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South First Launch Pad

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

South First Launch Pad

Cozy up under the canopy of Live Oak trees in this southside bungalow. The house, located in Historic Bouldin Creek, is home to Austin's old hippies and young techies and features 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms with Queen Sleeper Sofa in the living room and can sleep 8 guests. This neighborhood captures the nostalgia felt for an idealized time in small-town Austin. We invite you to your home away from home where you can walk to all the SOCO and South 1st shops, cafes and restaurants. See for yourself why this area is among Austin's most treasured neighborhoods.

House Details
MAIN LEVEL
Main Living Room with Smart TV + Fully Equipped Kitchen + Dining Room
Primary Bedroom with King Bed and Smart TV + Ensuite Bathroom with Shower

UPPER LEVEL
Guest Bedroom with Queen Bed
Guest Bedroom with Queen Bed
Shared Bathroom with Tub and Shower

OUTDOOR SPACE
Private Deck with Seating Area + Propane Grill + Fire Pit Area

Close Eats
Matt 's El Rancho, Loro, Soup Peddler Real Food and Juice Bar, The Austin Beer Garden and Brewing Co., Easy Tiger, Home Slice Pizza, Hopdoddy Burger Bar, Perla's, Thai Fresh

Nearby Shops
Reformation, Parts and Labour, Allens Boots, South Congress Books, Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds, Bloomers and Frocks, Everlane, Toms, Madewell, Limbo Jewelry

Not Far Away Fun
Broken Spoke, Butler Pitch and Putt, Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead, Peter Pan Mini-Golf, Downtown Austin, Rainey Street, Crux Climbing Center South, Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden

Things to Know
Please pay close attention to the following: Non-compliance could result in sizable fines.
-A 3-night minimum stay may be required.
-The maximum occupancy is 8 adults.
-Rental Agreement must be e-signed after booking, which requests the names and ages of adult guests.
-Bachelor/Bachelorette groups must all be over 30 years old.
-Age restrictions apply. Please inquire for more information.
-Additional deposits may be required.
-Pets need prior approval. Please reach out for more information about Pet Fees and Refundable Pet Deposits.
-To keep our home beautiful, we ask that you not hang decorations on the walls. Tape, tacks, and other adhesives tend to peel paint and leave marks, etc. Glitter and confetti decor are also prohibited both inside and outside. Evidence will result in an additional cleaning fee of $250, plus the cost of damages to home.
-Enjoy a smoke, just not inside. Please ensure all doors and windows are shut and dispose of your ends in the outdoor trash bins. Indoor smoking will result in a sizable fine.
-Reservations made during Festivals and Conferences are non-refundable, i.e., SXSW, ACL, F-1, etc.

The Established Standard
personal account manager
24-hour self-check-in and guest support
free WiFi
free parking
dishes, glasses, and essential cookware
fresh linens
fresh towels
comfy beds
shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hand soap
hairdryers
iron and ironing board

Follow us on Instagram: @rentersclub

Property manager

Renters-Club

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shared bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
South First Launch Pad Austin
South First Launch Pad Private vacation home
341778
South First Launch Pad Private vacation home Austin

About the neighborhood

Map
Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • South Congress Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Moody Theater - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Austin Convention Center - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Sixth Street - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Rainey Street - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 10 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 10 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Torchys Tacos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Magnolia Cafe South - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪June's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪C-Boy's Heart & Soul - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bouldin Creek Coffee House - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is South First Launch Pad pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is South First Launch Pad located?

Located in South Congress, this vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from South Congress Avenue and within 3 mi (5 km) of Austin Convention Center and Sixth Street. University of Texas at Austin is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

South First Launch Pad Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
Worked well for four of us. The house is within walking distance to many restaurants and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark G., Stratham

Liked: Cleanliness
F1 weekend
Great property in very convenient location. Could walk to many places or easily get in an out of the city
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
My friends and I (7 total) stayed here during our time at ACL. It’s about a 45 min walk to and from Zilker Park and conveniently located around lots of bars and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Nice comfortable property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mostly great
The place is nice, easy to find, and in a good location that met our needs. The only knocks are 1. We turned on the ice maker only to find out the next day that it leaks. Would have been nice to know that was why it was shut off 2 house needs some minor repairs 3. Listing and the ‘book’ state there are smart TV’s in each room. This is not the case. Not a problem but don’t say it if it’s not true. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim B., Poolesville, MD

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Location in Austin!
Wonderful home and property with room for everyone! Two big screens, lovely and private outdoor patio space, full sized kitchen, and short walk to South Congress and cool neighborhoods!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness
ACL Weekend Stay
This property and its management are incredible. The online description and pictures were accurate, and any questions that I had before our stay were answered with detail by the property management. I would like to give a special thank you to DeAnna. Prior to our stay, she called and gave advice and recommendations for our ACL plans. She even had hats, water bottles, sunscreen, and other goodies set up for us at the house upon arrival. The house was close enough to ride scooters or walk to Zilker Park for ACL - 10/10!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Austin
Really nice location. Easy walk to South Congress. Nice outdoor space.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Pat S., porter Tx

