Austin, Texas has been making headlines for years for its world-renowned live music scene, culinary stance, and vibrant culture.
With everything from hikes, gardens, parks, live music, breweries, an abundance of restaurants, outdoor adventures, tacos, and community spirit, Austin is one of the most popular places to visit in the US.
One of the ways to make the most of any Austin vacation is booking a unique rental for you and your group!
We’ve put together a list of our 12 favorite AirBnBs in Austin that you can book for yourself, including some special unique places!
Whether you are traveling to Texas as a couple, with a large group of girlfriends, or for a bachelorette party, you can find the perfect Austin AirBnB to stay in no matter what the season!
The 10 Best Things To Do In Austin, Texas
- Walk, run, or bike on the 10-mile Ann & Roy Butler Lady Bird Lake trail.
- Visit the 350-acre Zilker Park, with hiking trails, biking, trails, and even a natural swimming pool.
- Explore the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum or Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
- Take a photo in front of the “Greetings From Austin” mural.
- Walk around the Zilker Botanical Garden.
- Eat some of the city’s famous tacos or drink some world class Austin coffee.
- Watch a live music event.
- Watch the sunset on the Congress Avenue Bridge.
- Sample some of Austin’s famous barbecue.
- Take a tour of the Texas State Capitol Building.
Best AirBnBs for Bachelorette Parties and Large Groups
Sophisticated Downtown Modern House
Just minutes from downtown and Lake Austin, this gorgeous home has the best of both, the city and lake.
Located in a tree-lined neighborhood that is quiet and close to restaurants, grocery stores, and bars.
This home is sophisticated luxury, with marble bathrooms, rich upholstery, and. white interiors mixed with blues and beiges.
With six bedrooms, this home is perfect for up to 16 guests, whether they are on a bachelorette party, girls’ trip, family reunion, or a friends trip.
The living room has ample space for everyone with two large sofas and an indoor fireplace.
The kitchen and dining area are filled with natural light and equipped with everything you need.
The five bedrooms have a mix between king beds and queen beds, all decorated with beautiful artwork and unique features.
There are also five bathrooms and a second living room area.
Outside the house, in the back garden, you’ll find a fire pit, a BBQ grill, and outdoor furniture.
- Location: Downtown
- Sleeps: 14 guests
- Size: 6 bedrooms / 6 beds / 5 baths
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Featured Guest Review: “I stayed at Lynda’s beautiful home with 7 of my girlfriends for my 30th birthday and we all absolutely loved the home. It was comfortable, stylish, and close to everything we wanted to do. Would highly recommend!” – Natalie
Bali-Inspired Artist’s Loft
Perfect for a bachelorette party, family trip, or girls’ getaway, this unique Bali style Airbnb has the ability to sleep up to 12 guests comfortably.
This loft has been designed by an award winning-designer who loved to travel around the world.
Every space of the loft is filled with artwork, textiles, and transports guests to Bali and Asia.
The living room area is large and can fit every guest comfortably, the kitchen is big enough to cook homecooked meals, with a breakfast bar with lots of seats.
There is an additional living room area and a dining room with ample seats.
This loft is located in a rural area of the city called Sunset Valley. This area is within walking distance of a grocery store, cafes, shopping, live music venues, and all just 14 minutes from Downtown.
There are four bedrooms in the loft with multiple single beds in each. There is also an additional common room area with sofas and a dining table.
Outside there is a back garden and two patio areas. The biggest patio area has sun loungers, outdoor furniture, a fire pit, and a 50-foot swimming pool!
- Location: Sunset Valley
- Sleeps: 12 guests
- Size: 4 bedrooms / 14 beds / 4 baths
- Price: Starting from $333 per night
Featured Guest Review: “Sharon’s Loft House home is unbelievable. We stayed with 12 women for a bachelorette party, and it was the perfect space for us. The home has so many spaces to enjoy and relax.” – Mindy
Chic Austin Home
This 2,000 square foot chic home has room for up to 12 guests, on a girls’ getaway, bachelorette party, or a family trip.
There are three bedrooms with a mixture of one king bed, two queen beds, and ten twin bunk beds.
Located a short work from Lady Bird Lake and half a mile from downtown, where there is plenty of restaurants, outdoor venues, cafes, bars, and grocery stores.
Downstairs, there is an open plan living, kitchen, and dining area, with plenty of space for guests to relax and have a great meal.
The home has two and a half bathrooms and everything you would need for your stay.
Outside of the house, you can make the most of the beautiful Austin weather, with a large swimming pool, sun loungers, outdoor furniture, and an eight-foot day bed with cushions and a shade.
