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Gorgeous 3BR home in Hyde Park near U of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas, United States
Preferred Destination: Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Alternate Destinations: Berlin, Berlin, Germany | London, England, United Kingdom | Open to any destination

House | House Sitting Negotiable
Available Dates:
From June 1, 2026 until December 31, 2027

Description

Welcome to my beautiful home in the heart of historic Hyde Park, Austin, TX! Centrally located and close to everything, this quiet residential neighborhood offers a wonderful retreat from the bustle of the city and is a great place to work or vacation. I am a faculty member at The University of Texas at Austin, originally from Europe. I love the cultural excitement that Austin offers, the gorgeous outdoor spaces nearby (Ladybird Lake, the Greenbelt) and the ability to get everywhere quickly by car, public transport, and bicycle. The home is 1.5 miles from UT and less than 3 miles from downtown. Both cozy and modern, the 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house has a generous amount of space and is fully furnished with a comfortable modern European interior. There is ample room for clothes and/or books as my personal belongings are removed. The home has an open layout with large windows that offer an abundance of natural light, and beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Downstairs are a fully equipped kitchen, a dining space, and two living spaces (one of which has a couch that converts to a comfortable queen guest bed), and a smaller bedroom with a twin bed that converts to a queen. Upstairs are a large main bedroom with queen bed and an office space, and a second bedroom with a queen bed. All bedrooms have large closets, bookshelves, and desks. The desk downstairs folds open to double the desk space. Each floor has a bathroom with classic claw foot tub, shower, and toilet. The flexible layout accommodates a 3-bedroom or 2-bedroom set up with dedicated office space downstairs. The private fenced backyard has a large deck which lends itself well to entertaining. The front porch is tree-covered and offers lovely views of the quiet neighborhood. A perfect place for coffee or work! Both front and backyard are fenced and the house can accommodate a small dog or cat (there is a lockable cat door). The home comfortably houses 4 people, and with the fold-out beds in use it can accommodate a total of 6 guests for shorter stays. The home is centrally located in the Hyde park neighborhood and within minutes’ walk to its great cafes, restaurants, and shops (Bureau De Poste, First Light Books, Monger's Market, Hyde Park Bar & Grill, Antonelli's, Fresh Plus Frocery, Quack's, Curra's, Julio's, Asti's). Hyde Park Gym is around the corner, and Shipe Park (tennis, basketball, pool) and the public Hancock golf course are a few blocks away. Central Market and The Triangle (weekly Farmer's Market) are nearby. There is a bus stop conveniently located around the corner and I can make several bicycles available as well.

Bedrooms
3

Bathrooms
2

Offices
1

Size
1,930 ft2

Suited For
4

Property Type
House

Availability

From June 1, 2026 until December 31, 2027

Minimum Stay

3 Months | Dates are flexible for this listing | Open to non-simultaneous exchanges

Comments: Prefer to rent for 4-6 months (roughly a semester) but am open to shorter rentals or exchanges as well

Location

House in Austin, Texas, United States

Closest University

The University of Texas at Austin

Nearby Universities
Austin Community College: Highland Campus
Neighborhood

Hyde Park

Nearby Cities

Round Rock | San Antonio | San Marcos

Comments: Quiet neighborhood favored by faculty. 1.5 miles from UT Austin. Public transport nearby. School zoned for Lee Elementary, Lamar MS and Mc Callum HS. Close to Dell Children’s, Ascension Seton, and St. David’s Hospitals.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Walk to Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Urban
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Historic Home
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Exchange Terms

The cost of utilities can be discussed

A cleaning service is not included

Comments: Utilities include high speed wifi, electric, gas, waste, and water. Cost varies from $250-400.

Considerations

The home is suitable for young kids

Ask about bringing pets

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Comments: The home has wide comfortable stairs. Very kid-friendly and safe neighborhood. Public transport around corner. Bicycles available.

House Sitting

I may need help while I am away

I may need help with plants or garden

Very low maintenance, will leave basic garden tools. Please remove leaves in Fall/Winter and cut bamboo sprouts in Spring.

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: Fully furnished w/o personal belongings (ample space for your things) the home and its outdoors is a virtual oasis: comfortable, quiet, beautiful. In the middle of a very walkable neighborhood, close to cafes, shops, park, UT Austin and downtown.

Our Travel Preferences

Who's Coming?

Party of
2
1 Adult

Our Destinations

Preferred Destination

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Alternate Destination

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Alternate Destination

London, England, United Kingdom

Flexibility

Open to a home exchange in any destination

Comments: I am open to many different locations, preferably in Europe or the U.S.

What We Are Looking for


Bedrooms
1


Bathrooms
1


Offices
1


Size
1,000 ft2

Smoking

I prefer smoking not allowed in the home

Comments: Allergic to dust mytes so especially BR needs to be reasonably clean

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