This holiday home puts you in the centre of Austin, 19.9 km (12.3 mi) from South Congress Avenue and 22.3 km (13.9 mi) from Lake Travis. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features free WiFi, 6.5 bathrooms and a fireplace. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A patio, in-room jetted baths and a sofa bed are also available. .Enjoy the water park and Hot tub. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, concierge services and limo/town car service. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Austin holiday home include Sixth Street and Zilker Park.
Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery - 9 min drive - 11.6 km
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - 13 min drive - 14.7 km
Chapel Dulcinea - 15 min drive - 12.6 km
Zilker Park - 17 min drive - 20.1 km
Getting around
Austin Station - 23 min drive
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 5 min drive
Shore Raw Bar & Grill - 10 min drive
Simply Pho House - 5 min drive
Jester King Brewery - 8 min drive
The League Kitchen & Tavern - 6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
PRIVATE RETREAT | Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn
***WELCOME TO STEPPING ROCK*** Each and every NEST Vacation Rentals Home includes a team of experienced locals who are available to you 24/7. Your personal Guest Experience Manager is highly trained on the home you are staying in. They will not only be your contact for the house, but are also able to guide you to enjoy the best Austin has to offer! NEST Vacation Rentals considers it our primary job to ensure you have the best possible experience during your time in Austin!
FEATURED IN COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE June'2017 !! Roam free without city limits on this 11 acre Texas Hill Country retreat located just 11 miles from downtown Austin & 9 miles to Dripping Springs. This excellent location makes this resort home perfect for relaxing after exploring everything Austin offers or attending wedding events in Dripping Springs or the Texas Hill Country. This home is situated next to an abundance of memorable group activities including vineyards, famous vodka distilleries, craft beer breweries, the famous Stunt Ranch, paintball, shooting ranges, restaurants, shopping and more! STEPPING ROCK can serve as your destination or just a place to rest your heads at night. This home provides a wonderful retreat allowing your group to enjoy time together.
THE SPACE STEPPING ROCK was custom designed to comfortably accommodate large groups, sleeping up to 24 guests in 18 beds. This 7 bedroom, 6.5 bath, 4,500 square foot home features a heated swimming pool, hot tub, outdoor fireplace, outdoor big screen TV, cook station with BBQ grill, fire pit, corn hole game alley, spike ball, ladder ball, covered outdoor patio, a pool shower, outdoor restroom, and so much more! Featuring Modern Farm House architecture and design, the house features a luxurious open floor plan, making the home perfect for entertaining and relaxing with a large group of friends, family or business retreat. The comfortable living room with the fireplace invites everyone to the center of the house, while the wall of glass French doors opens the space up to great views of the pool and hill country. Guests will enjoy the indoor restaurant style bar with 4 bar stools where all can practice the latest in mixology! The well-equipped gourmet kitchen is made for entertaining and offers commercial-grade Thermador stainless appliances, a long serving island with 10 additional bar stools, a dining table with seating for 16, in addition to an outdoor dining table with seating for 16 people.
The home features high-end furnishings and luxury linens selected by an award-winning interior designer, with only comfort and luxury in mind. This is a full-time, purpose-build vacation rental; you will not find locked closets, personal items or homeowner's pictures on the walls—this home is built with only the most discerning short-term guests in mind.
CONCIERGE SERVICES Arrive and Relax, after all, you are on vacation! To enhance your stay, our CONCIERGE partner can handle the essentials like pre-arrival groceries and stocking the bar, transportation, private chefs, etc... They will also create specially curated five-star experiences for your group. To make your trip seamless and experience the best of Austin, allow our concierge partner to handle the details.
CHEF'S KITCHEN: Every culinary desire can be met in this spacious catering kitchen. The over-sized serving island is perfect for dining and entertaining. This well-appointed kitchen includes microwave, 3 coffee makers, toaster, blender and of course a disposal! Full Size sit down bar to practice your mixology (you provide the bartender!) If you prefer to grill, you will enjoy a stainless gas grill just steps from the kitchen.
