Glass Treehouse-Zen & Exotic KAYAK/Swim/LAKE/SUP/Bike/Hike/-RIVER-GARDENS-FOOD!

Top rated by guests
5 stories high, Costa Rican nature inspired  PARK VIEW oasis.  No stairs.
Tree line home built into the cliffside. With parking right at the front door.
Your treetop view of Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool.   Yes,  a 5 min. walk.
Terrace/patio
Our spectacular "Spring."  Magnificent & just a short 5 minutes away . Really!!
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10.0Outstanding
(470 Ratings)
"Loved the location restaurants nearby , the zen feel of the house, the deck was amazing. The kitchen accommodated all of our needs for meals, everyone was comfortable with bedrooms, neighborhood was g..."
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10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(470 Ratings)

House in Zilker, TX

10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this house rental

SO SORRY AI summary **ERROR** is calling this lake front property but that is not lake front. IT IS, HOWEVER, as close as you can possibly stay next to the most SPECTACULAR BODY OF WATER downtown Austin has to offer. Our massive 3 acre freshwater pool, Barton Springs.

City of Austin License: OL 2013043874

*** PLEASE be sure to enter the correct number when booking.

** PRICING FOR THIS PROPERTY is based on the number of guests. Base rate 6 guests.
*** When check-in day arrives, we can easily add guests (additional invoice) or refund, up or down with the base rate being 6.

A per person rate structure ensures SMALL traveling groups and LARGE groups alike will have an exceptional experience while being value conscious.

While we are NOT exactly LAKESIDE as Ai describes, we are just across the street- literally 3 minutes to a (nothing else like it) jaw dropping water experience, No home in Austin is on Ladybird lake, but your stay will be as close as you can possibly get to Barton Springs Pool, the river and Ladybird Lake. You have all 3!!!


** Valuable note on Barton Springs Pool**
This gate opens at 6:00 AM !!-- TALK ABOUT A MAGICAL TIME TO SEE THE SPRINGS with nature and water fowl at their best.


Maldives & Costa Rican & NATURE inspired design that maximizes light and connectivity to everything outdoors.

NO STAIRS....VIEWS of Park (see photos)

I personally (Lisa) own, manage, designed & built this property. You will receive my highest standard of personal support throughout your stay. NOTHING corporate or sterile here. While I do have a strict cancellation policy, if you must cancel within a no-refund period, I promise to do my best to work with you to re-book your dates and refund you any $ received for your cancelled dates.

* We know you will have the best possible Austin experience here. At this location we provide 6 out of the “usual” top 10 “things to do” in Austin list…and these are all a very short walk away.
* If you are seeking holistic well-being you will be in WALKING DISTANCE to 4 out of the top 7 activities that Austin has to offer (ask for brochure). Austin is a haven for those on a journey toward physical, mental & spiritual wellness.

WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE
About this UNBEATABLE LOCATION:

1) Barton Springs Pool -(simply phenomenal) 3-ACRE FRESHWATER SWIMMING HOLE is only 379 steps away. 3 minutes
2) Kayaking, SUP and canoeing with city views (when lake open)
3) 10 Mile Ladybird Lake LUSH Hike and Bike Trail
4) Botanical Gardens
5) Barton Creek Greenbelt hike
6) Umlauf Sculpture Gardens
7) I am so incredibly honored to be associated with two Austin professionals that can be contracted with separately to bring VERY UNIQUE experiences to your group HERE during your stay.
(1) Certified Wellness expert Laura Darling, offering Yoga, Guided Meditation, Sound Healing, Pilates
(2) Chef Mike Thompson offering In-home culinary events or Hill Country winery tour guide

Barton (3 Acre-Freshwater) Springs is just ACROSS THE STREET. LADYBIRD LAKE 10 mile hike and bike trail around the lake is right here for you. Practically at your doorstep HAVE IT ALL!! SWIM, CANOE, HIKE & EXPLORE. One of our recent guests told us this property reminded her of an "open air Costa Rican experience ." Another lovely guest said it reminded her of their vacation home in Roatan... I had to look that up.... what a compliment!!! If you are not familiar with Austin, this property and location requires a HUGE FUN introduction… in a second you’ll see why. While we do not have a private pool or a beach. We do have something so UNUSUAL, TRULY SPECTACULAR and special we would love the opportunity for us to introduce you to BARTON SPRINGS Pool, Ladybird Lake, Zilker Park and its potential for you. We also have easy access to miles of Greenbelt hikes.

