This holiday home puts you in the centre of Austin, 17.6 km (10.9 mi) from Sixth Street and 19.2 km (11.9 mi) from University of Texas at Austin. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features free WiFi, 6.5 bathrooms and a fireplace. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A patio, in-room jetted baths and a sofa bed are also available. .Enjoy the water park and Hot tub. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, concierge services and limo/town car service. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Oak Hill holiday home include South Congress Avenue and Zilker Park.
University of Texas at Austin - 18 min drive - 23.1 km
Lake Travis - 22 min drive - 26.2 km
Getting around
Austin Station - 17 min drive
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Jim's Restaurant Oak Hill - 3 min drive
Jack Allen's Kitchen - 4 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Pluckers Wing Bar - 3 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
PRIVATE RETREAT| Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn
***WELCOME TO STEPPING ROCK***
Each and every NEST Vacation Rentals Home includes a team of experienced locals who are available to you 24/7. Your personal Guest Experience Manager is highly trained on the home you are staying in. They will not only be your contact for the house, but are also able to guide you to enjoy the best Austin has to offer! NEST Vacation Rentals considers it our primary job to ensure you have the best possible experience during your time in Austin!
FEATURED IN COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE Roam free without city limits on this 11 acre Texas Hill Country retreat located just 11 miles from downtown Austin & 9 miles to Dripping Springs. This excellent location makes this resort home perfect for relaxing after exploring everything Austin offers or attending wedding events in Dripping Springs or the Texas Hill Country. This home is situated next to an abundance of memorable group activities including vineyards, famous vodka distilleries, craft beer breweries, the famous Stunt Ranch, paintball, shooting ranges, restaurants, shopping and more! STEPPING ROCK can serve as your destination or just a place to rest your heads at night. This home provides a wonderful retreat allowing your group to enjoy time together.
THE SPACE STEPPING ROCK was custom designed to comfortably accommodate large groups, sleeping up to 24 guests in 18 beds. This 7 bedroom, 6.5 bath, 4,500 square foot home features a heated swimming pool, hot tub, outdoor fireplace, outdoor big screen TV, cook station with BBQ grill, fire pit, competition-style corn hole game alley, spike ball, ladder ball, covered outdoor patio, a pool shower, outdoor restroom, and so much more! Featuring Modern Farm House architecture and design, the house features a luxurious open floor plan, making the home perfect for entertaining and relaxing with a large group of friends, family or business retreat. The comfortable living room with the fireplace invites everyone to the center of the house, while the wall of glass French doors opens the space up to great views of the pool and hill country. Guests will enjoy the indoor restaurant style bar with 4 bar stools where all can practice the latest in mixology! The well-equipped gourmet kitchen is made for entertaining and offers commercial-grade Thermador stainless appliances, a long serving island with 10 additional bar stools, a dining table with seating for 16, in addition to an outdoor dining table with seating for 16 people.
The home features high-end furnishings and luxury linens selected by an award-winning interior designer, with only comfort and luxury in mind. At NEST properties, you will not find locked closets, personal items in the bedrooms or homeowner's pictures on the walls—rest assured this is a full-time rental designed with only the most discerning short-term guests in mind.
CONCIERGE SERVICES Arrive and Relax, after all, you are on vacation! To enhance your stay, our CONCIERGE partner can handle the essentials like pre-arrival groceries and stocking the bar, transportation, private chefs, etc... They will also create specially curated five-star experiences for your group. To make your trip seamless and experience the best of Austin, allow our concierge partner to handle the details.
CHEF'S KITCHEN: Every culinary desire can be met in this spacious catering kitchen. The over-sized serving island is perfect for dining and entertaining. This well-appointed kitchen includes microwave, 3 coffee makers, toaster, blender and of course a disposal! Full Size sit down bar to practice your mixology (you provide the bartender!) If you prefer to grill, you will enjoy a stainless gas grill just steps from the kitchen.
