people
$2200 week for 7-8 people
and for 9-10 people a week $2800.
For guests that reserve/book the home for stays a month or longer, a special rate will be calculated
(generally a significant savings off our daily/weekly rates). Please contact us to inquire about
our Monthly Rates.
Please call about any other configurations; number of people, kids, or pets. Please discuss your
visit and requirements with me, via Email or by phone. We can customize your rate accordingly. It
is possible to add an additional person or two if they are willing to sleep on air beds in the bonus
room.
A payment of half the intended total (for the stay) is due no later than 30 days prior to date of
visit to book and reserve the home.* Remainder of the balance must be paid and received by the
owners No Later Than (NLT) 15 days prior to visit, or the confirmation is cancelled. Payment can be
made by (money order(s), valid cashier’s check, cash in person.
All rates are subject to change until payment is received.
*Rates may be higher during holidays and special events. Hotel tax is an additional 15% of total
for stays less than 30 days.
Deposits (Security/Housekeeping): All stays require a refundable security deposit depending on the
number of people, group configuration, and the scheduled length of stay.*
General rule of thumb for the security deposit is $200 for visits of 2 weeks or less, a $500
security deposit may be required for stays greater than 2 weeks. Occasions of groups staying longer
than 3 weeks, require a $750 security deposit. Security Deposit rates are subject to change until
paid. The security deposit will be refunded, most likely in full, within 7 business days after
exit, pending inspection for damage or loss.
A housekeeping deposit of $210 for 2 weeks or less or $400 for more than 2 weeks is due with payment
up front. If the home is left in move-in ready condition, half the housekeeping fee may be returned
with the security deposit. Move-in ready means the linens have been stripped from the beds, and
several loads of laundry have been done, dried, and folded; ready for several beds to be remade.
Dishes have been washed in the dishwasher and put away. Trash cans upstairs and downstairs have
been emptied into the large trash receptacle in the garage. The remaining half of the housekeeping
deposit will be used by our housekeeping service to sweep, dust, vaccuum, and mop; as well as finish
up the laundry, remake the beds, and establish pristine order to the home.
Owners are not responsible for loss, theft or accidents that may occur on the property. We ask that
all guests remember this is our home, our neighborhood, and our neighbors. We love our home; please
treat it, and our neighbors, with care and respect.