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1b/1b SoCo - Austin Retro Cowboy Studio

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Terrace/patio
Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Dining
Smart TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

600 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, South Congress Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Edward's University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Lady Bird Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Austin

With a stay at this condo, you'll be centrally located in Austin, steps from South Congress Avenue and a short 4-minute drive from Sixth Street. .This condo is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from University of Texas at Austin and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Lady Bird Lake.
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What's nearby

  • South Congress Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • South First Street - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • St. Edward's University - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lady Bird Lake - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Rainey Street - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 13 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 14 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Teal House Coffee & Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Freddo ATX - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪C-Boy's Heart & Soul - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

1b/1b SoCo - Austin Retro Cowboy Studio

Welcome to Austin Retro Cowboy Studio, a one-of-a-kind hideaway in the heart of Austin's iconic South Congress (SoCo) district. This colorful retreat blends vintage Western charm with modern comfort—perfect for a solo traveler or duo looking to explore, unwind, and live like a local just one block from Austin's cultural hub.

Step into a bright and funky studio that channels 1970s Austin style with a cowboy twist. Vaulted ceilings and natural light set the stage for a cozy-yet-spacious layout featuring retro décor, eclectic art, and all the comforts of home.

Living: Smart TV with chromecast, record player, and cozy seating nook to relax after a night on SoCo.

Kitchenette: Equipped for the at-home chef with cookware, dishware, and full-size appliances

1 Bed / 1 Bathroom
Studio: King-sized bed with plush linens and warm, Western-inspired touches
+ Private Bathroom: Modern full bath with tub/shower combo, fresh towels, and essentials.

Outdoor Space:
Private patio with bistro seating—perfect for morning coffee or a sundown sip

Highlights & Amenities:

Retro-chic design with local vintage flair

High-speed WiFi + Smart TV

Vaulted ceilings and large open windows

Indoor and outdoor seating areas

Parking: On-site parking for one vehicle + easy street parking

Keyless entry for seamless self-check-in

Pets: Not Allowed

Location:
Tucked just a block from South Congress Avenue, this studio is steps from Austin's best music venues, coffee shops, and restaurants. Spend your days exploring Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool, and Lady Bird Lake, or pop downtown in minutes for live music and nightlife.

Distances:
South Congress Avenue – 0.1 mile
Downtown Austin – 2.5 miles
Zilker Park & Barton Springs Pool – 1.8 miles
Lady Bird Lake Trail – 2.3 miles
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport – 9 miles

Austin Retro Cowboy Studio is your stylish launchpad for exploring Austin's vibrant soul—vintage, local, and unmistakably cool. Pull on your boots, cue the vinyl, and make yourself at home in true SoCo style.

Please note: Discounts are offered for reservations longer than 30 days. Contact austinvacationrentals.com at 833-241-7651 for details!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free condo offers games.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

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 and a first aid kit
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

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1b/1b SoCo - Austin Retro Cowboy Studio Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was great. Beds were super comfortable bed in a box type. No weird annoying things and stuff. One negative and its a big one. I didnt deduct a star because its not a house issue. The parking is horribe. No street parking and there is a shared driveway with another unit. This is a problem when you need to come and go. If they other property is occupied try to work it out. If you have a lof guests coming for a meet up like we did with 3 cars figure something out ahead of time. 5 stars on the house 1 star foe parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

College Orientation for My Girl

We stayed at the retro cowboy house during my daughter‘s college orientation week. She’s planning to attend St. Edwards University in the fall. Check in was smooth and seamless, communication was excellent, and the house was charming and eclectic. It was also very well stocked! Many of the items we use at home were conveniently found in the kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Little things like Whole Foods’ fruit wash spray and Seventh Generation dishwasher detergent were a lovely touch. We really enjoyed being so close to South Congress and walked to the downtown area almost every day. You really can’t beat the location! The house was very clean and comfortable. The only reason I didn’t give it five stars for cleanliness were because the exterior areas were quite dirty (no grass). It was too hot for us to sit outside most days, so that didn’t really impact us. All in all, we were very impressed wi
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home and location!

We came to town for a family wedding with my 2 adult kids and partners. It was a perfect house and location! We were able to walk to all the great places on south congress, the house was clean, and the beds were super comfy. Note: the master has windows above the bed with no shades so you may want an eye mask to block light and there are no locks on any interior doors. But that didn’t affect our enjoyment at all. The hosts were great, sending messages when needed beforehand but never bothered us during our stay. I would absolutely book this place again! Loved it. Wish I remembered to take photos in front of the cute mural!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Retro Cowboy review

Our stay was so much fun! The house was perfect for our girl group celebrating a 40th birthday. All the beds were so comfortable with the bathrooms so easy to use with all of us. We loved the space we had and loved all the decor. It was perfect for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHAWN W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Extended weekend for festival

The property looks as good as the photos. The bedrooms are spacious and the beds and bedding were surprisingly comfortable. We all had no problems getting to sleep. The kitchen was well stocked. We would totally consider staying here on our next trip to Austin.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location!

We really enjoyed our stay at the Retro Cowboy house in Austin! It was the perfect location, very clean, great amenities! Loved the record player with old albums! The only small disappointment was that they waited to send the checkin email until the morning of our stay which resulted in us waiting for about 30 minutes to get in when we arrived. It was minor but a frustration at the end of a long travel day. Otherwise we would rent this house again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Walking to all the fun on South Congress was great. One parking spot off the street. The house is next to a school, which was not in session at the time of our visit. I imagine parking and noise level may be different during the school year. Value for space (3 br) and amenities provided was good. If you’re looking for a SoCo house rather than hotel, I would recommend this option.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalia d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Retro Cowboy Weekend!

We absolutely adored the decor in Retro Cowboy. It was so fitting for our fun weekend in Austin with family. We had cozy nights in a fun nights out on the town. Only flaw was that my cousin was not able to bring her ESA dog so she was unable to come stay with us. However 5 stars nonetheless !! and
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness

SoCo trip with pals

Gorgeous and spacious place in walking distance to fantastic restaurants and bars. Would not hesitate to recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023