SPECIAL FEATURES: • Wi-Fi throughout the home (High-Speed!) • Large covered outdoor living area provides a shaded retreat from sunny days • Heated Pool Option (for fee) • Hot Tub (heating complimentary) • Outdoor Fire Pit (in addition to outdoor fireplace) • Outdoor Full Pool Bathroom • Laundry Room with high capacity washer & dryer • 2 Master suites downstairs with on-suite bathrooms • Private entrance bedroom with queen bed and private space for anyone that needs to work during their stay • Cable TV w/ Full Sports Package (DirectTV) • Generous parking • 11-acre property with stunning views • Huge back yard for entertaining with BBQ grill & outdoor table/chairs • Authentic working barn on property makes the perfect back drop for your authentic Texas memories
ALSO PROVIDED DURING YOUR STAY: • Luxurious high thread-count linens & plush bath towels • 24 Pool Towels • Laundry room with high capacity HE washer & dryer with laundry pods • Fully stocked kitchen with everything you need to entertain • 2 Drip Coffee makers & Starbucks coffee, creamer and sugars • Keurig & K-Cups • Complimentary toiletries including bath soap, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner. • Starter supply of all soaps and paper products (paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, laundry pods) • Luxury pillow top mattresses • Hair Dryers in every bathroom • Full length mirrors in every bedroom • Board Games: Uno, Jenga, Scrabble, Connect 4, Poker Sets, Playing Cards • 24 Hour Self-Check-In
THE NEIGHBORHOOD: • The gorgeous home is in a secluded neighborhood just south of downtown Austin. • DOWNTOWN Austin is only 11 miles. The airport is a <20 minute drive. • 15-20 minutes from Downtown Austin • 25 minutes from Wimberly • 20 minutes to Salt Lick BBQ/Driftwood • 40 minutes to surrounding Fredericksburg wineries
NOTE: • 6% State Hotel Tax • 5% NEST Booking Fee • $650 Cleaning Fee • $500 Pool Heating Fee (Per 3 night stay) • $150 Pet Fee /per pet/ per 3 night rental. (sorry, no pets over 25lbs) • $100 Extra Person Fee ($100 p/person/p/night stay over 16 person standard occupancy) • $150 fee per Air Mattress (must request prior to arrival day) • 50% Payment at time of Booking • 50% Payment 30 Days Prior to Check-In • Rental Agreement must be signed within 48 hours after booking. **********************************************************************************************************
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
On a lake
On a river
Things to do
Heated pool
Optional golf privileges
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Parasailing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Sledding nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 4,500 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
Private Retreat Pool Fire Pit 18 Beds 12'downtown House Austin
98761
Private Retreat Pool Fire Pit 18 Beds 12'downtown House
Private Retreat Pool Fire Pit 18 Beds 12'downtown Austin
Frequently asked questions
Does PRIVATE RETREAT | Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn have a pool?
PRIVATE RETREAT | Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn has a heated pool and a pool.
Does PRIVATE RETREAT | Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn have a waterslide?
No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.
What luxury perks are available at PRIVATE RETREAT | Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn?
This property features a heated pool, as well as a private pool and a jetted bath.
What makes PRIVATE RETREAT | Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn a romantic place to stay?
1 hot tub, private pools, and Jetted bath all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at PRIVATE RETREAT | Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn.
Is PRIVATE RETREAT | Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a water park and laundry facilities, as well as children's dinnerware and travel cots, it's no surprise that PRIVATE RETREAT | Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a private hot tub at PRIVATE RETREAT | Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn?
Yep, there is a hot tub.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at PRIVATE RETREAT | Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn?
No, PRIVATE RETREAT | Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at PRIVATE RETREAT | Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
PRIVATE RETREAT | Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 52 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jamie W.
18 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great time at Stepping Rock
We had a family wedding nearby and had a wonderful time together at Stepping Rock!
Jamie W.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melissa G.
2 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for a large group!
My group stayed for a few days as part of an annual staff retreat where we get away from the office, decompress and plan the upcoming year.
This property was perfect for us! The house had plenty of space, lots of lights and was beautiful. The kitchen was large enough to manage multiple people making meals, the beds were comfy and everything was stocked and ready for us. The hosts were quick to respond to questions and were so kind. The location feels secluded but is close to lots of restaurants and shops and not far from downtown Austin. We are planning on staying here again next year!
Melissa G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joshua F.
10 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Friends Weekend in Austin
Stepping Rock made our trip to Austin extremely memorable. We were a group of 17 and the house played a huge part of our stay. The kitchen and grill were amazing for us to cook and grill, the pool was amazing and the fact that everyone had their own bed and there was enough bathrooms/rooms was incredible. Highly recommend this property for anyone taking a trip to Austin with a large group.
