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3br, Walk to South Congress | Retro Cowboy-Portoro
4.92 • 170 reviews
House
3 bedrooms
3 beds
2 baths
6 guests
Summary
The South Congress House is the perfect getaway if you’re looking for a unique place to gather in Austin and launch your exploration, a block from the hip cultural hub of South Congress with easy access to downtown.
Curated with local vintage flavor, this spacious getaway will transport guests to the 70s, without sacrificing thoughtful modern details and luxuries throughout.
Space
Please note, all guests staying at a Portoro home are required to sign a rental agreement.
Designed specifically with your in-home experience in mind, discover large playful spaces for relaxing, dining, listening to records, playing games and cooking in a newly renovated kitchen.
Perfect for groups who don’t want to fight over the best room, each of the three bedrooms is well-appointed with king-sized beds, smart TVs and easy access to ensuite bathrooms.
Equipped with fast WIFI and a desk if you need to mix a little business with pleasure during your stay.
When you’re ready to explore, you won’t have to go far and can take our custom map as your local guide.
Stay Local Austin is your host during your stay and will be there to answer any questions you may have about the home or the surrounding area.
NOTE: We follow the CDC and Airbnb Recommended Cleaning Guidelines. You can rest assured this property has been completely sanitized prior to check-in.
Also, please review the LONG-TERM STAY - ADDITIONAL FEES section below. Stays over 29 days are waived from paying the State and Local Hotel Tax. However, there are additional fees we need to collect for damage coverage and housekeeping.
LONG TERM STAY - ADDITIONAL FEES FOR STAYS OVER 29 days.
In compliance with our policies for long term stays, we need to collect a few additional fees from you before guaranteeing this reservation. Please see below and reply here with any questions. Your guest ambassador will reply shortly and be available to assist you where needed.
Additional Cleaning Fee:
We do require additional cleaning fees for guests staying longer than 3 weeks. Your Guest Ambassador will coordinate the cleaning schedule for a minimum of once every 2 weeks. You can request cleanings more frequently if desired. Additional cleaning charges will be sent using a payment request or resolution request, immediately following the cleaning.
Guest Access
We offer convenient keyless door codes for self-check-in. Portoro Homes uses smart locks with check-in details provided 48 hours prior to arrival by email and text message.
• Early check-ins or late check-outs: If the property happens to be ready earlier than the standard 4 pm check-in time on the day of your arrival, in most cases an early arrival option may be available when confirmed with the main office. Late check-outs must be confirmed with main office staff prior to the date of departure.
Getting Around
Austin is an easy city to get around without a car in this location! Walk, rent a scooter or bike, easy access to Uber/Lyft. Austin offers plenty of transportation options. Ridesharing, micro-mobility, and mass transit are available everywhere. The airport is just 15 minutes away.
We also provide guests with a full list of recommendations and services. This information can be found in the House Manual upon check-in.
Other Things to Note
Prior to check-in, we will send you detailed directions to ensure a seamless arrival. Pack n Plays or High Chairs must be requested prior to arrival.
Parking enough for 1 car in the driveway, and plenty of curbside parking in front of the house.
No parties please. We do not mind you having a few friends over, but no big parties. This is a quiet neighborhood.
HOTEL TAX COLLECTION: Both the City of Austin and the State of Texas requires all hotel and vacation rental hosts to collect hotel tax. We collect these two taxes within the booking transaction. The state requires 6% and the city requires 11%.
YOU ARE HELPING: A portion of the city hotel tax helps support Austin's musicians and related businesses.
Amenities
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Hot water
Shampoo
Bed linens
Dryer
Essentials
Hangers
Iron
Washer
TV
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Accommodation
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
1 king bed
Terms & Rules
Pets are not allowed
Suitable for Children
Suitable for Infants
**VERY IMPORTANT - All Guests must comply with our house rules. Not doing so will require loss of deposit and possible eviction.
1. Maximum Overnight Occupancy is 6 people. Please make sure you enter the proper number of guests that will be staying in the home when booking.
2. We love our neighbors! Quiet hours are from 10 PM - 8 AM daily. No outside noise after 10:00PM
3. No Smoking.
4. Pets are not allowed.
5. Except for families with children, ALL guests must be at least 25 years of age with photo ID proof of age for each guest.
6. Third Party Bookings require additional details and approval from Portoro before booking.
7. Small Gatherings and events with non-overnight guests require pre-approval, deposit, and additional contract.
8. Guest CHECK OUT considerations will be sent the day before departure.
9. Guests are expected to follow ALL check-out instructions as listed in the House Manual, including notifying the host at the time of departure.
10. To ensure your safety and proper access to the home and all of our guest features, ALL guests are required to read the house manual upon arrival, notify Portoro with any questions.
Known damages incurred during your stay (Stains and spills on linens, furniture, rugs) must be reported to the property manager immediately. Only artificial candles are allowed. No burning of natural candles inside or outside of the home. Closets and cabinets labeled as “Owner Use Only” are off-limits to guests. Please be respectful and never take items from these areas. Evidence of damage to the home will result in an additional cleaning fee of $250, plus the cost of damages to the home. Reservations made during Festivals and Conferences are non-refundable, i.e., SXSW, ACL, F-1, etc.
We cannot guarantee early check-ins or late checkouts in advance. If the house happens to be ready earlier than our standard 4pm check-in time on the day of your arrival, we will message you and let you know once it's ready. Late checkouts are almost never possible. On the rare occasion that it is possible to check in early or checkout late, there will be a fee for anything outside of a one-hour window within our standard times. If your need for an early check-in or late checkout is great, your best option is to book the night prior to or after your arrival/departure.
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Starts at
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Check-in: After 4pm • Check-out: Before 11am
Reviews
4.92 • 170 reviews
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Craig
August 2025
The house was great. Beds were super comfortable bed in a box type. No weird annoying things and stuff. One negative and its a big one. I didnt deduct a star because its not a house issue. The parking is horribe. No street parking and there is a shared driveway with another unit. This is a problem when you need to come and go. If they other property is occupied try to work it out. If you have a lof guests coming for a meet up like we did with 3 cars figure something out ahead of time. 5 stars on the house 1 star foe parking.
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Carlos
August 2025
We had a wonderful stay! The home was perfect for our family—spacious, comfortable, and full of personality. The location was excellent, in a quiet neighborhood but still close to everything we needed. The place was very well equipped with everything you could possibly need. We’d happily stay here again!
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Aparna
August 2025
We would highly recommend this house to everyone visiting Austin, and wanting to be close to downtown and Soco. From groceries to restaurants the house was close to everything. Everything was just as described. Thanks for sharing this home with us.
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Mindy
June 2025
College Orientation for My Girl
We stayed at the retro cowboy house during my daughter‘s college orientation week. She’s planning to attend St. Edwards University in the fall. Check in was smooth and seamless, communication was excellent, and the house was charming and eclectic. It was also very well stocked! Many of the items we use at home were conveniently found in the kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Little things like Whole Foods’ fruit wash spray and Seventh Generation dishwasher detergent were a lovely touch. We really enjoyed being so close to South Congress and walked to the downtown area almost every day. You really can’t beat the location! The house was very clean and comfortable. The only reason I didn’t give it five stars for cleanliness were because the exterior areas were quite dirty (no grass). It was too hot for us to sit outside most days, so that didn’t really impact us. All in all, we were very impressed wi
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Location
Austin, Texas. Exact location is provided after booking is confirmed.
Neighborhood
Travis Heights is the official home of "Keep Austin Weird" and has been called home by some pretty amazing people. Robert Plant, Zooey Deschanel, Patty Griffin, and Leslie (yes, The Leslie). It's the heart of the 04.
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