Vacation Rental Description
Unique urban escape, barely a mile from Downtown and the UT campus
Are you so busy working and running around that you've forgotten the lovely art of being at home in your nest? Treat yourself to a weekend in our modern studio Guest Nest in the heart of historic Austin in Hyde Park. It's the perfect answer to your typical business rent-a-suite and a unique escape for today's urban traveler.
The Guest Nest features 500 sq. ft. of pure studio Zen, complemented with a full kitchen, bathroom, and laundry. Includes Wi-Fi wireless Internet, flat-screen TV with DVD player, and more.
Numerous Ways to Rent:
1. Cottage with 2 bedrooms plus sun room. (sleeps 4-6)
2. Guest Nest zen studio (sleeps 2)
3. Hancock Loft Hideaway, Cottage upstairs (sleeps 2)
4. Cottage + Guest Nest + Hancock Hideaway (sleeps up to 10)
Secure Online Booking at our website: www . hancockcottages . com
There is so much to do in Austin, you will love it. After a day at the
lake or exploring town, come home to the tranquility of a BBQ in the
garden, or try one of the many fine local restaurants.
Very cool, convenient, central neighborhood with lots of character and
conveniences--Hyde Park Bar and Grill, Mother's Cafe, New World Deli,
Flight Path Cafe, Asti, Dolce Vita all within a few blocks.
GOLF
The Hancock Guest Cottage is across the street from the oldest golf
course in Texas. The Hancock Golf Course is a 9 hole course created in
1899.
DOWNTOWN
Visit the Capitol, 6th Street, Warehouse District, 2nd Street Design
District, Convention Center, Long Center for Performing Arts, Whole
Foods Headquarters Flagship Store, Town Lake Hike and Bike trail and
river for kayaking, and watch millions of bats.
UT CAMPUS
The UT campus has the Harry Ransom Center, Bass Performing Arts
Center, Blanton Museum of Art, President Lyndon B. Johnson's Library,
the UT Erwin Center.
SOUTH AUSTIN
South Austin sights include the South Congress SOCO District, Zilker
Park, Barton Springs Pool, Barton Springs Restaurant Row, and St.
Edward's University.
LIVE MUSIC
Austin is the Live Music Capital of the World, so come join us for
South By Southwest (SXSW), the Austin City Limits Festival, or for
concerts at any of our numerous live music venues at the 6th Street
district, or at The Backyard.
AUSTIN FILM
Attend one of the many great film events sponsored by the Austin Film
Society. The Cottage is just five minutes from Austin Studios.
SHOPPING
Enjoy shopping at the new Mueller development, Whole Foods Market, the
Central Market organic grocery store, Triangle Park, and Farmer's
Market. The Domain in North Austin offers fine shopping Dallas-style
and IKEA fulfills your Swedish modern dreams.
NATURE
Get out in nature at numerous Texas State Parks all within one hour
drive. Visit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center or the Botanical
Gardens at Zilker Park. Enjoy sailing or skiing at nearby Lake Travis
and Lake Austin.
BUYING REAL ESTATE, RE-LOCATING, OR REMODELING?
Re-locating or looking for real estate in Austin?As realtors we have
experience assisting individuals and families repatriating from around
the world. We help homebuyers search for real estate in Austin and
offer competitive rates on short leases. Are you in transition? If
you are moving or relocating to Austin or are renovating your
property, this is the perfect location for your family.
TEMPORARY WORK
The Hancock Guest Cottage is ideal for filmmakers, professors, or
anyone here on temporary work assignment.
GETTING MARRIED
Getting married? Why not host your family in the Cottage rather than
renting two or three hotel rooms?
BOTH OWNERS ARE LICENSEES OF TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION (TREC), TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS (TAR), NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS (NAR), AUSTIN BOARD OF REALTY (ABOR), INTERNATIONAL ESTATE AGENTS.