Lafayette House

3300 Lafayette
Austin Texas 78722
USA

Cellular: +1-713-302-7443

General Information

Located in an older neighborhood just north of downtown, the Lafayette cottage is convenient to the State Capitol, UT, Convention Center, and all the activity on 6th Street. The cottage is an efficiency, furnished with everything you'll need for a short visit or longer stay. The kitchenette has a microwave, toaster, coffeemaker, and small fridge. Gourmet coffee and tea provided. Continental breakfast. The bathroom has a large shower and is furnished with shampoo, conditioner, fluffy towels and hair dryer. Queen bed, luxurious linens. Cable TV, DVD player, internet. Off-street free parking.


Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Cottage
  • There is one guest accommodation (with a private bath)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 90.00 and $ 150.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 110.00 and $ 165.00

Meals

  • A Continental Plus breakfast is included with room rate
  • Breakfast is served from: in room on arrival
  • Breakfast is served in the In room

Policies

  • Minimum stay required (Certain weekends such as UT Home Games, Graduation, SXSW)
  • Smoking is allowed outside only
  • We cannot accommodate guest pets
  • Accommodations are not suitable for children
  • No childcare is provided
  • Consumption of alcohol is permitted
  • Deposit amount required (Refundable deposit required for stays of 30 days or more.)
  • Check in time is 12 pm and Check out time is 12 pm
  • Cancellations:
    Full payment is due at time of booking. Cancellations may be made up to 14 days in advance for full refund; otherwise, unless cottage can be rebooked, no refund is returned.
Discounts available:
 50%Longer staysMinimum stay: 30 days

Property Features

Property Noted For
  • ACL Music Festival
  • Professors
  • Relocating to Austin
  • SXSW Music Festival
  • UT Parents
  • Business travel
  • Economical rates
  • Gay / Lesbian Travel
  • Honeymoons
  • Peaceful getaway
  • Romantic escape
Establishment Type
  • Guest Cottage

Property Details

  • Architectural style is Cottage
  • Opened for business in 2007
  • Restored / Remodeled in 2006
  • Parking available (off street parking)

Location

  • Location is best described as: Convention Center, Music Center, Near Busline, University of Texas, City, Downtown, Suburban
  • Nearest major city: Austin, TX
  • Directions to property:
    From Dallas, or Houston coming in on Hwy 290, take I35 South, exit 32nd Street, make U-Turn to the left under freeway, take right on 32nd to Lafayette, left on Lafayette to Edgewood. From San Antonio, or Hosuton coming in on Hwy 71, take I35 North, follow lower level I35 in Austin to 32nd Street, take right on 32nd, left on Lafayette to Edgewood.
  • Nearest major airport: AUS 10 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    North on I35, take lower level when you pass 6th Street exit. Exit 32nd Street, take right at 32nd to Lafayette. Left on Lafayette to Edgewood. House is on corner of Lafayette and Edgewood. Parking in driveway on Edgewood.

Innkeepers

  • Innkeeper(s): Julie Shepherd, Maury Shepherd
    Maury and Julie live in Houston but have a son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter on Lafayette Street, and they bought this quiet and cozy private getaway to have a place to stay when they visit their kids, and to make available for those folks traveling for business or vacation, when they are not in residence.
  • The innkeepers speak: English

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Bob Bullock State Museum, 6th Street Music, South Congress, University of Texas, Bat Watching, Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Winery


Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Mountain Bike trails, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming