East Downtown, Austin · One Bedroom, One Bath
Downtown views,
East Austin soul.
A modern one-bedroom retreat in East Downtown — Austin's cooler, more laid-back corner. Rooftop skyline views, a courtyard pool, and Lady Bird Lake's trails, all a few minutes from your door.
Welcome
Modern comfort with a little East Austin soul.
The Desert Rose is a bright, thoughtfully furnished one-bedroom apartment in East Downtown — a cute, historic pocket of Austin where old bungalows sit next to new builds, and things move a little slower than the hectic core just a few minutes away.
Soft linens, a plush velvet sofa, a full kitchen, and big windows looking out over the building's courtyard pool and the city skyline beyond. It's clean, quiet, and unmistakably Austin.
2 guests
The Space
Every room, considered
A design-forward layout that feels more boutique hotel than typical rental.
Living Room
A plush velvet sofa, warm brass lighting, and a private balcony door.
Kitchen
Fully equipped with stainless appliances, counter seating, and coffee for the morning.
Bathroom
A spacious double vanity with fresh towels and everyday essentials.
Bedroom
A cloud-like king bed, blackout shades, and skyline peeking through the window.
Building Amenities
More than a place to sleep
The building brings the resort feel; East Austin brings the rest.
Courtyard Pool
A resort-style pool in the courtyard below, with loungers and views right up to your balcony.
Rooftop Deck
Open-air views over downtown Austin's skyline — just the deck and the view, no pool up top.
Modern Fitness Studio
A fully equipped gym on-site, no membership or drive required.
Grills & Outdoor Lounge
Barbecue grills and shared outdoor seating for evenings in.
Right Outside Your Door
Cute, historic, and six minutes from downtown
The Desert Rose is in East Downtown — a trendier, more laid-back pocket of Austin, with a charming mix of historic bungalows and new builds. You get all the fun of downtown without sitting in the middle of the hectic part of it.
- East DowntownA walkable, historic-meets-new neighborhood full of character, just outside the busiest part of downtown.
- Whole FoodsJust down the road for groceries, coffee, or a quick bite.
- Town Lake TrailLady Bird Lake's hike-and-bike trails and green space, close by for a run or a slow morning.
- Downtown CoreAbout a six-minute Uber to 6th Street, Rainey Street, and the Capitol.
A few of our local favorites
Drinks & Patios
- Cosmic Saltillo Our pick
- Lustre Pearl East
- The Liberty
- Yellow Jacket Social Club
- Whisler's
- The White Horse
- Nickel City
Live Music
- Hotel Vegas
- Historic Scoot Inn
- The White Horse
- Sahara Lounge
- Kenny Dorham's Backyard
Great Eats
- Suerte
- Hillside Farmacy
- Birdie's
- Granny's Tacos
- Joe's Bakery & Coffee Shop
- Buenos Aires Café
Guest Reviews
57 five-star stays, and counting
“If you are looking for somewhere to stay in Austin - look no further! This is it. The apartment is STUNNING. The bed is soooo comfortable, and the shower is fantastic. Anything you may need, Juliana has thought of and provided for you. There is ample space in the apartment and the gym & pool facilities are great! The location is perfect, there is an amazing coffee shop right across the road and all of the locals in the building are so welcoming. I honestly couldn't say better things about this place and Juliana as a guest. I highly recommend you stay here!!”
“Genuinely the BEST airbnb I have stayed at!! Great host, very caring and supplied any just in case amenities you could think of. Gorgeously styled and amazingly priced!”
“Do you remember the days of Airbnb when you stayed at a real person's home and they were truly interested in you having a nice time in their area? Maybe you've never experienced that on Airbnb, maybe you've only stayed at Airbnbs where the owner doesn't care or it's run by an impersonal management company. Well today is your lucky day. Juliana is the host we have all been missing. Great place, great location, and lots of sweet little touches that shows she really cares. We will be back.”
“Thank you for sharing your home with me! Juliana's home was comfortable, welcoming, and had everything I needed for my getaway weekend. Juliana is incredibly kind and communicative. Such a gem of a host and home! Will return next time I am in Austin.”
“This place was perfect, spotlessly clean and exactly as described, with everything you could need. Juliana was a really responsive host and super helpful. We walked into downtown most nights and walking distance to S.Congress bridge to see the bats, biking and walking trails and East Austin. If you don't want to walk, an uber is less than $10 to downtown. The pool area is lovely and an added bonus to chill off in the Austin heat. Thanks for a great stay!”
“We had such a wonderful stay! The apartment was super clean, the bed was incredibly comfortable, and it truly had everything stocked for those “oh no, I forgot this!” moments — lifesaver! The location was perfect for us. My daughter has already requested that we stay here again on our next trip to Austin, and honestly, I agree. This place was perfect for us. Highly recommend! Thank you!!”
“The apartment was not only wonderful but Juliana being the host made it even better. She is so thoughtful and clearly loves her guests. All the drawers are stocked with things you would have at home. I actually wanted to measure this cute piece of furniture so I could get it for my own home and lo and behold, she had a measuring tape in the kitchen cabinet. I also needed ibruprofen and face cleanser and she had them :) this was one of the most homey airbnb we stayed at. Thank you Juliana for making our stay so comfortable. Would definitely come back!”
“From booking to check out, Juliana and the space exceeded expectations. Communication and instructions were precise, the space was clean, comfortable, and had everything we could have needed and then some. The location was fantastic, right by downtown but a block from the river and some great walking areas. We absolutely enjoyed our time there and plan to stay at Juliana's again soon!”
“Loved this place! Juliana truly made sure that it has that “at home” feeling, which made it easy to relax right away. The location right in downtown Austin made it easy to get around by walking or on scooters, and having a fantastic coffee shop just steps away was such a bonus—we found ourselves going there every morning. Overall, this place exceeded our expectations. Would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it for those looking for a home away from home.”
“Juliana's place was absolutely perfect for our trip. Kitchen was well stocked, super clean and overall a fantastic spot. I was a little nervous about finding parking but that was really easy and had no issue what's so ever. I wish we had more time to enjoy the pool. I would definitely recommend anyone coming to Austin to stay at Juliana's place and would love to stay there again. Thanks for a great stay!”
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