Heart of Austin *3,000 sqft | Sleeps 8 - WalkerVR
House in Austin, TX
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Parking and more
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About this house rental
This one of a kind property allows events such as corporate events/dinners, private dinners, holiday parties, and SXSW events. Please reach out with any questions!
Welcome to Walker Luxury Vacation Rentals, where exceptional guest experiences and premium hospitality are our top priorities. Each of our homes comes with a dedicated team of knowledgeable agents that are available 24/7. Your personal representative is not only well-versed in every detail of the home, but has likely enjoyed it with their own friends and family. They will quickly become an invaluable resource, guiding you to the best experiences and locations tailored for your group.
3D Tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=gU4zYp3uHmy (copy and paste link into browser)
The Loft On Congress is a 3,000 sq. ft. luxury loft and event space in the heart of Austin's business and entertainment district. Located on historic Congress Avenue with a stunning view of the Texas State Capitol and the Paramount Theatre, this urban loft is the ideal location for executive stays or attending any of Austin's year-round events including Austin City Limits, the Austin Film Festival, SXSW, Formula One and UT football. Whether you're staying for a festival, off-site business retreat, or a weekend get-away, we've provided every comfort of home... plus a few special extras. Winner of the 2004 AIA Award for Excellence in Design, 706 Congress Ave. was meticulously restored to its original facade with a large balcony directly across from the Paramount Theater, overlooking Congress Avenue all the way to the Capitol. The owners, long-time Austinites and former gallery owners, designed a modern interior including reclaimed wood floors throughout, open staircases, poured concrete counter-tops, a unique split-level layout, and high-end furnishings and artwork. OnCongress is purpose-built as a luxury rental property with amenities such as a full chef's kitchen, living room and lounge, full-size washer/ dryer, and free WiFi. The downstairs game room includes a large screen TV, custom-built steel pool table and shuffle board table.
Please note this is an open loft space without traditional walled bedrooms.
Bedding
Upstairs Bedroom Area: King, Twin
TV Area: 2 Sleeper Sofas
Pool Table Area: Queen (murphy bed), 2 Twins (pushed together as couch seating)
Kitchen Area: Sofa Sleeper
Parking: one spot available for guest use. Additional metered street parking and parking garage across the street.
Per the city of Austin short term rental ordinance the following rules apply to every vacation rental within city limits, with no exceptions: 1) Outdoor spaces are not available for use from 10 PM to 7 AM
Cancel within 24 hours of booking free of penalty!
HOUSE LIMITATIONS: While we love to celebrate special occasions, reservations are for accommodations only. No guests under 25 (without parent or legal guardian). No smoking anywhere on premises. No pets.
Welcome to Walker Luxury Vacation Rentals, where exceptional guest experiences and premium hospitality are our top priorities. Each of our homes comes with a dedicated team of knowledgeable agents that are available 24/7. Your personal representative is not only well-versed in every detail of the home, but has likely enjoyed it with their own friends and family. They will quickly become an invaluable resource, guiding you to the best experiences and locations tailored for your group.
3D Tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=gU4zYp3uHmy (copy and paste link into browser)
The Loft On Congress is a 3,000 sq. ft. luxury loft and event space in the heart of Austin's business and entertainment district. Located on historic Congress Avenue with a stunning view of the Texas State Capitol and the Paramount Theatre, this urban loft is the ideal location for executive stays or attending any of Austin's year-round events including Austin City Limits, the Austin Film Festival, SXSW, Formula One and UT football. Whether you're staying for a festival, off-site business retreat, or a weekend get-away, we've provided every comfort of home... plus a few special extras. Winner of the 2004 AIA Award for Excellence in Design, 706 Congress Ave. was meticulously restored to its original facade with a large balcony directly across from the Paramount Theater, overlooking Congress Avenue all the way to the Capitol. The owners, long-time Austinites and former gallery owners, designed a modern interior including reclaimed wood floors throughout, open staircases, poured concrete counter-tops, a unique split-level layout, and high-end furnishings and artwork. OnCongress is purpose-built as a luxury rental property with amenities such as a full chef's kitchen, living room and lounge, full-size washer/ dryer, and free WiFi. The downstairs game room includes a large screen TV, custom-built steel pool table and shuffle board table.
Please note this is an open loft space without traditional walled bedrooms.
Bedding
Upstairs Bedroom Area: King, Twin
TV Area: 2 Sleeper Sofas
Pool Table Area: Queen (murphy bed), 2 Twins (pushed together as couch seating)
Kitchen Area: Sofa Sleeper
Parking: one spot available for guest use. Additional metered street parking and parking garage across the street.
