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*Book 4, Get 3 Free – Stay 7 Nights, Pay for 4!*

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A heated pool
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
7 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 244500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, Austin Zoo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Chapel Dulcinea
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Austin

Heart of Austin.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Austin vacation home, you'll find Ascension Seton Southwest and Bannockburn Baptist Church. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Radha Madhav Dham and Jump Wild.

What's nearby

  • Austin Zoo - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - 15 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Chapel Dulcinea - 15 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Circle C Golf Club - 16 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Zilker Park - 16 min drive - 13.7 miles

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 23 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪P. Terry’s Burger Stand - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪HTeaO - Austin - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jester King Brewery - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

*Book 4, Get 3 Free – Stay 7 Nights, Pay for 4!*

***WELCOME TO STEPPING ROCK***
Special Offer: Book 4 Nights, Stay 7!
For a limited time, pay for just 4 nights and get 3 additional nights absolutely FREE. That's 7 nights for the price of 4!
Discount applied at the time of booking—(*Must check in Mon-Thur)

Each and every NEST Vacation Rentals Home includes a team of experienced locals who are available to you 24/7. Your personal Guest Experience Manager is highly trained on the home you are staying in. They will not only be your contact for the house, but are also able to guide you to enjoy the best Austin has to offer! NEST Vacation Rentals considers it our primary job to ensure you have the best possible experience during your time in Austin!

FEATURED IN COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE June'2017 !!
Roam free without city limits on this 11 acre Texas Hill Country retreat located just 11 miles from downtown Austin & 9 miles to Dripping Springs. This excellent location makes this resort home perfect for relaxing after exploring everything Austin offers or attending wedding events in Dripping Springs or the Texas Hill Country. This home is situated next to an abundance of memorable group activities including vineyards, famous vodka distilleries, craft beer breweries, the famous Stunt Ranch, paintball, shooting ranges, restaurants, shopping and more! STEPPING ROCK can serve as your destination or just a place to rest your heads at night. This home provides a wonderful retreat allowing your group to enjoy time together.

THE SPACE
STEPPING ROCK was custom designed to comfortably accommodate large groups, sleeping up to 24 guests in 18 beds. This 7 bedroom, 6.5 bath, 4,500 square foot home features a heated swimming pool, hot tub, outdoor fireplace, outdoor big screen TV, cook station with BBQ grill, fire pit, corn hole game alley, spike ball, ladder ball, covered outdoor patio, a pool shower, outdoor restroom, and so much more! Featuring Modern Farm House architecture and design, the house features a luxurious open floor plan, making the home perfect for entertaining and relaxing with a large group of friends, family or business retreat. The comfortable living room with the fireplace invites everyone to the center of the house, while the wall of glass French doors opens the space up to great views of the pool and hill country. Guests will enjoy the indoor restaurant style bar with 4 bar stools where all can practice the latest in mixology! The well-equipped gourmet kitchen is made for entertaining and offers commercial-grade Thermador stainless appliances, a long serving island with 10 additional bar stools, a dining table with seating for 16, in addition to an outdoor dining table with seating for 16 people.

The home features high-end furnishings and luxury linens selected by an award-winning interior designer, with only comfort and luxury in mind. This is a full-time, purpose-build vacation rental; you will not find locked closets, personal items or homeowner's pictures on the walls—this home is built with only the most discerning short-term guests in mind.

CONCIERGE SERVICES
Arrive and Relax, after all, you are on vacation! To enhance your stay, our CONCIERGE partner can handle the essentials like pre-arrival groceries and stocking the bar, transportation, private chefs, etc... They will also create specially curated five-star experiences for your group. To make your trip seamless and experience the best of Austin, allow our concierge partner to handle the details.

ROOM DETAILS: 7 BEDROOMS: Sleeps 24 People in 18 beds
-BEDROOM 1: 1 King Downstairs (On-Suite Bathroom)
-BEDROOM 2: 2 Queens + 2 Twin Bunkbeds Downstairs (On-Suite Bathroom)
-BEDROOM 3: 2 Queens Upstairs (On-Suite Bathroom)
-BEDROOM 4: 4 Twin Bunkbeds (4 Twins) Upstairs (Shared bath with BR 5)
-BEDROOM 5: 4 Queens Bunkbeds (4 Queens) Upstairs (Shared bath with BR 4)
-BEDROOM 6: 1 King Upstairs + 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa (On-Suite Bathroom)
-BEDROOM 7: 1 Queen Bed (Private entrance single room)

CHEF'S KITCHEN:
Every culinary desire can be met in this spacious catering kitchen. The over-sized serving island is perfect for dining and entertaining. This well-appointed kitchen includes microwave, 3 coffee makers, toaster, blender and of course a disposal! Full Size sit down bar to practice your mixology (you provide the bartender!) If you prefer to grill, you will enjoy a stainless gas grill just steps from the kitchen.


