You’ve seen the “keep Austin weird” T-shirts, and this place exemplifies the old school weird-Austin.
On the plus side - it was impeccably clean and very well stocked, with a full kitchen. There was coffee and snacks and wine and condiments and lots of kitchen utensils. Fluffy towels and a nice thick duvet for Austin winter.
And the grounds were clearly a labor of love for the original owner and builder. I’m super curious to know how he used the property and what the intent was behind the public spaces. (There’s a bathhouse and outdoor dining area for 40+ people).
But the casita is minimally furnished (the sofa looks like it was picked up on the side of the road and there’s nothing on the walls). And the pool doesn’t look inviting for swimming. (I kinda want it to have a good scrubbing). Also the stone steps and paths aren’t as well maintained as I am sure they were under the original ownership. Some of the photos are from the real estate listing in 2017, not current.
For the price, I would have expected a little more furnishing and maintenance. Nevertheless, I’m glad we stayed there and not at an anonymous apartment downtown.
I’d recommend it to a friend.