East Austin vacation rentals near Downtown & Lady Bird Lake
Holly House is a boutique 17-condo building in the Holly neighborhood of East Austin, two minutes from the famous East 6th Street strip and walking distance to Lady Bird Lake and the hike-and-bike trail. Downtown Austin and the Convention Center are about seven minutes away, and South Congress is roughly ten. Every condo books on its own, with a full kitchen, private bathroom, keyless self check-in from 4pm, and one covered parking spot — a steadier, better-value alternative to a one-off short-term rental across town.
Why guests stay on the east side
East Austin is where the city's food, music, and coffee culture actually lives. Holly House puts you two minutes from the East 6th Street restaurants, bars, breweries, and live-music venues that make the neighborhood famous, walking distance to Lady Bird Lake and the trail for morning runs or evening walks, seven minutes from Downtown Austin and the Convention Center, and about ten minutes from South Congress shopping and cafés — all without planning your day around traffic.
Eat and drink
The famous East 6th Street strip is two minutes away: an Austin icon lined with restaurants, bars, breweries, and live music. Walk over for wood-fired pizza, late-night tacos, natural wine rooms, and dive bars that have not changed in decades. Rainey Street's converted bungalows and food-truck yards are five minutes from the building for the easiest night out in the city.
Outside and on the water
Lady Bird Lake and the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail are within walking distance, so morning runs, evening walks, and lake loops do not require a car. Rent a paddleboard or kayak on the water, ride out to the Longhorn Dam, or drive fifteen minutes to Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool when it gets hot.
Downtown and South Congress
Downtown Austin — the Convention Center, ACL Live, the Moody Center, the Capitol, and the business district — is about seven minutes away. South Congress and its iconic shops, cafés, restaurants, and skyline views are roughly ten minutes out, perfect for brunch, shopping, or a night out.
Music and events
East Sixth and Red River venues are close enough to walk home from, and the Downtown Austin music clubs are a short ride away. Holly House fills quickly for SXSW, Austin City Limits, Formula 1, and UT football weekends.
Getting around
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is about fifteen minutes out, which makes early flights easy. East 6th Street is two minutes away on foot, Lady Bird Lake and the trail are walking distance, Downtown is seven minutes, and South Congress is about ten. Each condo comes with one covered parking spot, and free street parking is available nearby.
Holly neighborhood · East Austin, Texas
Condos to book in East Austin
Classic studios and lofts, deluxe studios with a private balcony, and one three-bed suite for groups of five.
Condo 211 — Loft with balcony
Sleeps 4 · East Austin
Condo 213 — Loft with balcony
Sleeps 4 · East Austin
Condo 215 — Loft with balcony
Sleeps 4 · East Austin
Condo 219 — Studio with balcony
Sleeps 4 · East Austin
Condo 210 — Three-bed loft
Sleeps 5 · East Austin
Condo 103 — Studio
Sleeps 4 · East Austin
Staying in East Austin: FAQ
Is East Austin a good area to stay in?
East Austin is one of the best bases in the city if you want restaurants, live music, and coffee within walking distance while staying a short hop from Downtown. The Holly neighborhood, where Holly House sits, is quiet residential streets that open onto the famous East 6th Street strip and the Lady Bird Lake trail.
How far is Holly House from East 6th Street?
East 6th Street — the Austin icon packed with restaurants, bars, breweries, and live music — is about two minutes away. You can walk over for dinner, catch a show, and be back at the condo in no time.
How far is Holly House from Lady Bird Lake and the trail?
Lady Bird Lake and the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail are within walking distance. The trail is perfect for morning runs, evening walks, and paddleboarding or kayaking on the water.
How far is Holly House from Rainey Street and Downtown?
Rainey Street is roughly five minutes away and Downtown Austin about seven. That puts the Austin Convention Center, the live-music clubs, the Capitol, and the business district within a quick ride or scooter trip.
How far is Holly House from South Congress?
South Congress — with its iconic shops, cafés, restaurants, and views of the Texas State Capitol — is about ten minutes away. It is an easy trip for brunch, shopping, or a night out.
Do I need a car to stay in East Austin?
Not necessarily. East 6th Street bars and restaurants, Lady Bird Lake access, and local coffee shops are walkable from Holly House, and rideshares are everywhere. If you do drive, every condo includes one covered parking spot.
What is there to do near Holly House?
East 6th Street dining and nightlife, Lady Bird Lake trails and the boardwalk, Rainey Street bar cabins, Downtown Austin music venues and the Convention Center, South Congress shopping, the Mueller farmers market, Zilker Park, and Barton Springs Pool are all close by.
When is the best time to visit Austin?
March through May and October through November have the best weather and the biggest events, including SXSW, Austin City Limits, and Formula 1 weekend. Those dates sell out early, so book a condo well ahead.