SPECIAL FEATURES: • Wi-Fi throughout the home (High-Speed!) • Large covered outdoor living area provides a shaded retreat from sunny days • Heated Pool Option (for fee) • Hot Tub (heating complimentary) • Outdoor Fire Pit (in addition to outdoor fireplace) • Outdoor Full Pool Bathroom • Laundry Room with high capacity washer & dryer • 2 Master suites downstairs with on-suite bathrooms • Private entrance bedroom with queen bed and private space for anyone that needs to work during their stay • Cable TV w/ Full Sports Package (DirectTV) • Generous parking • 11-acre property with stunning views • Huge back yard for entertaining with BBQ grill & outdoor table/chairs • Authentic working barn on property makes the perfect back drop for your authentic Texas memories
ALSO PROVIDED DURING YOUR STAY: • Luxurious high thread-count linens & plush bath towels • 24 Pool Towels • Laundry room with high capacity HE washer & dryer with laundry pods • Fully stocked kitchen with everything you need to entertain • 2 Drip Coffee makers & Starbucks coffee, creamer and sugars • Keurig & K-Cups • Complimentary toiletries including bath soap, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner. • Starter supply of all soaps and paper products (paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, laundry pods) • Luxury pillow top mattresses • Hair Dryers in every bathroom • Full length mirrors in every bedroom • Board Games: Uno, Jenga, Scrabble, Connect 4, Poker Sets, Playing Cards • 24 Hour Self-Check-In
THE NEIGHBORHOOD: • The gorgeous home is in a secluded neighborhood just south of downtown Austin. • DOWNTOWN Austin is only 11 miles. The airport is a <20 minute drive. • 15-20 minutes from Downtown Austin • 25 minutes from Wimberly • 20 minutes to Salt Lick BBQ/Driftwood • 40 minutes to surrounding Fredericksburg wineries
NOTE: • 6% State Hotel Tax • 5% NEST Booking Fee • $650 Cleaning Fee • $500 Pool Heating Fee (Per 3 night stay) • $150 Pet Fee /per pet/ per 3 night rental. (sorry, no pets over 25lbs) • $100 Extra Person Fee ($100 p/person/p/night stay over 16 person standard occupancy) • $150 fee per Air Mattress (must request prior to arrival day) • 50% Payment at time of Booking • 50% Payment 30 Days Prior to Check-In • Rental Agreement must be signed within 48 hours after booking. **********************************************************************************************************
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Things to do
Heated pool
Optional golf privileges
Water park
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Spelunking nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 4,500 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25
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
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
306659
Frequently asked questions
Does PRIVATE RETREAT| Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn have a pool?
PRIVATE RETREAT| Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn has a heated pool.
Does PRIVATE RETREAT| Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn have a waterslide?
No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.
What luxury perks are available at PRIVATE RETREAT| Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn?
This property features a heated pool, as well as a private pool and a jetted bath.
What makes PRIVATE RETREAT| Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn a romantic place to stay?
1 hot tub, private pools, and Jetted bath all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at PRIVATE RETREAT| Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn.
Is PRIVATE RETREAT| Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a water park and laundry facilities, as well as children's dinnerware and travel cots, it's no surprise that PRIVATE RETREAT| Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a private hot tub at PRIVATE RETREAT| Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn?
Yep, there is a hot tub.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at PRIVATE RETREAT| Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn?
No, PRIVATE RETREAT| Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at PRIVATE RETREAT| Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
PRIVATE RETREAT| Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn Reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Cameron L.
20 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and property for a large group, excellent communication with host. Would highly recommend for anyone coming to Austin!
Cameron L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bob M.
31 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Space in a Great City
We rented this wonderful property to celebrate a special birthday. The house is beautiful, well appointed, and very comfortable. The outdoor space -- pool, games, furniture -- is resort-like. We loved the feeling of being in our own world while having markets, restaurants, and the vibrancy of Austin so close at hand. We'd be delighted to return!
Bob M.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Keegan S.
29 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property for a getaway!
We had an amazing stay! The property is beautiful. The photos didn't do the place justice. The location is perfect for a larger group and it's in a very nice location offering peace and privacy but close enough to Austin to head into the city.The property was clean, well furnished with all the amenities you need, and well taken care of. Tracey was very helpful from booking to check-in and check-out with helpful information and guides for Austin as well as very responsive for our needs throughout our stay.I would definitely come back to stay here and highly recommend staying here!
Keegan S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Barbara H.
5 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Austin Wedding
The house was spectacular!! Clean, neat and plenty of amenities. We stayed here with several families for my nieces wedding. It was extremely spacious for all of us. Great location! Only 5 minutes from the wedding venue and about 25 minutes to downtown. Plenty to do.
Most of the bedrooms were spacious. There is really only 5 bedrooms not 6. They listed a bedroom which was connected to the house but had a separate door. You had to go outside to enter the room. The room was very small with just a queen bed and a rack for your clothing with no access to a bathroom unless you entered the house. This was the only down side to the house.
We made a lot of memories. Great place!! I highly recommend it! You will love it.
Barbara H.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ben M.
4 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
This place is perfect for big groups. We had an amazing time.
thank you
Ben M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth B.
6 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
30th Birthday
We stayed at the house with 15 of our friends for a 30th birthday celebration. The house had everything we needed to entertain, and it was also clean and well kept. We loved how spacious the house felt and that there was plenty of room for everyone. The rental group was quick to respond and easy to work with. We would love to come back for another friends trip next summer!
Elizabeth B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robert F.
20 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Very nice property for large groups. Host was easy to work with.
Robert F.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stephen A.
3 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Place!
We loved this property. It had everything we could have wanted and had a very well-stocked kitchen. We will stay here again!
Stephen A.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
john h.
