This Clarksville Cottage is a (somewhat) hidden gem! It’s a well appointed apartment behind Mark and Jeanine’s house with a lovely garden separating the two. It’s in a quiet residential neighborhood within walking distance of restaurants, coffee shops, shopping. And a short Uber ride to downtown, Rainey street, and river front/Ladybird Lake.
Mark greeted me at check in and even helped me carry my luggage up the stairs to the rental which was much appreciated in the Texas heat. The unit comes fully stocked with anything you would need for a short stay - kitchen supplies (even had a fridge with beer, soda, and water), bathroom with plenty of towels. It could fit three people comfortably (two in the bedroom and one on the couch).
Mark had the best recommendations, including Clark’s Oyster Bar two blocks away (SO GOOD!). There is also a Whole Foods nearby which is great for grocery shopping if you like to cook meals in.
There is construction going on (just like the rest of Austin) next door which was mostly a non-event except for on Saturday morning when I was trying to catch up on some zz’s. So you might want to pack a set of ear plugs if you are a light sleeper like I am.
All in all, this was a great option for my weekend in Austin. And I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for something near, but not in, all of the action Austin has to offer.