I kindly urge you to take special note that landscape photos here were taken by me on a 3 mile walk...& it all starts just a few steps away.

You will be only a 7 minute drive to ALL THAT IS DOWNTOWN and Congress Ave. shopping.


Please see rental agreement for early check in policy.

IN THE WORDS OF A GUEST... "A 10 minute walk gets you EVERYTHING...spring fed pool, park, rooftop bar, bike and boat rentals, brewery, amazing restaurants, food truck park, top rated BBQ & Sushi, movie theater, Irish pub, LIVE MUSIC, botanical gardens, sculpture garden... the list goes on!!!"

This property is ABSOLUTELY just across the street from Zilker Park and a mere 379 steps to the back gate of Barton Springs Pool. AND the river walk feeding Ladybird Lake.

Briefly, Zilker Park is 358 acres of gorgeous center city park land and within it lies Barton Springs Pool which is fondly described as the crown jewels of Austin -The pool itself measures a whopping 3 ACRES in size, and is fed from underground springs with an average temperature of 68-70 degrees, ideal for year-round swimming. It is NOTHING shy of spectacular. Just search Barton Springs Pool for info.

In addition to Barton Springs Pool, this property has immediate access all of Zilker Park and 10 miles of hike and bike trail surrounding the lake. This is Austin’s social hub for hiking, biking & winter canoeing….RENTALS for ALL of these incredibly fun activities are within WALKING distance. IF you are a WATER lover and a nature lover and a CITY lover- THIS property is for YOU!!

The first thing you will see as you walk into your living space is a huge wrap around deck and dramatic picture window providing expansive views of the aforementioned AMAZING Zilker Park. (You can watch people play in the park and see the back gate of Barton Springs Pool from the deck)

3 sets of French doors open to the park side deck with wonderful breezes which “invite the outdoors in,” providing a truly spectacular experience of the park.

The décor has been described as Costa Rican inspired and offers a tranquil setting through its thoughtful custom use of all natural materials. This includes open beam cedar ceilings throughout, wood and limestone counters, and a solid granite kitchen sink. Bathrooms boast pristine white stucco with sparkling Quartz rock flooring. 2nd living room is luxurious and peaceful with a 85" TV if a game or movie is in order. This second living space doubles as a bunk room for large parties. This property is the complete upper level of a luxury duplex with very private street level entrance. Designed to be a perfect romantic getaway for two or a vibrant family gathering. *see bedroom configuration below.

Nature truly takes center stage in this vacation style Zilker Park property.

****At this property you will also be walking distance to Austin's iconic RESTAURANT ROW on Barton Springs Road…(.numerous bars, restaurants and a food trailer park)
*****If you go the opposite direction of restaurant row, up a hill half a mile away is Alamo Drafthouse theater and many many more upscale restaurants and bars.
****** DOWNTOWN and all that is live entertainment Austin (6th Street, Rainey Street and SOCO are ONLY a 10 minute Uber ride away)
*****Unlauff Sculpture Garden is half a block away.
*****Zilker Park Botanical gardens half mile away
*****Zilker Playground walking distance
*****disc golf course walking distance.

MAYBE ADD TO ALL THIS CRAZY FUN ?????....I am nothing shy of being THRILLED and HONORED to be associated with 2 FABULOUS Austin creatives,

-Private chef, Mike Thompson. Mike has been to my properties for years and can be contracted separately to cater your in-home event...whether it be a dinner, brunch or perhaps an in-home cooking class or culinary demonstration. Also, I know from personal experience that his privately chauffeured hill country wine tour is INCREDIBLE!!!!!! :)

-Wellness professional, Laura Darling can be contracted separately to bring relaxation and healing sessions to you through yoga, guided meditation, sound healing or Pilates.

Since we are so close to the park and downtown a great option would be to have bicycles delivered to you and perhaps do a guided tour. This can be set up by you through Mike's Bikes and Tours. SO - MUCH - FUN!!!

