Upscale & unpretentious. All natural materials used to promote a feeling of connectivity to NATURE. Parkside location offering luxury nature infused/OPEN LOFT interior. At your doorstep is Barton Springs Pool (a whopping 3 acre spring-fed Pool) Zilker Park, Lady Bird Lake, and her 10 acre Hike and Bike Trail. Your location is also steps from Austin's best Dining and entertainment options. At this location we provide 6 out of the "usual" 10 "Things to do" in Austin lists. We know you will have the best possible Austin experience here. Walking distance from here are the top 6 best things to do in Austin. 1) Barton Springs Pool 2) 10 Mile Ladybird Lake LUSH hike and bike trail 3) Zilker Botanical Gardens 4) Barton Creek Greenbelt hike 5) Umlauf Sculpture Gardens 6) Kayaking and Canoeing on Ladybird Lake PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A VERY CUSTOM AND UNUSUAL 3RD BEDROOM. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS AND ACCCOMPANYING DESCRIPTION FOR DETAILS. This site check boxes for don't allow for expanded explanation of this VERY custom and unusual "Flex" space. At your doorstep is Zilker Park which boasts Barton Springs Pool, a 3 acre spring fed natural swimming pool. You will have not only the pool essentially at your doorstep but also is Ladybird Lake and her 10 acre hike and bike trail. It is Austin's social hub for hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking and paddle boarding. You have very easy access to bike, canoe and kayak rentals. Also, steps away are Austin's finest dining and entertainment options. This property offers you inspired design focused on the style and relaxed appeal of Austin, with flavors of a cottage in the Mediterranean countryside. In the heart of the home, the fully stocked open kitchen has wood floors, a marble farmers sink and custom gourmet prep island. The kitchen is completely open living/dining areas for maxium group enjoyment. This large entertainment area comes complete with 2 sets of French doors and 10 additional over-sized windows. Custom interior flagstone flooring throughout create a true "nature inspired" parklike experience. Feel the park breeze from your living room French doors opening onto an expansive deck. 2 shower heads are incorporated in a stone surround rainfall shower in one of the bathrooms. In the 2nd bathroom a custom stone sink, soft white stucco shower/tub offer a skylight filled spa-like experience. Off the master a large yard allows for any accompanying pet to roam. The 3rd bedroom was designed as a "flex" space...it can be left completely open to enjoy it as a sun-filled lounge space adjacent to the main living area or it can be closed off completely with a 6' sliding door and 6' swing metal door creating a private on-suite with 2 XL twin beds. This is the complete lower level of a luxury Duplex. There is no interior access between properties and front doors are on opposite sides of the property so completely private. You can hear occasional faint footfall from above....so if you are an EXTREMELY and we do mean EXTREMELY sensitive, this property may not be for you. We are walking distance to SO MANY fabulous dining and etertainment locations. Please see my guidebook for all the details. Upon booking I can also send you information on our private chef available for hire and also another brochure with maps and descriptions of all that is available to you when you book this property. We have over 900 square feet of outside living space which includes a 4 person hot tub. Please see photos. After you arrive, I kindly request that you shoot me a quick text to let me know you got in ok and everything is as you had hoped it would be. If you find anything is missing or wrong in the smallest way, just text me RIGHT away and i will happily fix it. :) Family friendly and highly sought after downtown neighborhood. We boast Zilker neighborhood as being the Park neighborhood and home of the Crown Jewel of Austin, Barton Springs pool. Ride share companies arrive at this location within 10 minutes of requesting. My property has overflow parking in the alley when previous arrangements are made. No need to worry about parking for Barton Springs Pool or Ladybird Lake activities. All walking distance as are many bars and restaurants. Please see my guidebook. I owe it to my friends and the families in this truly exquisite, one of a kind, spectacular neighborhood to STRICTLY uphold this policy. ****** No loud voices or music in the outdoor space at any time day or night. If you feel you need a location that will allow outdoor music or loud voices, I absolutely understand and kindly ask that you find a more appropriate property for your requirements. I respect all individuals…to that end I want your Austin experience to be exactly what you want it to be… and I want completely happy neighbors. We provide a lot at this location but we simply cannot provide a party outdoor space. :) Fortunately, Rue Zilker Park has so MANY bars and restaurants all within walking distance for any outdoor parties. Please stay informed about any warnings regarding summer months lake algae.