Joshua F.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alex J.
9 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Austin country ranch and retreat
We met up for a long weekend at this great property. The home is well designed and perfect for groups of all shapes and sizes. The pool and gaming areas were great too. Management was helpful and highly responsive.
Alex J.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melissa J., Melvin Tx
15 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
This house is stunning and accommodated our group perfectly! The communication was awesome and much appreciated! The house is filled with everything you need to enjoy your stay. We highly recommend Stepping Rock!
Melissa J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Ryan T.
7 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay in Texas!
Property is amazing, host is communicative. only complaint is we ran into a couple scorpions in the rooms, but I assume this is applicable to all of Texas, not just this property
Ryan T.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lauren S.
12 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Rental
We had a great experience at stepping rock. The property was beautiful and the home was pretty pristine.
Lauren S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Carissa T.
30 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday retreat
This place was the PERFECT rental for my fiancé's 30th birthday party. We had a combination of friends and family fly into town for an Austin staycation. ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT. The dedicated team member was very helpful throughout the stay. We would 100% rent this property again.
Carissa T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rachel D.
6 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Company Retreat
Common Areas - amazing and perfect for large groups!
Bathrooms - all nice & new - very clean!
Kitchen - plenty of serving equipment and materials needed to cook etc
Rachel D.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Peter F.
27 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Hill Country Spot for Families
Our entire family (grandparents and three siblings + spouses with 2 kids each ranging from 5-19) spent Thanksgiving at Steppibg Rock and loved the experience. The house is very nice and perfect for large groups as it has lots of sleeping options and a big, open floor plan downstairs as well as a beautiful patio area. Lots of fun places to visit close by (hikes, breweries, and ATX is only 20 minutes away). I would definitely recommend the house to other guests!!!
Peter F.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kristen C.
18 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Gathering at its Best
Great weekend with family and friends at this serene property! We will definitely be checking out this place again!
Kristen C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Yesenia L.
5 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home!
The home was Beautiful and we enjoyed our stay. Only concern was all the door locks were very difficult to lock and unlock so it made it hard for us with small children to open doors and possibly wander off to the pool. The home was very nice I would definitely stay here again.
Yesenia L.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
3 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Great property!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ashleagh T.
22 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation!
I picked this place because of it's seclusion and overall property layout. Even though there was another house nearby, you don't even notice! When my mother walked in, the first thing she said was the house smelled clean and it was. The rooms with the built in bunk beds were spacious and I was very impressed with the supplies in the house. The property managers were responsive and quick to fix any concerns. This property was definitely built to relax. The only thing I would change is the fact there aren't any ceiling fans outside under the patio or in the house, stand alone fans were provided though and came in handy! I would definitely book again.
Ashleagh T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
30 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Sons wedding weekend
We rented this home to keep from having to stay at a hotel. It was very nice and clean. It had everything we needed. The remote to turn on the pool lights was missing but after a text to Tristin they magically came on. The thermostats are locked but were set on 70° so the house was comfortable. The upstairs rooms were a bit warmer than downstairs. Some ceiling fans would be nice to circulate the air. There was plenty of parking. A great place to stay.
Verified traveller
10/10 Excellent
Kathy D.
29 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great retreat!
The group had a lot of space - the individual bathrooms / bedrooms were key!! The pool / patio provided a great location for meetings and it was easy to get to all of the attractions Austin and its hillside have to offer. Highley recommend.
Kathy D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Krystal P., Houston, TX USA
3 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice girls getaway
Beautiful property and pool. Had an issue with the pool not being heated upon arrival but it was fixed midway through our stay. Appreciate the quick attention being given to the issue. Overall a very nice stay.
Krystal P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
8/10 Good
Nancy H.
7 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas 2020
Overall, this property was great. However, we did have a few issues, minor but not expected when renting a property like this. Though the house sleeps 20+ people, there were only 11 forks in the drawer. There is a wood burning fireplace on the patio and a fire pit in the yard, but no wood available. There was a sticky black tarry substance on the patio right where you walk in the door when we arrived. One afternoon when we were sitting outside the neighbor started shooting/target practice, not conducive to a pleasant afternoon by the pool, or even to a student trying to study inside. Again, overall it was a lovely stay, but these are things that should not even be an issue, in my opinion, at a property like this.