***** PLEASE NOTE **** This property has a City of Austin License and complies w/STR laws. Pet fee $500 for the first pet, $100 for any additional.

-Full names of all guests must be provided
-Property limited to Registered Guests.. ABSOLUTELY NO OUTSIDE GUESTS allowed unless permission is given by me.
-Any PET entering for any duration MUST pay $500 fee

This property complies w/ all City Ordinances which means ***NO PARTIES***: Dwelling Unit Occupancy Limit, and noise, party and gathering ordinances . These codes are applicable to all short term rentals in Austin

City of Austin operating license- policy for this home is as follows:
"Any guest (individual or pet) entering the property, for any duration, must be registered (full names provided) and paid."

5 bedroom, 4 full baths with shower/bathtub

Configuration is:
Master: king
2nd : king
3rd: queen
4th: queen AND 3 twin XL comfy mattresses. Fun, very unique and fully customizable for your needs, this space is wonderful when used as a private lounge/movie space-65" TV for smaller groups or very fun when used as a bunk room for larger groups… 3 XL twin beds have been custom designed into a large oversized lounge sofa space when not used as beds
5th: Small bedroom with one twin bed. Doubles as great reading room for smaller parties.

Please stay informed regarding water safety warning.

Amenities at Glass Treehouse-Zen & Exotic KAYAK/Swim/LAKE/SUP/Bike/Hike/-RIVER-GARDENS-FOOD!

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Zilker, TX


Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(470 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Nov 2025
Loved the location restaurants nearby , the zen feel of the house, the deck was amazing. The kitchen accommodated all of our needs for meals, everyone was comfortable with bedrooms, neighborhood was great!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Nov 2025
Everything was just great, lov
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Nov 2025
I cannot tell you how amazing the stay was!! It was for my birthday and my children flew in. Not only was the home equipped beyond what I have ever seen before. Organized, anything you needed for cooking or preparing or relaxing, It was there.Lisa the owner checked in the first day to see if we needed or were missing anything- How Great is That!In addition, Lisa has a relationship with a Chef who we hired to come in and make a birthday meal for us. Food was great and Mike was fabulous.The location is ideal for access to outdoor activities, food, entertainment. It was an incredible stay.Staying at VRBO's for last 10 years, The Glass Treehouse and Lisa have surpassed the 5 star and really are a 10. I will honestly have to realign my ever giving a 5 to another VRBO unless it is up to the standard of this rental.We would book here again and again if in Austin.Thank You Lisa!
6.0 / 10.0Average·Jan 2025
We were disappointed with this vacation rental apartment. While the location and deck space were appealing, the overall experience fell short of expectations. I have been a vacation rental host for 10 years and speak from experience. The listing was misleading: We believed we were booking a single-family home, not an apartment in a duplex. This was a major factor in our decision. The late-night arrival of other guests confirmed this was not a private residence. The listing also falsely advertises a pool.While the apartment does have 5 rooms with beds in them, most would consider only 2 of them to be traditional bedrooms. Of the other bedrooms, two are very small, and the final room is really the TV / entertainment room. There is only space for 2 cars to park. Price to quality poor: while the owner prices based on location and season, for the price we paid (thousand / night), the quality is poor. The linens are worn, the closets lacked hangers, there were no bathmats, the teapot was broken, many doors did not close properly, and the master bathroom toilet is malfunctioning. Excessive pet fee: We had a non-shedding dog in the house for 2 nights and the owner charged us a hefty pet fee outside the norm I have experienced at other rentals. Maintenance items stored in living space: the master closet had paint cans stored in it and we could smell the fumes. Crowded with bric-a-brac: this is an aesthetic opinion, but we found the house cluttered with “decorations”.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Glass Treehouse-Zen & Exotic KAYAK/Swim/LAKE/SUP/Bike/Hike/-RIVER-GARDENS-FOOD!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Glass Treehouse-Zen & Exotic KAYAK/Swim/LAKE/SUP/Bike/Hike/-RIVER-GARDENS-FOOD! pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Glass Treehouse-Zen & Exotic KAYAK/Swim/LAKE/SUP/Bike/Hike/-RIVER-GARDENS-FOOD!?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


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