Title: Casita Girasol – central • walkable • food • music Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Casita Girasol – central • walkable • food • music Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102810000/102808500/102808450/f89bb5ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102810000/102808500/102808450/32ae1f3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102810000/102808500/102808450/2b197999.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102810000/102808500/102808450/c3776ada.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102810000/102808500/102808450/16296cff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Casita Girasol 🌻 ATX is a bright and modern backyard bungalow with an open living area full of natural light. Step outside to the patio, perfect for morning coffee or evening drinks under string lights, or take advantage of the fully-equipped kitchen and gigabit internet. With a USB charging station, washer/dryer combo, and spacious bathroom with bathtub/shower combo you'll feel right at home. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4650 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Casita Girasol – central • walkable • food • music Casita Girasol 🌻 ATX is a modern backyard bungalow that is central to everything in Austin. Inside, it's full of natural light with modern open living. Outside, the patio is just right for morning coffee or evening drinks under string lights. Welcome, y'all. Casita Girasol ATX sleeps up to four. In the separate bedroom there's a comfortable queen bed with a green-certified mattress. In the living room there's a full-sized IKEA sofa bed. There's a full modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances. You'll find settings for four, wine glasses, a French press, and basic cookware. If you need to work from the road, there's a USB charging station and gigabit internet. If you need to do laundry during your trip, there's a full washer and dryer. The bathroom has both a bathtub and shower. There's a small fenced yard and two good dogs are welcome with prior permission. (Sorry, no cats.) It's just up the block to parks, ponds, and trails. If you have an EV, you can Level 1 charge overnight with the front porch outlets. The entire property is smoke-free, inside and out. We live onsite across the fence in the main house. You may see us, a few chickens, or a fuzzy dog in the main yard. You'll have the entire casita, front patio, and front yard to yourselves. Self check-in through a private gated entrance. Parking is free and without restriction anywhere along the two neighborhood streets. The casita is accessible and visitable, with a zero-step entrance and smooth concrete flooring. Casita Girasol ATX is right in the heart of the central eastside. On our block there are authentic tacos at Fruta Feliz, pizza and brews at Oddwood Ales, and highly-rated KG BBQ. There are craft drinks and music at Bobo's Snack Bar, coffee, brews, and kolaches at Batch, burgers at Redbud Icehouse, and local blues at The Skylark Lounge. You can walk to the Sunday Farmer's Market, Mueller restaurants, or Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. By car it’s 5 minutes to Manor Road restaurants and to the UT campus, Moody Center concerts, and Longhorn football games. It's 10 minutes to downtown or to Auditorium Shores for SXSW. It's 12 minutes to ABIA airport or 15 to Zilker Park for ACL. And it's 25 minutes to COTA for NASCAR and F1. Casitagirasolatx.com is a fully-compliant, registered, and licensed Short Term Rental with the City of Austin. Operating license #OL 2024 ....29. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Water dispenser ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible parking space - Front entrance ramp - No lift (single-level property) - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - On a lake ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - 100% renewable energy - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Composting - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - No plastic water bottles - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 650 square feet - Water dispenser usage encouraged - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112440000/112438100/112438015/5790b607.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet Friendly - Q2 & Domain - King Bed + Pool Table McNeil - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=112438015&PinnedHotelID=112438015&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114490000/114488600/114488596/db5bcd28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern and cozy apartment in downtown with patio, close to lake & restaurants East Riverside - Oltorf - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=114488596&PinnedHotelID=114488596&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114360000/114356500/114356482/4b13740a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Whimsy Cottage in Super Location East MLK - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=114356482&PinnedHotelID=114356482&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111090000/111085500/111085473/4a5c55d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxurious New Unit|Studio2Ba|Pool, Golf Sim Oak Hill - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=111085473&PinnedHotelID=111085473&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108910000/108908400/108908311/406d43ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chic Studio | Walkable to SoCo! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Long-term renters welcome This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.28728%2C-97.70453&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=75oD2rI7nAfSEMoRyn3mSLTc8J0=) Austin, TX #### What's nearby - Moody Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles - University of Texas at Austin - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles - Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles - Texas State Capitol - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles - Sixth Street - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles #### Getting around - Martin Luther King Jr Station - 16 min walk - Austin Station - 17 min drive - Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Whataburger - ‬9 min walk - ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk - ‪7-Eleven - ‬7 min walk - ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬9 min walk - ‪Oddwood Brewing - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Casita Girasol – central • walkable • food • music pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Casita Girasol – central • walkable • food • music? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Casita Girasol – central • walkable • food • music? > Checkout is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Casita Girasol – central • walkable • food • music located? > This family-friendly Austin holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Thinkery and The Vortex. University of Texas at Austin is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away. Martin Luther King Jr Station is 16 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Casita Girasol – central • walkable • food • music Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katharine G. 28 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful modern casita My partner and I had a wonderful weekend at Casita Garisol while visiting to attend a wedding. The casita is clean, stylish, and offers many comforts of home away from home. We would definitely book this casita again! ##### Katharine G. 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