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In the Heart of Austin I Large Balcony I Sleeps 8 - WalkerVR Loft on Congress!

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Game room
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 83000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

In the Heart of Austin I Large Balcony I Sleeps 8 - WalkerVR Loft on Congress!

This one of a kind property allows events such as corporate events/dinners, private dinners, holiday parties, and SXSW events. Please reach out with any questions!

Welcome to Walker Luxury Vacation Rentals, where exceptional guest experiences and premium hospitality are our top priorities. Each of our homes comes with a dedicated team of knowledgeable agents that are available 24/7. Your personal representative is not only well-versed in every detail of the home, but has likely enjoyed it with their own friends and family. They will quickly become an invaluable resource, guiding you to the best experiences and locations tailored for your group.

The Loft On Congress is a 3,000 sq. ft. luxury loft and event space in the heart of Austin's business and entertainment district. Located on historic Congress Avenue with a stunning view of the Texas State Capitol and the Paramount Theatre, this urban loft is the ideal location for executive stays or attending any of Austin's year-round events including Austin City Limits, the Austin Film Festival, SXSW, Formula One and UT football. Whether you're staying for a festival, off-site business retreat, or a weekend get-away, we've provided every comfort of home... plus a few special extras. Winner of the 2004 AIA Award for Excellence in Design, 706 Congress Ave. was meticulously restored to its original facade with a large balcony directly across from the Paramount Theater, overlooking Congress Avenue all the way to the Capitol. The owners, long-time Austinites and former gallery owners, designed a modern interior including reclaimed wood floors throughout, open staircases, poured concrete counter-tops, a unique split-level layout, and high-end furnishings and artwork. OnCongress is purpose-built as a luxury rental property with amenities such as a full chef's kitchen, living room and lounge, full-size washer/ dryer, and free WiFi. The downstairs game room includes a large screen TV, custom-built steel pool table and shuffle board table.

Please note this is an open loft space without traditional walled bedrooms.
Bedding
Upstairs Bedroom Area: King, Twin
TV Area: 2 Sleeper Sofas
Pool Table Area: Queen (murphy bed), 2 Twins (pushed together as couch seating)
Kitchen Area: Sofa Sleeper

Parking: one spot available for guest use. Additional metered street parking and parking garage across the street.

Per the city of Austin short term rental ordinance the following rules apply to every vacation rental within city limits, with no exceptions: 1) Outdoor spaces are not available for use from 10 PM to 7 AM

Cancel within 24 hours of booking free of penalty!

HOUSE LIMITATIONS: While we love to celebrate special occasions, reservations are for accommodations only. No guests under 25 (without parent or legal guardian). No smoking anywhere on premises. No pets.

Property manager

Walker Luxury Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horseback riding 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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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

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 deadbolt lock
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

468

About the area

Map
Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Sixth Street - 1 min walk
  • Texas State Capitol - 7 min walk
  • Moody Theater - 10 min walk
  • Austin Convention Center - 14 min walk
  • University of Texas at Austin - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 8 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 10 min walk
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Voodoo Doughnut - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Velvet Taco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Omni Hotel Atrium Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Eureka - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is In the Heart of Austin I Large Balcony I Sleeps 8 - WalkerVR Loft on Congress! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at In the Heart of Austin I Large Balcony I Sleeps 8 - WalkerVR Loft on Congress!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In the Heart of Austin I Large Balcony I Sleeps 8 - WalkerVR Loft on Congress!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is In the Heart of Austin I Large Balcony I Sleeps 8 - WalkerVR Loft on Congress! located?

Located in Downtown Austin, this vacation home is steps from Wild About Music and Sixth Street. Austin Convention Center and Texas State Capitol are also within 15 minutes. Downtown Station is 10 minutes by foot and Plaza Saltillo Station is 22 minutes.

In the Heart of Austin I Large Balcony I Sleeps 8 - WalkerVR Loft on Congress! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenrick S.

ACL Music Festival Trip
We had a fantastic time. Amenities were great and location was great. Bedrooms didn’t have privacy at all, but we were a group of friends so that was ok for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chip J., Plano TX

Great Place to Stay
Great place. Great location. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex N.

