Glass Treehouse BARTON SPRINGS POOL-PARKSIDE PENTHOUSE w/ VIEWS-Costa Rican vibe

Welcome to the Glass Treehouse

This property's HUGE highlight is that you will be 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, open year 'round. You are also minutes to the river and Ladybird Lake and the hike and bike trail head. You can see it from the deck.

City of Austin License: OL 2013043874

Unsurpassed ACL location. Just a 5 minute walk to the gate

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** 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.

You will be 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). One small step to the front door and that is all.

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.