Per the city of Austin short term rental ordinance the following rules apply to every vacation rental within city limits, with no exceptions: 1) Outdoor spaces are not available for use from 10 PM to 7 AM
Cancel within 24 hours of booking free of penalty!
HOUSE LIMITATIONS: While we love to celebrate special occasions, reservations are for accommodations only. No guests under 25 (without parent or legal guardian). No smoking anywhere on premises. No pets.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Austin, TX
$$$$
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
Great location, beautiful loft with spacious rooms, centrally located to all attractions, perfect for group gatherings and events.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location
10.0 / 10.0
Great place. Great location. Highly recommend
10.0 / 10.0
Great location and property was as advertised.
10.0 / 10.0
Only place and group I would stay and book with again when we come back to Austin. Thank you all for a great weekend.
8.0 / 10.0
Location is nice and it’s a big space; effectively one large 3 story room. downside is most of the beds are couches which fold flat. One of them appeared broken and so our friend just slept on couch. No extra frills
10.0 / 10.0
Great downtown location, if you don't mind sleeping on comfortable couches, it's a nice spot for a weekend vacation.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing, chic and spacious space, in a perfect location with a cool balcony and responsive , attentive, & caring hosts . Couldnt ask for a better experience
10.0 / 10.0
Had a wonderful weekend in this loft!! We were eight guys in Austin for a bachelor party. We got a gift at the beginning # which was very sweet of them. We loved the pool table and shuffleboard. The space itself is super roomy and stylish - the bachelorettes ditched their own place to come hang out at ours!
As other reviews have stated, the whole space is open and continuous, and other than the one bed, bedding is all futons. That being said, we were very comfortable, and there was enough bedding for 8 of us to sleep comfortably! Only issue would be if your group doesn't want to share beds
8.0 / 10.0
This property is perfect if you aren’t renting a car and want to be at the center of downtown. The space was clean and there were plenty sheets and towels for all.
8.0 / 10.0
Perfect location, quick uber rides and great options for food. The place lacked in beds, but it was wonderful!
10.0 / 10.0
Great location
Ideal location for those wanting to experience downtown Austin in a group setting.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent Location
Excellent location.
10.0 / 10.0
Contemporary Gem
My wife and I had an amazing weekend at the Congress Loft. It’s an immaculate, three-level piece of living-space-art that’s perfectly situated between the Capitol and SoCo scene. We highly recommend this experience to others!
10.0 / 10.0
Guys getaway weekend
Wanted to spend the weekend with my sons and nephews in Austin. Great property perfectly located to enjoy Congress large open property to entertain and mingle between outings. Highly recommend !
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect for a girls weekend
I was worried when we pulled up because the bottom story of the building was boarded up, but once we were able to find and enter the building, everything was as advertised. The place was clean and nice! If you’re going with a group that will require more than one vehicle, expect to pay an extra $70 or so per vehicle for parking over a weekend. The location was great and within walking distance of mostly everything we wanted to do. Can’t wait to plan our next stay here!
10.0 / 10.0
This place was a blast! It has it all, location, games, clean I couldn’t be happier with my stay.
I lived in Austin about 3 years ago and wanted to come back for my bachelor party. I wanted to stay somewhere fun downtown where we could all stay in one spot. When I came across this property I knew I had found it. It was so nice to have the games downstairs to play while people were getting ready and the location was perfect. We could walk every where we wanted to go and there was a great spot for brunch across the street. Plenty of space for all the guys to stay and having the porch was a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this home to anyone looking for a fun and unique stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Cool Place
Had a group in for a bachelor party and we had a great time. Great location and the house could not have been better.
8.0 / 10.0
Love it! + a couple tips
This is a really cool property!! Genevieve was there to quickly answer every question we had the whole weekend. It’s a great place to hang out with a group of people. IDEAL location! Things I wish I would’ve known before booking... every single noise carries throughout the ENTIRE house (if someone is breathing heavy on the bottom floor, you will hear it on the top floor). There’s only one parking space for the whole house. The kitchen is pretty, but not super functional if you’re trying to cook for a lot of people. Counter space is limited and there’s no pantry. I’d recommend no more than 6 adults staying in this house... while it says it sleeps more, the beds designed for 2 people are pretty small (minus the king upstairs). Overall, I’d recommend it, I just wish we’d known those things before arriving. :)
10.0 / 10.0
Family and holidays
Beautiful property well appointed plenty of room cooked a large Thanksgiving dinner and baked eighteen dozen holiday cookies (family traditions) easy in easy out great bed thick fluffy towels well appointed kitchen walked to everything thank you
10.0 / 10.0
Large Loft that did not disappoint
We were very happy with our accommodations and the loft was clean! Great spot to unwind after checking out Austin, and the pool table and shuffle board were an added bonus. Centrally located to everything and was very private for being in the heart of the city. Would go back if visiting Austin in the future.
