See all properties
Save
Entire home

Historic Downtown Home with Private Pool - Thurgood!

Holiday home with hot tub, near University of Texas at Austin

Photo gallery for Historic Downtown Home with Private Pool - Thurgood!

6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Pool
Smart TV, ping pong
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 184500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Austin, TX
  • Popular LocationTexas State Capitol13 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Texas at Austin19 min walk
  • Popular LocationSixth Street2 min drive
  • AirportAustin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)20 min drive

Most relevant reviews

ExperimentalCarousel

10/10 Excellent

Very large house with tons of amenities and a fantastic pool / hot tub for large groups! A short walk to DT Austin so lo...
Andy W.
Mar 27, 2024

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Downtown Home with Private Pool - Thurgood!

Holiday home with hot tub, near University of Texas at Austin
Along with Access to hot tub, this smoke-free holiday home has an arcade/games room and barbecues. The holiday home has 6 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a fenced private garden. Guests can enjoy a private pool, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Renters-Club

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 4500 sq ft (418 sq m)

Similar properties

Property grounds
Luxe Private Pool, Mins to DT + Iconic ATX Bars!
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (33)
Luxe Private Pool, Mins to DT + Iconic ATX Bars!

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 30

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 not allowed

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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Darlene downtown with pool!
Thurgood With Pool & Hot Tub
Thurgood - Downtown with Pool & Hot Tub! Austin
Thurgood - Downtown with Pool & Hot Tub! Private vacation home
381839

About the area

Austin

Located in Austin, this holiday home is in the city centre. Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum and Moody Theater are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Sixth Street and Rainey Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Moody Center or Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium. Kayaking and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
Visit our Austin travel guideOpens in a new window
View more Holiday homes in AustinOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Texas State Capitol - 13 min walk
  • University of Texas at Austin - 19 min walk
  • Sixth Street - 2 min drive
  • Moody Theater - 3 min drive
  • Austin Convention Center - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 3 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 10 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand #22 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Clay Pit - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Texas Chili Parlor - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Downtown Home with Private Pool - Thurgood! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Downtown Home with Private Pool - Thurgood!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Downtown Home with Private Pool - Thurgood!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Downtown Home with Private Pool - Thurgood! located?

Located in Downtown Austin, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Scottish Rite Children's Theatre, Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum and Texas State Capitol. University of Texas at Austin and Sixth Street are also within 1 mile (2 km). Austin Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Historic Downtown Home with Private Pool - Thurgood! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 25 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Marisa M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Don’t stay here.. and if you have a reservation, cancel it.
This place was so disappointing. We were told that we couldn’t do early check in, which was fine - we were alerted that the cleaners were “finishing up” at our check in time… it wasn’t until an hour and a half later that they finally left. All of the doors were open when we got there, and the house was 85 degrees inside. We couldn’t even sit out back by the pool because it wasn’t temperature controlled and the mosquitos were so terrible. The backyard was completely overgrown, and it was very clear that no effort was made to try to maintain or cut the grass. On the second day of our stay, we noticed that there was a fly infestation on the basement. Not a couple that came in from the doors being open - more like 20-30 flying around and landing on everything. For reference, I’m renovating a house and we had the doors open all day and only had 4 flies inside. There is clearly a sanitary issue in the basement; could be a consequence of the leak in the bathroom on the main floor. The problem was so bad, the 8 people we had sleeping in the basement couldn’t stay there and we had to double up on beds, and have people sleep on the couches and the FLOOR. We alerted them to the problem and said that an exterminator couldn’t get out until the day we were leaving. Of course, the “exterminator” they called didn’t find anything… the location and charm of the house are great. It’s a real shame it wasn’t properly maintained. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelor Party Trip
The house was a perfect fit for our group. It was clean, tons of beds and a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

wesley r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay at Thurgood
The property was all-around great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and Plenty of Space!
Very large house with tons of amenities and a fantastic pool / hot tub for large groups! A short walk to DT Austin so location is great as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dan Y.