- Location: Central Austin
- Sleeps: 12 guests
- Size: 3 bedrooms / 9 beds / 2.5 baths
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Featured Guest Review: “We had a great time here with our family. The home provided plenty of room for two families to stay. The heated pool was very nice for the colder Austin nights. The home is situated close to downtown, but far enough to feel like you are out of the city.” – Jeff
East Austin Lodge
This beautiful lodge is located in the vibrant neighborhood of East Austin, with bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery stores.
East Austin is also a great neighborhood to stay in to experience the city’s best attractions, close to downtown, Hyde Park and Lady Bird Lake.
With a living room area that is totally open plan with the kitchen and dining room, the large doors also open straight onto a large deck area. The deck has a dining table, a BBQ grill, outdoor furniture, and a hammock.
The house has four bathrooms and five bedrooms.
The rental sleeps up to 10 guests, with one bedroom with a king bed, one with three single beds, one with a double and a single bed, another bedroom with a queen bed, and the fifth bedroom has two single beds.
This house is perfect for a girls’ getaway, bachelorette party, or family getaway!
- Location: East Austin
- Sleeps: 14 guests
- Size: 5 bedrooms / 10 beds / 4 baths
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Featured Guest Review: “Great location, and lovely house!! It had plenty of space and a wonderful set up for larger groups. Everything was clean and well thought out. Would definitely recommend!” – Brittany
Southern Luxury Home
This Boulin house has classic furnishings, vaulted ceilings, and an open-living concept.
This is a great place to host a bachelorette party, birthday getaway, or girls trip in the city.
Located within the Bouldin Creek neighborhood, which is well-known for being laid back and diverse, the area combines quirky shops with old-school Mexican restaurants and trendy cafes.
The house has three bedrooms, one with a king bed, one with two double beds, and the third with two single beds.
There are also three bathrooms, a dining room, a large kitchen, and a spacious living room area.
Outside of the house, there is a gated entrance, a BBQ grill, a screened porch, and seating areas.
- Location: Bouldin Creek
- Sleeps: 8 guests
- Size: 3 bedrooms / 5 beds / 3 baths
- Price: Starting from $392 per night
Featured Guest Review: “This house was an absolutely perfect hang out spot for my family while visiting Austin. Location is perfect and the amenities can’t be beat! The artwork made this house unique and I’m looking forward to booking again in the future.” – Savanna
Best AirBnBs for Small Groups and Families
Sweet East Side Bungalow
Located in the residential neighborhood of East Austin, this bungalow is located close to restaurants, and several quaint cafes perfect for getting your morning coffee.
This bungalow has trendy decoration and very thoughtful amenities, with everything you need for a great girls’ getaway, bachelorette party, or family trip, sleeping up to 8 guests in three bedrooms.
The three bedrooms all have memory foam mattresses, one bedroom has a single bed, the second and third bedrooms have queen beds.
This bungalow is spacious and has a large living room area with lots of natural light and plants.
The kitchen and dining room areas are open plan with a large breakfast bar and dining table with room for everyone.
There are two bathrooms, a large covered patio area with a dining table, and a sofa area.
In addition to this, the backyard has another dining table, lounge area, and fire pit!
- Location: East Austin
- Sleeps: 8 guests
- Size: 3 bedrooms / 5 beds / 2 baths
- Price: Starting from $155 per night
Featured Guest Review: “We loved the trendy style of her home decorations (a Frida Kahlo themed bedroom! Love!), the thoughtful amenities (French press, boardgames, outdoor patio), and her extreme responsiveness. We would recommend staying here to any friend.” – Sara
Tranquil Mid Century Modern Retreat
Located in West Lake Hills, this rental is located in a peaceful neighborhood, close to Lady Bird Lake, Rollingwood Park, bike trails, and other attractions.
This 5-star luxury home is fitted with everything you need for a family trip or a small group getaway.
There’s enough space to sleep up to 6 guests in five bedrooms, with three bedrooms with queen beds, one with a king bed, and the fifth one has two single beds.
In the kitchen area, there is a large kitchen with a breakfast bar and a dining table.
This open space also has the ability to open up into the outside with the bi-folding doors opening out onto the deck area.
There is also a living room area with vibrant colors and plenty of seats.
Outside of the home, there is a great swimming pool, with outdoor furniture, a private hot tub, and even an upstairs terrace area with a sun lounger.
- Location: West Lake Hills
- Sleeps: 6 guests
- Size: 5 bedrooms / 6 beds / 4 baths
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Featured Guest Review: “This home was great! My family of six stayed here and enjoyed the pool and hot tub, rooftop deck, neat loft and very fun, Austin decor. Great location and great house! The host was wonderful too.” – Krista
South Austin Cottage
This 1950s charming house is filled with natural light and a combination of rustic and modern features, from hardwood floors to tasteful decorations.