10.0 / 10.0
Traveling for work
Great experience at beautiful craftsman house! Perfect size for our 5 person group. Very helpful and responsive owners!
10.0 / 10.0
The loft is beautiful and the location was so close to everything
We really enjoyed staying here. We had 6 people and everyone was very comfortable.
10.0 / 10.0
Loft on Congress
Wonderful staycation. Excellent location with scooter stations right outside our door and walking distance to restaurants and the Capital.. This is a super-cool property, very spacious and perfect for our family.
10.0 / 10.0
Good
Good
10.0 / 10.0
Austin trip
Me and the fellas stayed here and it was a perfect setup for the 4 of us. Close to town and the bar games in the unit were just the added bonus we needed. Thanks!
10.0 / 10.0
Great place to stay
I came with a few friends and we had the best time! The house was clean and just beautiful! The location was amazing, right in the heart of the town. Would definitely go back here again.
10.0 / 10.0
AMAZING SPOT - GREAT PLACE!
This property is amazing. We loved the location, the spacious feel of the place, the pool table and shuffle board. We highly recommend it!
10.0 / 10.0
Cool space, central location.
Really cool space, central location. Everything as advertised and worth the money
10.0 / 10.0
Austin loft
Amazing loft in the heart of Austin. We had a great time and close to everything!
10.0 / 10.0
Lofts on Congress
It was a nice place with a great location. The bedroom situation could be better, there is really only one true bed. There are no en-suite bathrooms so although great for a guys trip, not a lot of privacy so some ladies might not go for it.
10.0 / 10.0
a really cool loft great for our family of six!
Pictures don’t do this place justice! We had the best time. Our kids thought that we were the coolest parents in town for getting such a neat place to stay. The balcony was great to sit and have coffee or wine in the evening. The kids loved playing with all of the games and open area downstairs. We will definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Austin Stay
We had a bit of trouble getting our food from the concierge service but the stay was lovely! Very nice to have for the week we were there.
10.0 / 10.0
Far exceeded expectations. 10/10
Every single thing about this place is awesome. The pictures don’t do it justice. Great communication. Superb location. Price wasn’t too terrible. Will definitely be coming back. Thanks!!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing loft in central location
I came to Austin for a guy’s trip and this loft was perfect. There were 8 of us, and more than enough room without us feeling cramped. The location couldn’t have been better, and the deck was a nice way to have a drink and people watch. Just be aware that there is only one normal bed. This wasn’t an issue for us, but I see how it could be. Would definitely recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
5 Stars
Fantastic location and facility. Easy check in/out process. Definitely recommend for a weekend to see Austin, Texas!
10.0 / 10.0
Very cool loft, unbeatable location
Property was clean and checkin was easy. My group enjoyed staying right on Congress and the convenient access to nearby restaurants and bars - would recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Everything and then more
Small group of friends in town and absolutely loved this place. Great location and amenities. Worth every penny.
10.0 / 10.0
Good stay
We have an annual golf outing and enjoyed our stay at the loft on Congress. Clean amenities, great location and easy access. Only downside was one parking spot, but we were aware of it as it was stated before we booked.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Location
We really enjoyed our stay at the loft. The location was perfect for walking to the local bars/food places. It was also great for being able to hang out during those "in between" hours with our party of 8, playing pool and shuffleboard.
10.0 / 10.0
Great rental. Lots of space. Comfortable
Very cool apartment. Lots of room to spread out. If you want quiet or privacy it’s not the best choice but lots of fun for a big group. Fantastic location and no road noise in spite of downtown location. I would definitely recommend this rental.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Austin?
The average price for a rental in Austin is $215 per night. This rental is $799 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Heart of Austin *3,000 sqft | Sleeps 8 - WalkerVR. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Heart of Austin *3,000 sqft | Sleeps 8 - WalkerVR pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Heart of Austin *3,000 sqft | Sleeps 8 - WalkerVR?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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