Great location
This house is in a great location, but definitely could use some TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Austin girls getaway
Superb location within walkable distance to S. Congress Ave. that has lots of restaurants, shops and bars!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andi H., Lubbock, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Austin Getaway
I have had some uncomfortable experiences with vacation rentals, but this one restored my faith in the non-hotel option. Our group of grown siblings + grown kids + 1 prospective Longhorn (7 people total) had the best & most comfortable time staying in this house on our cousin's anniversary party weekend. We have varying levels of experience Austin, and chose it for the location because proximity to UT, shopping and exploring SoCo was important--especially for the grown kids who currently live in NYC. They were not disappointed! Every destination was very easily accessible as well. The house was impeccably cleaned, neatly designed and had everything we needed to make ourselves at home. We easily parked 3 cars (including a full sized truck) in the driveway. The street is definitely quiet, which we appreciated. Michaela, our concierge, was prompt & super helpful. We were really grateful she arranged for a slightly easier check in time for us, which was nice because we had had long travel days. Would love to come back during warmer weather to take advantage of the back yard. I will recommend this to anyone I know needs a place to stay in Austin.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

barclay t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location. Comfortable space. Easy to reach host if any questions arise. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time for F1
Perfect house for family of 6 staying for the Austin F1 weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Mimi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Perfect location for walking to shops and restaurants. Master bath can use as little care on trim work/updating but overall great place. We enjoyed using outside back fire pit area but would suggest possibly working on backyard enjoyment a bit. Lots of bugs.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheri N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We lucked selecting those rental because it was walking distance to South Congress and Also South 1st where there are great restaurants, coffee shops, food trucks. The house met our needs and like it says in its name…it is a launch pad. If you want to cook and have a sit down meal for 6 this isn’t the rental for you. Kitchen is small and table seats 4, but we didn’t need that. It is in a quiet neighborhood with easily walkable to so many things or an easy drive if you prefer..
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, very "snug"
We stayed at the end of March, and the location is fantastic, but the "blue themed" mattress in one of the guest rooms was NOT a queen a bed even though it was advertised as such. It was more of a full, and did cause some frustration. Other than that, it was a great time at a great located house. 3.5/5 stars (but I could only do 3 or 4, so I rounded up).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Austin Getaway
Check-in / check-out process was clear and seamless. Property was exactly as described - great house for 6-8 people. Location is perfect and within walking distance of plenty of shops, restaurants and bars. Was an awesome place to have for us first-timers in Austin!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
We stayed here for a long weekend with our adult children for a family wedding. The neighborhood was fantastic and close to South Congress for shopping and eating.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elena S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing quick trip!
We had planned to come sooner and stay longer, but Covid ruined those plans. Renters club could not have been nicer. They let us change our dates, no problem. Unfortunately the prices had gone up, so we had to cut the trip shorter. But no worries, we had a great time! The house is in a perfect location, easy to get to everything. It’s on a really cute street as well. We needed a roll away bed, which they happily provided, and had it all set up for us. The house was great for the 6 adults in our group. The backyard looked really cute if the weather had been warmer, we probably would’ve hung out at night out there. The kitchen is tiny, but we didn’t do any cooking. We did appreciate the coffee that was provided!. Only one little issue, the master shower is very slippery, as well as the tile. I actually slipped and fell the first time I used it. Not a great way to start a weekend. Luckily, I only suffered some minor soreness. Every time I had corresponded with Renters Club, someone responded within minutes! Great service. The check in was super easy as well. Thank you for a memorable trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weird Austin
The house is exactly what they say and what the picture show. Plenty of space very clean. I had a question about the TV/Wi-Fi and it was answered within seconds with a text. You can walk to A variety of things right from the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Maggie C.

Great location, but in need of some TLC.
First off, the location is great- a short walk to S Congress which is full of shops and restaurants. Rental process and management team was an easy process. My only complaint is that the communications all included warnings for females to not get makeup on white towels; however, no black or dark towels were provided. I found that strange. If it’s such a huge concern, please provide a few small black towels so that we can 100% ensure that no stains are left behind. The house was nice, but really needed some TLC in areas. The upstairs bathroom baseboards, walls and floors were filthy. They really need to be painted. The shower curtain was moldy and stained. The bedrooms were nice, but the beds were hard. Each bedroom had a TV which was a plus. After loading a glass into the dishwasher, I realized the glass had a sticker on the bottom which means it’s likely wasn’t washed before I used it…gross. In addition, when loading the dishwasher for a run, I realized the pod never popped out of the compartment. Double gross. I guess a hot water only wash killed everything? After our dishwasher run the pod still remained unused. Again, TLC is needed all around. The outside area was very peaceful with great furniture. The street noise and neighbors were all quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place To Stay!
The property looked exactly like what was shown in the pictures! Check-in was super simple, and the location was easy to find. There are many restaurants in the immediate area and the prices were reasonable. Our family especially enjoyed sitting around the fireplace and visiting over the holidays!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy and quiet house, just steps from So. Congress
This was a very comfortable house, and perfect for our family - my wife and I and two of our adult children. The manager was very proactive in terms of contacting me prior to our stay. The full coffee and tea setup was most welcome, as was the well-stocked kitchen. The beds were great, and the house is very comfortable, with a great deck and yard out back which we didn't use because it was so cold out, and we were busy checking out all that Austin has to offer. We would certainly stay here again the next time we visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hillary A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
We had a group of 4 adults who visited Austin in early December...the property was literally the perfect size and location for us! Beds were super comfy, nice to have the split level, and great to have the kitchen ameneties. Communication and check-in/out process was smooth and easy. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
Great location. Walk to South Congress. Super clean and well stocked. Loved the deck. We had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021