With two separate bedrooms both with queen beds, this house is great for a small group getaway or family trip.
The living room area has ample space for everyone to relax, with a full kitchen and dining area.
Outside of the house, there is a fire pit surrounded by outdoor furniture, a BBQ grill, and an outdoor seating area.
Located within the neighborhood of Bouldin, this house is close to cafes, restaurants, live music venues, hiking trails, and other local amenities, all while being just 5 minutes drive from downtown Austin.
- Location: Bouldin
- Sleeps: 6 guests
- Size: 2 bedroom / 2 beds / 1 baths
- Price: Starting from $177 per night
Featured Guest Review: “Such a gorgeous little place. It’s cosy but was more than adequate for our little family of 4. A really fantastic location, walkable to Downtown Austin with the green belt just over the road.” – Callie
Quiet Refuge
Within walking distance of cool South Congress Avenue (SoCo), this house is close to boutique shops, cafes, restaurants, music venues, and walking trails.
Filled with everything you need and more, this house has a cozy stylish theme with polished floors and walnut cabinetry.
The kitchen and living room areas are open plan, with lots of space for everyone to relax.
With two bedrooms this house can sleep up to 5 people, with both bedrooms having queen beds.
Outside the property, there is a fully fenced in yard with a terrace area, which has a BBQ grill and dining table.
- Location: South Congress
- Sleeps: 5 guests
- Size: 2 bedroom / 2 beds / 1 baths
- Price: Starting from $180 per night
Featured Guest Review: “Nice and stylish place that was pretty close to the places we wanted to go. They had everything we needed for our stay. Thank you guys for hosting!” – Charmaine
Best AirBnBs for Solo Travelers and Couples
Luxury SoCo Retreat
Located within Travis Heights, this luxury rental is a short walk from the local amenities such as shops and restaurants.
Local attractions are also nearby, including Stacey Park, South Congress, biking trails, and wooden walking paths.
The living room area has beige walls combined with deep and light blue furniture.
There is a kitchenette with a mini-fridge, breakfast table, and espresso machine. There is also a full bathroom and one bedroom with a king bed.
The outside shared terrace has a swimming pool, tropical plants, limestone, Brazilian decking, and a beautiful design.
- Location: Travis Heights
- Sleeps: 2 guests
- Size: 1 bedroom / 1 beds / 1 baths
- Price: Starting at $153 per night
Featured Guest Review: “A smart, stylish and comfortable place – great location for local shops and restaurants and nice to dip in the pool after a day out and about!” – Iain
Bonus: Unique AirBnBs In Austin
The Bloomhouse
The Bloomhouse in Austin is definitely one of the most unique Airbnbs in Texas if not the world!
Described as a “giant seashell unicorn”, you know that this stay is truly one of a kind.
The walls look like they are almost melting inside and out, with wavy designs and a unique style all throughout the property.
The description of the Airbnb itself takes you on a journey of how this special property came to be (hint: it involves hippies).
There’s a great outdoor deck space as well as a comfortable interior, so get your camera ready for this unique vacation stay!
- Location: High Oaks
- Sleeps: 4 guests
- Size: 1 bedroom / 2 beds / 1 baths
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Featured Guest Review: “This place is amazing! Such a hidden gem up in the hills. We loved how private it was and unique. Highly recommend this place! We will absolutely be back again!!” – Shelby
East Side Tiny House
Located within the neighborhood of East Side, this tiny home has artsy and quirky features.
This area is well known for its restaurants, food trucks, bars, breweries, and well known for its entertainment, and is also close to Lady Bird Lake, hikes, and bike trails.
This tiny house is perfect for couples or solo traveler getaway, with a queen bed, kitchenette, and a full bathroom.
Despite its small size, this house has everything you need for a great stay.
Outside there is even a deck area with outdoor furniture!
- Location: East Austin
- Sleeps: 3 guests
- Size: 1 bedroom / 2 beds / 1 baths
- Price: Starting at $108 per night
Featured Guest Review: “A great little place to stay, loads of great places to see in the local area. Really handy for public transport into the city. We will definitely book again if we get the chance to return to Austin.” – Mark
Ready To Book Your Stay?
Austin is the perfect destination for a weekend getaway, family reunion, bachelorette party, or a girl’s getaway in both the winter and summer.
Be sure to check our growing Airbnb Directory for all of our favorite places to stay.
Do you know of a unique AirBnB that belongs on our list? Let us know in the comments below!
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