Great location, nice place
Great downtown location, if you don't mind sleeping on comfortable couches, it's a nice spot for a weekend vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimette G.

Excellent in everyway
From the modern loft aesthetic, to the location across from the Paramount theatre and 6th st, you literally cannot pick a better place to stay. Hands down one of the coolest places, at the absolutely best location you could find; if you’re on the fence just go ahead and book it - it’s a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Great property
Great location and property was as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

Excellent Location
Excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken H.

Great
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin S.

Incredible stay in downtown Austin
Only place and group I would stay and book with again when we come back to Austin. Thank you all for a great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suraj J.

Austin loft
Amazing loft in the heart of Austin. We had a great time and close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Chelsie C.

LOCATION
Perfect location, quick uber rides and great options for food. The place lacked in beds, but it was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

DIna H.

AMAZING SPOT - GREAT PLACE!
This property is amazing. We loved the location, the spacious feel of the place, the pool table and shuffle board. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

kyle h.

Cool space, central location.
Really cool space, central location. Everything as advertised and worth the money
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

Loft on Congress
Wonderful staycation. Excellent location with scooter stations right outside our door and walking distance to restaurants and the Capital.. This is a super-cool property, very spacious and perfect for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

Everything and then more
Small group of friends in town and absolutely loved this place. Great location and amenities. Worth every penny.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Derick L.

Austin trip
Me and the fellas stayed here and it was a perfect setup for the 4 of us. Close to town and the bar games in the unit were just the added bonus we needed. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen Q.

Traveling for work
Great experience at beautiful craftsman house! Perfect size for our 5 person group. Very helpful and responsive owners!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brandy D.

a really cool loft great for our family of six!
Pictures don’t do this place justice! We had the best time. Our kids thought that we were the coolest parents in town for getting such a neat place to stay. The balcony was great to sit and have coffee or wine in the evening. The kids loved playing with all of the games and open area downstairs. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Far exceeded expectations. 10/10
Every single thing about this place is awesome. The pictures don’t do it justice. Great communication. Superb location. Price wasn’t too terrible. Will definitely be coming back. Thanks!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Good Location and Space
Location is nice and it’s a big space; effectively one large 3 story room. downside is most of the beds are couches which fold flat. One of them appeared broken and so our friend just slept on couch. No extra frills
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Amazing loft in central location
I came to Austin for a guy’s trip and this loft was perfect. There were 8 of us, and more than enough room without us feeling cramped. The location couldn’t have been better, and the deck was a nice way to have a drink and people watch. Just be aware that there is only one normal bed. This wasn’t an issue for us, but I see how it could be. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Justin K.

This place was a blast! It has it all, location, games, clean I couldn’t be happier with my stay.
I lived in Austin about 3 years ago and wanted to come back for my bachelor party. I wanted to stay somewhere fun downtown where we could all stay in one spot. When I came across this property I knew I had found it. It was so nice to have the games downstairs to play while people were getting ready and the location was perfect. We could walk every where we wanted to go and there was a great spot for brunch across the street. Plenty of space for all the guys to stay and having the porch was a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this home to anyone looking for a fun and unique stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louis C.

Fantastic experience all around
Amazing, chic and spacious space, in a perfect location with a cool balcony and responsive , attentive, & caring hosts . Couldnt ask for a better experience
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pranav B.

Awesome stay in a cool space
Had a wonderful weekend in this loft!! We were eight guys in Austin for a bachelor party. We got a gift at the beginning # which was very sweet of them. We loved the pool table and shuffleboard. The space itself is super roomy and stylish - the bachelorettes ditched their own place to come hang out at ours! As other reviews have stated, the whole space is open and continuous, and other than the one bed, bedding is all futons. That being said, we were very comfortable, and there was enough bedding for 8 of us to sleep comfortably! Only issue would be if your group doesn't want to share beds
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Britaney F., Spokane, WA

The best location
This property is perfect if you aren’t renting a car and want to be at the center of downtown. The space was clean and there were plenty sheets and towels for all.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobby B.

Great location
Ideal location for those wanting to experience downtown Austin in a group setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022