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Close to F1, Austin360 Amphitheater, ACL, SXSW - pet friendly retreat

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Front Porch
Room
Living area
New staircase
Pool - hot tub on right. Facing cottage
Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 584 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

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Manchaca, TX
  • Popular LocationLady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center10 min drive
  • Popular LocationSouth Congress Avenue18 min drive
  • Popular LocationSouthpark Meadows18 min drive
  • AirportAustin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Close to F1, Austin360 Amphitheater, ACL, SXSW - pet friendly retreat

BECAUSE OF COVID-19, CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING BOOKINGS OF LESS THAN 14 DAYS.

Cute country cottage approx. 900 sq. ft.

The first floor is an open plan living room/kitchen, while upstairs you will find a comfortable bedroom with a queen bed, and a full bathroom. There is a futon downstairs, which can accommodate two people. We also can provide up to two extra single beds by special request. We supply all bed linens and towels. We will do housekeeping and laundry before and after your stay, but a washer and dryer are available for your use.

Rates are based on occupancy by 2 guests. Additional fee of $10 per night per additional guest. Cleaning fee of $70 applies to all stays. Please note that 6% state hotel tax will be added for all stays of less than 30 days.

Guest Access
DOWNSTAIRS

FULL KITCHEN INCLUDING:
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Oven/stove
- Microwave oven
- Toaster
- All essential cookware, dishes, etc.
- Complimentary self-serve breakfast on day 1
- Pullout couch/futon (sleeps 2)
- Maps and helpful information
- Books and Board Games

UPSTAIRS
- Bathroom with shower/bath
- Complimentary bath products
- Queen bed (sleeps 2)

OUTSIDE
- Washer and dryer
- Traditional Texas front porch
- Swimming pool (by special request only)
Interaction with Guests

We live about 100 yards away from the cottage and will be happy to help you with any questions, directions, recommendations of what to do in the area, etc.

Property manager

Aedin
Premier Host
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Living area
Cozy Hill Country Casita w/ pool, firepit - pet-friendly!
Pool
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
9.8 out of 10, (7 reviews)
Cozy Hill Country Casita w/ pool, firepit - pet-friendly!

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 3 pets total)
We are pet friendly - dogs and cats

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outdoors only
25 mins. from ACL Festival, 30 mins. from the Circuit of the Americas for Formula 1.
Great location for Travel RN. 20 minutes from Seton Hospital, Kyle; 25 minutes from either Brackenridge Hospital in Austin or South Austin Hospital.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Manchaca

This cottage is located in Manchaca. 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Blazer Tag, or check out an event or a game at Burger Stadium.
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Manchaca, TX

What's nearby

  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - 10 min drive
  • South Congress Avenue - 18 min drive
  • Southpark Meadows - 18 min drive
  • Sixth Street - 21 min drive
  • Chapel Dulcinea - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 21 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Whataburger - 12 min drive
  • Starbucks - 9 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In - 10 min drive
  • South Austin Beer Garden - 10 min drive
  • Texican Cafe - 8 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Great Stay at Sage Cottage!
The accommodations were wonderful. Sage Cottage is a stand alone place with lots of privacy on a culdesac, big yard for my dog, and fenced in. This was our third time here and we wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else.(and we have before).The place is immaculate, has all the amenities we need. Very quiet. The kind owners are next door, and are always available if needed. Never intrusive. I liked sitting out on the front porch. It has an old fashioned feeling but with all the modern conveniences necessary. The location is close to the city and the driving is easy. The deer come out at night.That was always fun to look forward to each night.I highly recommend this rental for your next stay in Austin. We are already planning our return trip in the fall!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy retreat
Loved how charming this place was! The open floor plan makes it feel very spacious. The kitchen was well stocked, place was super clean, bed is supportive and comfortable. We enjoyed spending time out on the porch. We even arrived to a thoughtful welcoming gift of some staples for food for the next morning. The area was nice and quiet, it felt very private, yet super close to plenty of things to do with 15 minutes! Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

DB Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and simple
This is a great way to get a taste of simple living in a country setting, but with all benefits of being close to the city! We were grateful to be able to stay with our pets while our house had work done. The host is there for what you need.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet Retreat under the Texas Live Oaks
This was our second time staying at Sage Cottage, and again we were thrilled with every bit of our visit. The owners went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable, easy and delightful. This meant a lot to us as we were in the middle of a pretty stressful home renovation about 20 minutes away in Austin. Knowing that we could come "home" to Sage Cottage helped us cope and stay happy as a family!! (No small feat during the stress of a project like this.) The peaceful grounds -- with deer, yucca, and purple sage -- made us feel we weren't just enduring a reno, but experiencing a great little vacay. We already miss the pool!! The real gems of this VRBO are John and Aedin. Both were communicative and supportive, while giving us plenty of space to just be ourselves in the house. Both went out of their way to support us after our garage got broken into on the site of our reno -- we were very freaked out and pretty heartbroken, and I don't think I'll ever forget their kindness as we struggled to get through that mess. They are the kind of folks the world needs more of -- and I'm really grateful to know them not only as VRBO contacts, but also as fellow South Austinites. Thank you John and Aedin!
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem of South Austin
I can’t say enough good about our experience with the lovely Sage Cottage. The Live Oak trees keep the sweet little cottage cool even in the Texas summer, and though you’re minutes away from busier Austin life, you really feel like you’re in the country. Deer are always nearby, poking around the yucca and other native plants on the property. We spent many mornings on the front porch listening to the birds, and many afternoons swimming in the glorious pool. The house itself is utterly charming. Great kitchen, lots of provisions — even bacon and eggs when you arrive!! I’ve never seen a vrbo with excellent books in the library, and there were several favorites in the collection along with a few I had been meaning to read. Upstairs is charming with hidden alcoves and antique wingback chairs. Super comfy bed! Excellent ac. Great washer dryer. Plenty of hot water and I’m pretty sure the entire place runs on solar. We stayed at the vrbo during a stressful renovation of our Austin home. We had a break in at our home during the reno, with thieves turning our garage completely upside down. John and Aedin were incredibly supportive during our resolution of this matter, going above and beyond in a million ways. They made sure we had a home away from home when ours was in chaos from both the renovation and burglary. They’re just good people, and we feel incredibly fortunate we found peace at their gorgeous property during a really stressful time. Top notch!!
Stayed 34 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Aedin

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I am originally from Ireland, but have lived in Texas for about 25 years - most of it in this neighborhood. We are avid travelers and over the years when we traveled to Europe with our girls, we would have loved a service like Homeaway to help us find interesting places to stay with more flexibility than a hotel. (We have always preferred to steer clear of the hotel chains, resorts and heavily touristed areas.) Our goal is for you to experience your stay as a house guest rather than a hotel guest so you can have the type of relaxed and comfortable experience that we always seek in our travels. In addition to English, I also speak French and some German and I am currently taking Spanish lessons.

Why they chose this property

We like this neighborhood so much that when we moved house about twelve years ago, we just moved 3 blocks down the street!

What makes this property unique

Our home is on one acre in a very quiet and peaceful cul de sac and backs onto about 70 acres of undeveloped land. Sage Cottage is tucked away in a wooded area a short distance from our home. There is a very secluded in-ground pool available for our guests.

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