Secluded Luxury on Greenbelt Canyon @ Barton Springs & Zilker Park Near Downtown | House in Austin

10.0 (95 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  6 Guests
Barton Hills House | Secluded Luxury on Greenbelt Canyon @ Barton Springs & Zilker Park Near Downtown

3 Bedroom House in Barton Hills, Austin

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You’ll find this architecturally distinctive and art-filled Santa Fe-style home tucked under shady oaks on a cliff overlooking the Barton Creek greenbelt at the end of a quiet, secluded cul-de-sac in Central Austin minutes from downtown.
Located in Barton Hills, one of Austin's most desirable neighborhoods, the house is a mere 10-minute walk or 5-minute drive to the “soul of Austin” … the 1000 ft long natural Barton Springs Pool nestled in Zilker Metropolitan Park.
Zilker Park is 350 acres of natural beauty and the annual site of the world-famous Austin City Limits Music Festival, as well as other popular events such as Blues On The Green and musicals at Zilker Hillside Theatre. In the park and nearby you’ll also find Zilker Botanical Gardens, the Umlauf Sculpture Garden, Zachary Scott Theatre, bike rentals, kayak/paddle board/canoe rentals, and convenient and tasty “Restaurant Row” on Barton Springs Road.
Upon arrival at our home, you’ll enter antique Mexican doors into a large, bright, colorful open living space overlooking the comfortable patio and gorgeous Barton Creek greenbelt.
You’ll see a collection of vibrant paintings, a big hand-painted and carved Hong Kong screen in the dining room, a colorful stemware rack over the bar, interesting furniture designs, minerals, glassworks and many other eye-catching articles. A very nice Yamaha piano also awaits if you’re musically inclined.
Expansive glass walls and sliding glass patio doors bring the view of the outdoors inside … and what a view it is!
When you step outside, you’ll appreciate that the house is perched cliff-side above the natural wonder of the Barton Creek Greenbelt. You’ll find a small, inviting lawn and sandstone steps that cascade down to breathtaking 180-degree views of the greenbelt, the tree-filled canyon walls across the way, and Barton Creek below. If you walk a little farther toward the greenbelt, you’ll find nice seasonal views of the UT Tower and parts of the Austin skyline to the north and east. And if you’re visiting in December, you’ll see the 3,000 lights of the 155-foot tall Zilker Holiday Tree, a place that people enjoy visiting for an evening’s after-dinner entertainment.
The covered back porch invites you and your group to relax and visit out-of-doors, sharing morning coffee and breakfast, listening to birdsong and watching acrobatic squirrels chase one another through the trees. You may even see a roadrunner who lives somewhere below. In the evening you’ll partake of dinner and drinks on the porch or the lower open patio. You may hear a coyote call from the Greenbelt or a chorus of frogs and cicadas in the summertime. Twin outdoor ceiling fans keep you cool and comfortable on the porch after sundown.
Back inside, you’ll walk from the living area down four short steps into the large master suite with a comfortable queen-size bed, a collection of comfortable pillows, good bedside reading lamps, a nice remote-controlled ceiling fan, a large dresser with ample drawers, a rack for your hanging garments with plenty of hangers, and its own door and view out to the patio.
The en-suite master bath has separate his & her vanities, a shower for two with glass walls on one side for a private view out to the greenbelt. If you’re shy, don’t worry … there’s a exterior curtain you can close from inside the shower for privacy.
A large washer and dryer, plus cleaning supplies and more hanging space are behind closed doors in the master bathroom.
The second bedroom is fitted with two comfortable twin beds, good reading lights, a ceiling fan and a spacious closet with plenty of hangers.
Next door, you’ll find a modern guest bathroom with cool travertine floors and walls, a glass-walled walk-in shower, and a floor-to-ceiling mirrored wall.
The vanities in both bathrooms are a rare green quartzite, chosen to reflect the color of our beloved Barton Springs. This home was thoughtfully built and arranged to blend beautifully with the site.
Our office does double duty as a third bedroom with a full-size sofa bed custom-made by American Leather in Dallas. Its patented Comfort Sleeper system is so comfortable, several of our past guests have purchased one after sleeping on ours.
in less than ten minutes you can drive to Whole Foods Flagship Store, Trader Joe’s Central Market and other grocery stores. Travel in virtually any direction and within 10 minutes you will find a variety of shopping opportunities, from Barton Creek Square Mall. (Nordstrom, Macy’s, Dillards, Apple Store, etc.) to beloved individual proprietorships such as Book People (rated one of the best independent booksellers in the US) and Waterloo Records, seller of vinyl LPs and CDs, and Julian Gold (ladies clothing).
This radius also includes varied and vibrant downtown between Lamar and Congress north of Ladybird Lake to 6th St, and shopping/dining/ entertainment districts including South Congress, and South Lamar. East Austin is a hopping area as well.
It’s less than a fifteen-minute drive to the Texas State Capitol, the University of Texas and Longhorn Games at Memorial Stadium.
You’re only a short 20-minute drive to and from Austin Bergstrom International Airport, and with our easy access to all of Austin’s major highways, you’re quickly on the way to anywhere else in town, and beyond.
If you’re going out on the town, you won’t want to miss the best and oldest honkey tonk in Texas, The Broken Spoke on South Lamar, or the delightful dance hall, Donn’s Depot, just north of the river on 5th St. for some robust and authentic fun.
We are responsive, helpful and responsible owners ... this is our primary residence, we love living here, and we love sharing our comfortable home, wonderful neighborhood and fantastic city with our guests!
We have been licensed as a Type 1 short term rental property since the inception of the City of Austin STR licensing program in 2013. Our current Austin Short Term Rental Operating License Number is OL 2017041267.
We have always collected and promptly paid applicable state and city occupancy taxes, and we comply with all City of Austin short term rental ordinances and regulations. Our nightly rates include a 9% City of Austin hotel tax collected by us and remitted by us to the City. VRBO collects and remits an additional 6% State of Texas hotel tax.
Please note: We have one Ring Spotlight security camera and a keyed lockbox at our front door for remote security monitoring of our driveway and entry. There are no other video or audio recording devices on the property.

Secluded Luxury on Greenbelt Canyon @ Barton Springs & Zilker Park Near Downtown is located in Barton Hills. Secluded Luxury on Greenbelt Canyon @ Barton Springs & Zilker Park Near Downtown provides accommodation, featuring Security/Safety, Fireplace/Heating, Balcony/Terrace, among other amenities. This House features Security/Safety, Fireplace/Heating, Balcony/Terrace, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Secluded Luxury on Greenbelt Canyon @ Barton Springs & Zilker Park Near Downtown has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Barton Hills has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Barton Hills, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Coffee grinder
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Blender
  • Oven
  • Toaster
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Cycling nearby
  • Water park
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
Entertainment
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite service
General
  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)
  • English
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
Guest Services
  • Travel crib
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Adrianne M.
Aug 3, 2025 01:33:40 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: We loved the open space, the backyard, and the artwork in the home. Such a welcoming space.
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