Updated on Jul 20, 2026
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Type
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Private vacation home
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Bedrooms
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2
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Bathrooms
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1
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House Rules
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Pets allowed: less than 20 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Smoking is not permitted
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No events allowed
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Max Occupancy
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4
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Property Id
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3965546
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☀️ 2025 Traveler Award Winner ☀️
Iconic Historic Tree House on UT Campus, Walk to Moody Center
When you visit the University of Texas or downtown, location means everything.
This award-winning historic tree house sits directly across from UT Law School and steps from the LBJ School — placing you in the true heart of campus and downtown.
-Walk to football games.
-Walk to Moody Center concerts.
-Walk to UT Tower, hospitals, Bass Concert Hall, and graduation events.
-Free parking
-No long drives after games.
-Just effortless UT access.
At the same time, you’re surrounded by trees and a peaceful creek — where mornings begin with birdsong and evenings end on a balcony overlooking the water.
It’s a rare balance: full campus access with a nature retreat feel.
✹ Designed for UT Families, Parents & Event Guests
Perfect for:
• UT graduation weekends
• Football & game days
• Moody Center concerts
• Parents visiting students
• UT medical visits
• Visiting professors & law school guests
• Guests relocating to Austin
Guests consistently choose this home because everything feels easy and walkable.
✹ Walk to Everything UT
• Across from UT Law School
• Near LBJ School of Public Affairs
• Walk to Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium
• Walk to Moody Center
• Walk to UT Tower
• Walk to Bass Concert Hall
• Minutes to UT Hospitals
You stay in the center of it all.
✹ Comfortable, Thoughtfully Prepared Space
This 2-bedroom tree house offers:
☀️ 2 Queen beds + 1 Sofa bed
☀️ 2 dedicated workspaces
☀️ Fast, reliable internet
☀️ Full kitchen with coffee maker
☀️ Washer & dryer in building
☀️ Fenced yard
☀️ Balcony with creek views
☀️ Free secure parking for 2 cars
Professionally cleaned and carefully prepared before every stay.
✹ Bedrooms
Bedroom 1:
• Queen bed
• Work desk & chair
• Closet + extra linens
• Nightstand & reading light
• Iron & ironing board
• Floor mirror
Bedroom 2:
• Queen bed
• Sofa bed with extra bedding
• Work desk & chair
✹ Living & Kitchen
Living Room:
• Smart TV
• Comfortable seating
• Dining table
Kitchen:
• Stove, oven, microwave
• Refrigerator
• Cookware & utensils
• Coffee maker
Bathroom:
• Full bath
• Towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash
• Hair dryer
✹ Balcony & Outdoor Setting
• Patio furniture & lights
• Overlooks the creek
• Surrounded by trees
• Directly next to Eastwoods Neighborhood Park
Bring the kids for tennis, pickleball, or bird watching while staying steps from campus.
✹ Good to Know
• Front door is accessed through the patio.
• Free on-site parking directly in front of the house.
• This is a historic Tree cottage located on a lively college road, many guests enjoy the energy of the area, though light sleepers may notice some street noise, especially during busier hours.
• A short rental agreement is required after booking.
• A $300 security deposit hold is placed and automatically released 7 days after checkout if no damages are reported.
If you're visiting UT and want to walk everywhere while staying surrounded by trees and a peaceful creek, this historic tree house offers the full University of Texas experience — with comfort, convenience, and award-winning care.
Please Note: No smoking, weed, or vaping of any form is allowed at our home. Even if smoking occurs outside, guests will be charged if any smoke smell is found inside the property after checkout.
Located in Austin, this vacation home is in the city center and on the waterfront. Sixth Street and Rainey Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lady Bird Lake and Lake Austin. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Moody Center or Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium.
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