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Eastside Container Home - Near Train + Downtown

Vacation home near University of Texas at Austin in Austin

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Interior
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, Huston Tillotson University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, LBJ Presidential Library
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Moody Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

Austin

City center stay.Your stay at this Chestnut vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of University of Texas at Austin and Sixth Street. George Washington Carver Museum and Huston Tillotson University are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Huston Tillotson University - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • East Sixth Street - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • UFCU Disch-Falk Field - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • LBJ Presidential Library - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Moody Center - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Martin Luther King Jr Station - 9 min walk
  • Austin Station - 19 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Santa Catarina - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Eastside Container Home - Near Train + Downtown

Welcome to Eastside Container - a modern guest home repurposed from a shipping container in central East Austin with a private yard, deck, and parking. Enjoy a contemporary design, full kitchen, and easy access to downtown, UT and the MLK train station.

A quiet, unique stay in the heart of Austin's eastside.

– 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom (sleeps 2)
– Bedroom: Queen bed
– Fresh bedding + towels provided
– High-quality bath products included
– Full kitchen with stainless appliances
– Dishwasher, stove, oven, microwave
– French press, coffee provided
– Washer + dryer in unit
– HD Smart TV + high-speed WiFi
– Dedicated workspace
– Unique tri-fold glass door
– Private deck + fenced yard
– Secure on site parking
– Lockbox check in

A private, compact, thoughtfully designed home with great light and indoor-outdoor flow.

No parties, events or pets are permitted.

Things to Do

– Boggy Creek Trail — 4 min walk
– MLK train station — 9 min walk
– UT Baseball Stadium — 30 min walk
– East 6th Street — 6 min drive
– Texas State Cemetery — 7 min drive
– Moody Center — 8 minute drive
– UT Football Stadium — 10 min drive
– University of Texas — 10 min drive
– LBJ Pres Library — 10 min drive
– Red River Music Dist — 10 min drive
– Texas Capitol — 10 min drive
– Downtown Austin — 10 min drive
– Lady Bird Lake Trail — 10 min drive
– Zilker Park — 17 min drive
– Barton Springs —17 min drive

Coffee, Dining & Drinks

– Houndstooth Coffee — 10 min walk
– Nixta Taqueria — 12 min walk
– Palamino Coffee — 13 min walk
– Love Supreme Pizza — 15 min walk
– The Long Goodbye — 15 min walk
– Salty Sow — 5 min drive
– Haymaker Sports Bar — 5 min drive
– Vic & Al's — 5 min drive
– Dai Due — 5 min drive
– The Wheel Cocktails — 5 min drive
– Teddy's Cocktails — 6 min drive
– Franklin BBQ — 7 min drive
– Suerte — 8 min drive
– Launderette — 10 min drive
– Justine's — 10 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Eastside Container Home - Near Train + Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Derek F., Houston, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute property, comfortable and funky. Close to downtown. Good amenities. Nice view of an inviting yard and trees. Good vibes. We’ll stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great RESTURANTs near buy and close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy access to downtown and campus. A full sized pull out couch would be nice. The TV was also very small, would be cheap to get a bigger one.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and cozy container home. Enjoyed the stay and location. Easy checkin process and very good communication with host. Would highly recommend for a weekend getaway in Austin.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We came to Austin for the USGP and loved this cozy home! Perfect location, a quick drive to the city, off street gated parking, & delicious neighborhood restaurants nearby… Jason was quick to respond to any questions we had. Overall a lovely stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really enjoyed our stay, place was perfect for my wife and I for the night. Great location. Had all the amenities you need. We will be back again one day!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Iheart Festival Getaway

Loved the privacy of the property! Well maintained, clean and overall a great property. Highly recommend for couples looking for a getaway with easy access to downtown Austin!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashton S.

Liked: Cleanliness

360 Party Box

My boyfriend and I stayed at this property for a concert happening same day, and it was the perfect place to rest after seeing the show. Very close to amazing food and bars, owners of the property worked with us last minute when we had an issue with a sitter, very happy and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient stay

Easy check in, had everything we needed, loved the privacy and quietness of the neighborhood on a Saturday night. Floors needed extra attention, nothing gross, just dusty. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Effortless Stag

Great location! Cute place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute container Experience

This little container was very cozy to stay in for two people. It was very clean when we got there. The only things I would have to say that could be improved on is the showerhead because very little water comes out. But overall, it’s very close to many popular things in Austin, Texas!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little place

Stayed 3 nights here. Very quiet neighborhood in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Stay In a Great Location

Easy to check in, great appliances, clean, smartly decorated, and fun to say you’re staying in a shipping container. Owner was very quick to respond. The patio makes for a great spot to soak up the sun. I will be staying here during my next visit to Austin.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Grand Stay for the Grand Prix

My wife and so stayed here when in town for the US Grand Prix. The space was perfect for an on-the-go weekend and had everything we needed. It’s located just outside of downtown in a great neighborhood with a zillion amazing food options nearby. It was also a quick drive to the bus station we used to go back and forth to the Grand Prix. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Concert weekend

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette W., Amarillo Texas USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Container living fun

This place was amazingly spacious feeling for being a shipping container. Enjoyed the experience in every way. The gorgeous live oak tree in the yard is lovely. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique and private container home

This place was a great tucked away spot to stay in east Austin plenty close to everything you need. It has all the amenities you need including a dishwasher, stove, fridge and washer dryer and a spot to park. Really fun container home design and very private.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend wonder

This place was perfect. Everything felt spacious in a small footprint. The decor was great. Definitely recommend. Felt like a private getaway. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

CYNTHIA M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Container House

I've always wanted to try a "tiny house" and this was super fun. It was bigger than I expected. Plenty of room for 1-2 people. With a few tweaks it would be perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique Space - Centrally Located

This was a last minute booking when my husband and I needed a place to stay for a night in Austin. The space was perfect for us - much larger than we expected, very private, really cool decor, and centrally located to all the main Austin attractions. Loved the off-street parking, great communication with host, and deck to sit and enjoy a glass of wine. Would not hesitate to rebook. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice!

This unit worked out great for me and my friend! Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique Cube!

Perfect for two people, close to everything downtown. The home was clean and had everything you would need for a long weekend or extended stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Elyse G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020