8 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
amazing house
this was an amazingly spacious and beautiful property that was able to adequately house 17 adults. the pool was fantastic and the inside of the house was clean and incredibly nice. the house was a little far away from downtown but it was not too bad. ubers and cabs were easily accessible.
john h.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Eric V.
25 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a bachelor party!
Great house with an awesome outside area. East to get into downtown Austin! If you have a Bach party here is perfect!
Eric V.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Maria T.
22 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly What We Needed
Had a big group of friends looking for a property near Austin where we could all stay together. This was the perfect house for that - amazing use of space plenty of really comfortable beds and beautiful finishings. Would absolutely recommend. A little far from downtown Austin but not too inconvenient. Host was very accommodating and we had everything we needed at the house to make it a great stay.
Maria T.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
David K.
7 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for weekend
Sleeps 20 comfortably, pool and common areas are great. Overall house was in good shape, only downside is 25 min or so from downtown Austin.
David K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Adam M.
27 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Better Than Expected - Perfect Texas Getaway
Better Than Expected - Perfect Texas Getaway
Adam M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Matt H.
8 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
No better spot in Austin for a large group!
Tristin and her team were phenomenal hosts! She was there to welcome us when we arrived on the property and explained that the main fridge was having a slight mechanical issue. We had a group on 16 and it was not an inconvenience at all! Plenty of additional fridge space, coolers were provided and she even covered the cost of our first night's dinner as a consolation.
The property is beautiful, and the house is exceptionally clean and spacious with a great pool/grilling area. It's about a 25-minute drive to downtown, but we didn't run into any issues booking Lyfts at the property.
Overall, would highly recommend this location and I'm sure we'll be back soon!
Matt H.
10/10 Excellent
Tamra B.
27 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
The property is fantastic. Escaping the PNW weather and this place had everything. Every room and bathroom was amazing. Amazing quality and amenities were perfect. We had 4 families and plenty of room and the pool, fire pit and fire place was great. They even had outside games set up for us. With so many people we used the pool a lot. Requested someone to look at it bc of its use and they sent some immediately. It’s off the beaten path but close to wineries and reasonable distance to downtown Austin and the SoCo district. If we ever go to Austin again it could be our spot.
Tamra B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Neel P.
21 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to hangout with Friends and family
Good, quiet area. Amazing pool and common area to hangout with a large group of people.
Neel P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Michon C., Wilson, Wy
15 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
A fabulous place in a great location!
As a designer/stylist, I appreciate well-appointed and nicely decorated accommodations, and West Oak Hill fits both perfectly! The home feels like a home away from home, and the property and pool are lovely. The location is ideal...you are away from the hustle and bustle yet have access to conveniences in a matter of minutes. Private property that feels secluded, yet only 20-25 min to downtown Austin. We enjoyed our stay and would return, and there are not many places that I could say that I would want to return. As a native Texan who now lives in Wyoming, I'm always looking for places to come back home to and West Oak Hill would be a nice one to return to soon!
Michon C.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lukas M.
31 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing in all respects
I can't say enough about how nice this property was. Plenty of space indoors and outdoors, and everything seemed brand new and high-end. Communication was also fantastic with management - overall would recommend to anyone interested in a perfect Austin getaway.
Lukas M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
marie a.
11 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely returning
Had an amazing stay with the house stocked and the pool and hot tub amazing. Super close to downtown and restaurants. Plenty of space and great pillows on the bed. Felt like sleeping on a cloud!
marie a.
10/10 Excellent
mary l.
11 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Solo Trip
Needed to focus and work with lots of space. Used this house to quarantine due to covid. The house was spotless and I had no worry in the world about the house being infected. I needed to quarantine before seeing family and tracey took my concerns like her own. She was attentive and such a ball of energy as a host! Even dropped off a bottle of wine on the doorstep!
mary l.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
Christen Y.
11 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
couples retreat
Had a great couples retreat with six couples and everyone had their own area, but there was great community space that everyone got together. We cooked (the kitchen is amazing) and relaxed.
Christen Y.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
jeremy r.
11 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great time
Thanks for the great time. We enjoyed the house, great hospitality
jeremy r.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
carrie a.
29 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
2nd stay!
We have used Tracys properties before and loved them. Stepping Rock is our favorite. Its peaceful, spacious, and immaculate. The kids love it and the house is fully stocked with everything we needed. Definitely will be using again!
carrie a.
10/10 Excellent
bradley o.
15 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
FUN TRIP
Had a great time, enjoyed the home. Used every inch of it. CLlose to downtown and great quality!
bradley o.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
BREANNA J.
30 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
2 property we have rented!
We love all of Tracys homes, and have really used them as a way to quarantine, but continue life. We spent the weekend with friends, celebrated , and enjoyed the spacious, clean home. All of our questions were answered immediately!