½ Blk to S Congress • Walk to Live Music & Shops

Steps away from Austin’s South Congress scene! Walk over and sip coffee at La La Land Cafe, snap a pic at the ‘I love you so much’ mural at Jo's, score cowboy boots at Tecovas, Lucchese, or Allens, catch live music at The Continental Club or C-Boys, grab some tacos at Torchy's, watch the bats fly from Congress St Bridge, or take a dip at Big Stacy Pool. We are 15 min from the airport, 1.5 mi to downtown. Locally run by our family—we look forward to hosting you!

Austin, TX, United States
2 guests
1 bedroom
1 bathroom

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage

Entertainment

  • Sound system

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Portable fans

Home safety

  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Parking and facilities

  • Free street parking

Services

  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
  • Luggage dropoff allowed For guests' convenience when they have early arrival or late departure

Accessibility

Neighborhood

You’ll fall in love with the vibrant energy of South Congress and South First! This neighborhood perfectly blends old Austin charm with fresh, modern vibes. Our home is tucked into a welcoming community where tree-lined streets and historic homes meet trendy cafes, mouthwatering food trucks, and eye-catching murals. It’s the perfect spot to experience everything that makes Austin so special.

Guest Access

The guest home is tucked behind our house with a separate entrance via the alley between us and Magnolia Cafe, so you’ll have all the privacy you need. Plus. Free street parking is available for up to one car.

Good to know

Location, Location, Location – This compact, thoughtfully designed studio is the perfect home base for exploring Austin. A walker’s paradise (Walk Score: 96!)—stroll to Town Lake, shops, gourmet eats, or cowboy boots. Vegan bites at Bouldin Creek Cafe or a nightcap at House Wine are just a short walk away. Two twin beds are ideal for friends traveling together. Cook in the full kitchen or reheat nearby favorites like June’s or Torchy’s. We’ve stocked coffee, tea, basics, plus a Bluetooth speaker, fast internet, and Smart TV. Beach towels are ready for Barton Springs, Deep Eddy, Town Lake, or Big Stacy Pool just half a mile away. Free street parking with the provided parking pass. The Alley Haus is a small space without a traditional living room—but what it lacks in square footage, it more than makes up for in location. 😊 The photos are true to life, so take a peek and make sure it’s the right fit for your group. Got questions? Just ask—our family is happy to help. Thanks for considering Stay Austin TX and The Alley Haus. We think you’ll love SoCo as much as we do. 📍 Nearby Spots You're surrounded by local gems. Some of our go-to places: • Torchy’s Tacos – 0.1 mi • June’s All Day – 0.1 mi • The Salty Donut – 0.1 mi • The Meteor (coffee/wine/pizza!) – 0.2 mi • Bouldin Creek Café – 0.3 mi • Home Slice Pizza – 0.4 mi • Aba – 0.7 mi • Big Top Candy Shop – 0.2 mi • Allen’s Boots – 0.4 mi • The Continental Club – 0.5 mi • C-Boy’s Heart & Soul – 0.1 mi • Kendra Scott Flagship – 0.2 mi • South Congress Bridge (bats!) – 1.3 mi • Barton Springs – 2.7 mi • Downtown Austin – 2 mi • Texas Capitol – 2.1 mi • Moody Center – 3.6 mi • UT Austin – 3.8 mi

Other Details to Note

Minimal Space, Maximum Austin: The Alley Haus is small and doesn’t have a traditional living room, so it’s best for guests who want a comfortable place to sleep, cook, and plan their Austin adventures. With two twin beds, a full kitchen, and essential amenities, it’s a perfect home base. Photos are true to life—please confirm the size/space works for your group. Bathroom Step: There’s a 12-inch step up into the bathroom, so if anyone in your party has mobility concerns, please take that into account—we want everyone to be safe and comfortable during their stay. Heating & Cooling: The space has a full-size wall unit that provides both heating and air conditioning to keep things comfy year-round. Coffee Starter Kit: We include a small starter set of coffee, cream, and sugar—but with so many amazing cafés nearby, you might just find a new favorite each morning. ☕ (Jo’s, The Meteor, Bouldin Creek Cafe, Swedish Hill Cafe and The Salty Donut are all just a short stroll away!) Need Groceries? HEB is less than a mile away if you need to stock up on snacks, drinks, or anything else during your stay.

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Reviews

Elena
October 2025 · Airbnb
Loved our stay! We visited for ACL and this was a great location, less than ten min drive from Zilker park and within walking distance of my personal favorite place for breakfast, Bouldin creek cafe. 10/10 would stay again. The place is small, perfect for 1-2 people but honestly bigger than I expected from the photos. Loved the private entrance and parking was easy. Thanks for a great stay!
Lisa
September 2025 · Airbnb
The unit is cozy and served our purpose - staying near South Congress Hotel for a wedding. Agree that for the purpose of Uber using Bird’s Barbershop as the location is best.
Charell
September 2025 · Airbnb
Made for a great weekday stay while I was in town for work. House was very clean and a good amount of room for one person. Bathroom was nicely stocked and plenty of hot water. Great location and easy to get rideshares. Listing photographs are very true to life.
Meg
September 2025 · Airbnb
Feel like a local here! Fabulous location, steps to S. Congress, while being in an actual neighborhood with cool Austin charm. ✨ It’s also very quiet at night. Close to so much and if you rent a car, a parking pass is provided for on street parking! 🙌 This ADU is truly private, pristine, and comfy. It’s a private oasis. You can make your own food in the full kitchen or walk to grab tacos, breakfast, donuts, and more just literal steps away. 🌮 It is three rooms, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and perfect for 1-2 people max. Renon is a superb host who is extremely responsive, communicative, and caring! Always recommending spots to eat and ensuring your stay is perfection. It felt more like staying with a friend! Highly recommend checking out Mau’s antiques and Letter Press Play for local shops. Torchy’s is a must for queso & tacos! Wish I could have stayed longer as Renon’s place felt like my own.
Alexis
August 2025 · Airbnb
Our stay was great! The neighborhood was peaceful and the location was very convenient for us, we had lots of options so near. The place was comfortable and we had everything that we needed!

Find us

Walkability score of 97! Walk, Bike or Scooter. The location is incredibly walkable and bike friendly. For longer trips, CapMetro buses stop nearby, or you can hop in an Uber or Lyft to get anywhere in the city.

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