Nancy H.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Kim T., Park City, UT
25 Dec 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving get together
Property was clean and well maintained. Kitchen could have had a few additional chef tools to be able to create a meal like Thanksgiving. I would recommend this property for extended families as there are a lot of bunk beds for children not separate bedrooms that adults would prefer.
Very Nice Property would stay again
Kim T.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020
6/10 Okay
John H.
7 Dec 2020
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not what we had hoped for based on price paid.
Similar to some of the other post. While the property is somewhat remote you are essentially in the owners backyard. Never saw the owners but felt they saw us. Multiple cameras around exterior of the home left is feeling as if we were being watched versus feeling more secure. Expecting a refund for heating the pool. First night was not even turned on, second night some found if you sat jn frint of a jet you could stay warm. Glass on all doors was filthy, dust bunnies a problem and one towel in the master had a 8” hole in it. Pool towels very tired. Door locks either could not be locked or in one case not unlocked. Lastly, we were unlucky enough to have every service stop in during our stay. Exterminator on Day 1, LP Gas underground tanks filled Day 2. Pool guys to turn on heaters twice. (Great Guys) . Know these services all need to be done and are scheduled to come oit at the begining of the week. Makes sense unless your scheduled to stay there during that time. Would not recommend this property.
John H.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
6/10 Okay
Donna L.
16 Oct 2020
Great location but imperfect execution
We had a group of 17 (7 kids) for my husband's 40th birthday. The space was great (like other reviewers noted, the upstairs area is pretty cramped but I thought it was overall fine) as well as the location. Close enough to local amenities and Downtown Austin but the house feels remote (in a good way) at the same time.
At this price point, however, we expect a 5-star stay. Several execution issues: (1) cleanliness issues, especially during COVID, is a little jarring - the fridges near the bar area were dirty, patio trash cans had not been emptied before we arrived (lots of leftover McDonalds and other trash from prior guests), and the outside grill had been used to make something before that we needed to wipe down pretty well; (2) the master room I stayed in had a smoke detector battery issue that made a recurring beeping sound that was just loud enough to keep a light sleeper like myself up for most of the first night; it was supposed to have been fixed (manager was responsive to my text) but it wasn't, so the second night I gave up and slept on the couch outside since the rooms were taken; it was fixed by our last night; (3) the 7th bedroom with the separate entrance should really be more accurately described - it's a room just big enough for a bed with no bathroom (so you need to go to the main house if you need the facilities) and there were bags of laundry in there so it didn't seem like we were supposed to use it; and (4) the pool, which was an important factor in my rental decision since there were 7 young kids, never heated sufficiently for us to really swim in (they part of the price, but there was lots of shivering and blue lips when people dared to enter in).
We enjoyed our time in Austin, but it had more to do with the company and the fact that everyone in my group is pretty low-key and we didn't really bother to complain about everything to management at the time.
Donna L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Annetta N.
12 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and perfect place to stay.
Stayed here for my son’s wedding with family and friends. Everyone was comfortable and we had everything that we needed. Five stars in my book!
Annetta N.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
JESSICA L.
26 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Work Retreat
Tracie and Jade were amazing with communication and the property was amazing will all its bells and whistles. The house fit our work needs perfectly. The rooms were spacious, and the amenities had it all. It was great to work, and then relax cook, and enjoy the peace and quiet all at once. Super close to our downtown office and anything we wanted to do.
JESSICA L.
8/10 Good
Juan Carlos S., Houston, TX
19 Aug 2020
Great Austin Hill Country Getaway
This is a gem I’m the Austin hill country in a peaceful setting with all the amenities you would need to enjoy your stay.
The pool and outdoor area is great to enjoy all day long...swim, sunbathe, read under porch area, eat breakfast, lunch or dinner.
I would have given it 5 stars if it wasn’t because the house wasn’t spotless, although Nest was very responsive and wanted to send out the cleaning crew to remediate.
Nest management was very responsive to texts and any questions or needs we had during our stay.
Juan Carlos S.
10/10 Excellent
Brad Y.
21 Jul 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for relaxing birthday
We rented out stepping rock for my fathers birthday party. The property was perfect for hosting friends and family over a long weekend.