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Sven's Castle Games 5 miles to downtown ATX

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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, computer monitors

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
The current price is $225
$206 nightly
$225 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, Riverside Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Edward's University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, South Congress Avenue
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Austin

Located in Austin (Montopolis), this guesthouse is within a 10-minute drive of Austin Convention Center and Sixth Street. .This guesthouse is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from University of Texas at Austin and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Zilker Park.
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What's nearby

  • Riverside Golf Course - 6 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • The Concourse Project - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Live Oak Brewing Company - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • St. Edward's University - 8 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • South Congress Avenue - 8 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • Plaza Saltillo Station - 15 min drive
  • Austin Station - 19 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪P Terry's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Sven's Castle Games 5 miles to downtown ATX

Cute 2 bedroom 1 bath private entry guest suite 5 miles East of Downtown. (2) queen over queen beds, (1) king bed, (1) sofa, (1) folding desks, (2) adjustable desk/kitchen tables, (1) 50" & (2) 32" LED's all with prime and HDTV. 1000 MBPS Fiber private router/Wi-Fi/ethernet. Refrigerator, Dual induction burner, Toaster, Coffee setup and utensils.

Any refundable amount, we will deduct a 5% transaction fee.

Due to COVID19, we want to confirm our standard cleaning process for guests:
- We clean with windex and clorox
- Comforter's are laundered between every stay (as are all linens/towels)
- All surfaces are wiped down (fridge, microwave, table, light switches, etc.)
- Alcohol wipes provided for extra peace of mind

Your guest suite is the door behind the blue Adirondack chairs, which are in front of a red facade. There’s a sign that says Sven’s Castle. Please only park on the right side of driveway.

I’m usually home or close to home, you may see me passing by or with neighbors. Just message me if you need anything🤗

JD’s market has great necessities and amazing tacos. Riverside Drive is filled with convenience shopping.

Rideshare can range from $8-16 in and around downtown. I enjoy riding 16 miles round trip from house to Mopac along Lady Bird Lake🚴‍♂️

The guest suite is totally private, the three shared doors can only be mechanically unlocked from your side.

If you have a service animal or emotional support animal:
Do you require your animal because of a disability?
What work or task has the animal been trained to perform?

Otherwise provide your dogs breed, weight, quantity for pre-approval. $75 flat fee per pet per reservation, with additional cleaning if applicable.
Quit time 9pm-6am
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower/tub combination and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a desk and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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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Sven's Castle Games 5 miles to downtown ATX Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a wonderful, comfortable place to stay. Mike is the super host! You will definitely enjoy the plush and fresh linens
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Austin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and as described. Host was super responsive to any questions
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colby S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location from the airport. No complaints whatsoever. Host is friendly also!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kali P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host and place for our crew to rest their heads while out of town
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great use of a small space!! Mike was a great host, very welcoming, accommodating and friendly!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hadorah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean place, great location, communicative host, and easy check-in with games for our 8 year old. Perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dinah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing host. Very awesome. Also the enviorment is great. Well placed 5 stars. I wish we were better guest.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, great location, kind host

The space was perfect for what we needed, beds were very comfortable, convenient location close to the airport and downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great place

great place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

Comfy, cozy property in a nice area
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for a friend’s wedding and couldn’t have asked for a better spot. The place was clean, comfortable, and the pool was such an amazing bonus—it made our stay feel extra special. We made so many wonderful memories here. The hosts were kind, attentive, and checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Clean place owner very helpful, Location very convenient, Located in a quiet neighborhood would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small and clean.

Nice place to stay when in Austin. It's small, but very clean and the beds are comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

The place was nice and came with the basics you need. Owner was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We had a great time at this rental. Mike was very helpful. The beds were comfortable and the place was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Host, clean and comfortable spot!

The host was extremely flexible and communicative. It was extremely clean and comfortable and all of our needs. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The house was clean and the location was good to get to where we wanted to go. Pretty close to downtown Austin and right by McKinney state park.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quiet comfortable

Quiet neighborhood near the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for the family!

We stayed here for a family weekend getaway, and it was a great home away from home. Everything was very clean, and the host was great with communication. The beds were spacious and comfortable, and the rooms have fans, which is a big plus for me!! I'm so glad we opted for this instead of a hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great find

Quiet neighborhood, comfortable beds, very clean, limited kitchen. Great use of a small space. Easy drive to the airport and downtown Austin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitch M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House

House was very clean. Had all the amenities we needed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and comfy

A great place to use as home base for travels around the Austin area. It’s clean and the beds are super comfortable. Mike, the host, was easy to contact and he was quick to respond.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just as Explained

Host was very communicative and left great and specific instructions on check in and checkout process! Property was very clean and quiet I would definitely stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great overnight option for Austin

Host friendly and responsive and accommodating. Property as expected
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

My family and I had a wonderful stay. Everyone really enjoyed the property, which was conveniently located near downtown. We had zero issues and our host was extremely communicative the entire time. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024