SPECIAL FEATURES:
• Wi-Fi throughout the home (High-Speed!)
• Large covered outdoor living area provides a shaded retreat from sunny days
• Heated Pool Option (for fee)
• Hot Tub (heating complimentary)
• Outdoor Fire Pit (in addition to outdoor fireplace)
• Outdoor Full Pool Bathroom
• Laundry Room with high capacity washer & dryer
• 2 Master suites downstairs with on-suite bathrooms
• Private entrance bedroom with queen bed and private space for anyone that needs to work during their stay
• Cable TV w/ Full Sports Package (DirectTV)
• Generous parking
• 11-acre property with stunning views
• Huge back yard for entertaining with BBQ grill & outdoor table/chairs
• Authentic working barn on property makes the perfect back drop for your authentic Texas memories


ALSO PROVIDED DURING YOUR STAY:
• Luxurious high thread-count linens & plush bath towels
• 24 Pool Towels
• Laundry room with high capacity HE washer & dryer with laundry pods
• Fully stocked kitchen with everything you need to entertain
• 2 Drip Coffee makers & Starbucks coffee, creamer and sugars
• Keurig & K-Cups
• Complimentary toiletries including bath soap, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner.
• Starter supply of all soaps and paper products (paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, laundry pods)
• Luxury pillow top mattresses
• Hair Dryers in every bathroom
• Full length mirrors in every bedroom
• Board Games: Uno, Jenga, Scrabble, Connect 4, Poker Sets, Playing Cards
• 24 Hour Self-Check-In

THE NEIGHBORHOOD:
• The gorgeous home is in a secluded neighborhood just south of downtown Austin.
• DOWNTOWN Austin is only 11 miles. The airport is a <20 minute drive.
• 15-20 minutes from Downtown Austin
• 25 minutes from Wimberly
• 20 minutes to Salt Lick BBQ/Driftwood
• 40 minutes to surrounding Fredericksburg wineries

NOTE:
• 6% State Hotel Tax
• 5% NEST Booking Fee
• $650 Cleaning Fee
• $500 Pool Heating Fee (Per 3 night stay)
• $150 Pet Fee /per pet/ per 3 night rental. (sorry, no pets over 25lbs)
• $100 Extra Person Fee ($100 p/person/p/night stay over 16 person standard occupancy)
• $150 fee per Air Mattress (must request prior to arrival day)
• 50% Payment at time of Booking
• 50% Payment 30 Days Prior to Check-In
• Rental Agreement must be signed within 48 hours after booking.
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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 4,500 square feet

Policies

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 are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Private Retreat Pool Fire Pit 18 Beds 12'downtown House Austin
98761
Private Retreat Pool Fire Pit 18 Beds 12'downtown House
Private Retreat Pool Fire Pit 18 Beds 12'downtown Austin

Frequently asked questions

How close is *Book 4, Get 3 Free – Stay 7 Nights, Pay for 4!* to the airport?

This vacation home is 20.4 mi (24-min drive) away from the Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does *Book 4, Get 3 Free – Stay 7 Nights, Pay for 4!* have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does *Book 4, Get 3 Free – Stay 7 Nights, Pay for 4!* offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at *Book 4, Get 3 Free – Stay 7 Nights, Pay for 4!*?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at *Book 4, Get 3 Free – Stay 7 Nights, Pay for 4!*?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at *Book 4, Get 3 Free – Stay 7 Nights, Pay for 4!*?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does *Book 4, Get 3 Free – Stay 7 Nights, Pay for 4!* have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does *Book 4, Get 3 Free – Stay 7 Nights, Pay for 4!* have a spa?

This vacation home doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is *Book 4, Get 3 Free – Stay 7 Nights, Pay for 4!* to downtown Austin?

This vacation home is 12.7 mi away from Austin.