About this space

Presenting The Retreat. Surround yourself with curated artwork, vintage objects and dreamy furnishings.
The award-winning Retreat was recognized by internationally known AFAR Media as one of the top Airbnb’s in the World. And featured in the 2023 Austin modern home tour.
Take a dip in a waterfall salt water pool. Perfect for cooling off in summer and heated during the winter!
Just four blocks to vibrant South Congress,
And No Cleaning Fees! No Chores! Just like it should be.

Welcome to The Retreat, a luxury experience located in coveted Travis Heights right in the heart of South Congress.

Why choose the Retreat? Premier location, High end design delights, tranquil and private resort like setting, waterfall salt water swimming pool and waterfall, tropical landscaping and luxury amenities! Our pool is perfect for cooling off during the summer and heated in the winter!

Premier Location! Only 4 short blocks to vibrant South Congress shopping and restaurants, Stacy Park and wooded walking/biking trails.

Enjoy a tranquil resort like vacation in luxury accommodations of over 1200 feet with panoramic views of travis heights. The Retreat is furnished Egyptian cotton bedding, Beautyrest plush pillowtop mattress and fully equipped kitchen.

At The Retreat, you are surrounded by a carefully curated mix of bespoke antique, modern and custom furnishings and eclectic art work.

The Retreat provides a compound like experience featuring a lovely heated salt water swimming pool surrounded by tropical plants, limestone, Brazilian decking and mature landscaping.

Luxury amenities including bedding linens from Frette and Restoration Hardware, furnishings from internationally known furniture designers including Montauk and Shine SHO.

Details, Details, Details!: Perks, extras and amenities include gourmet espresso, Turkish robes, moisturizers, tooth brush and shaving kits, elevating your stay to a tranquil and luxurious experience.

The Retreat interior was created by the owner who is a designer combining a bold sense of color, luxurious use of textures and an eye for detail.

The owner is a successful Airbnb host with over 2700 five star reviews and over a decade of experience, ensuring you will have a high quality vacation experience.

Maximum occupancy is two guests. Visitors are not permitted.

Outdoor patio and pool use hours are 7am - 10pm.

No pets allowed.

Property details and house rules:
The Retreat is part of a four unit compound on a lovely ¼ acre lot in the beautiful Travis Heights neighborhood. All units have private entrances. The Pool area is shared with each unit on the same property. Pool hours are 7am-10pm. Each unit has a maximum occupancy of two guests. Visitors are not permitted on the property.

The Retreat is part of a four unit compound on a lovely ¼ acre lot in the beautiful Travis Heights neighborhood. All units have private entrances. The Pool area is shared with each unit on the same property. Pool hours are 7am-10pm. Each unit has a maximum occupancy of two guests. Visitors are not permitted on the property.

Early Check-ins and late Check-outs are not available due to cleaning time required for set up from previous guest.

Luggage storage on the property before check-in or after check-out is not available.

Parking is street parking only. There is no parking in the driveway.