Disliked: Cleanliness
No water service..horrible management
We booked a house for 11 with the Renters Club in Austin Tx. When we arrived it was about 28 degrees outside and two of three exterior doors were wide open and the house was extremely cold. It took a while to, maybe two hours to realize the house had no water as the pipes were frozen. We called the manager and they said they would find us a new house tomorrow. In the morning, as the house warmed up, the kitchen sink started to have water, but that resulted in leak downstairs, where there are two bedrooms. We had to move to Endfield Road to the "Governor's house. It was supposed to be an upgrade. It had only one operational shower, one toilet needed to be assisted with a bucket of water to flush and one other shower a dribble out of it. One shower had no diverter to take it from the tub setting to the shower setting. Renters Club said..."at least you have one shower"...for 11 people...and it was next to the kitchen. There were lots of problems with the two houses. The first one I confirmed with Renters Club after reading the hot Tub was working as it had been written up in December as broken...they said it had been fixed. It may have been fixed, but the tablet that controled it was dead and after recharging it required a password that was not provided. It was obvious that no one took maintenance seriously. We were offered less than a 10% refund that has not been given yet. Avoid Renters Club
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall good rental experience
The unit was pretty much as listed with plenty of sleeping and sitting areas. Things that could use some work are the hot tub (not working), the basement kitchen (leaking pipes), and the showers (basement not great pressure, jacuzzi tub shower is hard to get into and leaks on to the bathroom floor).
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Cody C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large place but amenities were mostly broken
My group of friends and I get together once a year to reconnect and hang out. The listing really drew our attention because of the ping pong table and hot tub. A hot tub given the time of year was a must-have for our trip. I saw that there were past reviews that mentioned the hot tub not working and so I reached out to the owner/management team to ensure it was working. They assured me the hot tub would be in working condition and so we committed to staying here. Unfortunately it was not. I reached out to the property owner during our stay when it wasn’t heating up and they got it to start. However, it continually shut off or didn’t get hot enough to be a hot tub. The max temperature it ever got was 76 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition the ping pong table and paddles were not in great shape. This wasn’t essential but was a nice to have on our list of places to secure. The essentials such as the beds, linens, living areas were well maintained but if you are looking for any extra amenities to be in good condition such as the hot tub then I would look elsewhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy d.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely historic home
This was a great place for our combined family group. We had 2 families; one stayed in the 4 bedrooms upstairs, the other in the bedrooms in the basement level, and we met on the ground floor. It was really lovely. It's a quick drive to downtown, and it's a nice neighborhood to walk around, with a small grocery 3 blocks away, but it's really not walkable to downtown. The place has a lot of historic character, but is very well-maintained. I would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ren O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Momcation
The property was full of delights. The beds were all very comfortably with high quality mattresses and sheets. The towels were white and clean. Soaps were all provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ethan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extremely Satisfied
This property suited our group perfectly and was exactly as promised. The management was helpful and it was a very smooth process start to finish. Our stay was great and we all agreed we would happily return to this property. Thanks to the hosts for an awesome trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a large group
Excellent location and perfect for accommodating a large group of people. Having a pool this close to the city was very useful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dylan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large group
House was great for a large group, with plenty of space, beds, common areas. The pool/backyard was well shaded and great despite the heat!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Place is perfectly located just far enough away from the action that you can sit in the back in peace and enjoy the pool, or a 5 min drive gets you to the bars on 6th/S. Congress. Great spot for family/friends trips
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
Great place for a large group to stay. Awesome pool area for everyone to hangout at and plenty of space inside as well. Great location as well. Pretty much less than a mile from everything we did with the exception of Lake Travis. Plenty of quick Uber availability at the house as well. Our host was very accommodating, we’d definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This old mansion has character and charm, and is located in walking distance to the University of Texas campus, Pease Park and downtown Austin.It was a great venue to host a family gathering for my daughter’s graduation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura I., Manhattan Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Wedding
12 of our family stayed at the house for a wedding. Had plenty of beds and a huge dining room table. Lovely backyard with a pool and hot tub. Well stocked kitchen and loads of towels. Also had a second kitchen and washer/drier. Only down sides were hot tub did not work and it is a little musty downstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
Beautiful Home in downtown Austin. Lots of room, plenty of beds. Property manager is in contact when you need them. Overall a wonderful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Gathering for Wedding
This large house was filled with unexpected conveniences including the large array of cookware, serving dishes, condiments, and toiletries. The living area is large with comfortable furniture conducive to a fairly large group. A quick response and solution to a concern about WiFi resulted in little inconvenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lola W.

Liked: Cleanliness
ACL Weekend
The house was perfect to accommodate our large family which was in town for ACL. It was nice to have comfortable gathering areas for people to visit. The house is located near campus and downtown Austin. It’s easy walking distance to either. There are many food options in the surrounding area. The kitchen is well stocked with dishes, glassware, utensils, and cookware. The house was built in the early 1900’s, and has a lot of character. It’s a bit of a step back in time with modern conveniences. We had a very memorable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent VRBO
We had an excellent time staying here in Austin. Very spacious property with enough room for everyone. Awesome backyard and pool - perfect for the warm weather we had. Awesome location which enabled us to walk into downtown. Also very responsive host to help us out with a couple of minor things we needed to bring attention to. Overall we would definitely stay here again for a large group gathering!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anand V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
The house is perfect for a large group! The pool is a nice touch, especially for the hot months. Would recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Perfect Size
We traveled with 6 couples (and four children) and there was plenty of room/beds for all of us. The dishwasher wasn't operable during our stay, but upon learning of the situation, Renters arranged for a repairman right away. They were responsive and accessible. It was a great space for old friends to gather together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Weekend
This property management was attentive to any questions we had prior to out trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and space for a large group
We came to Austin for a group trip and the house was perfect. The pool got a ton of use and the location made it easy to get around. We would definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
House had plenty of room. Close to everything. Next time we may go in the summer so we can enjoy the pool and patio. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022