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The Bloomhouse by Lodgewell >> Fairy Tale Escape

The Bloomhouse by Lodgewell >> Fairy Tale Escape

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Overview of The Bloomhouse by Lodgewell >> Fairy Tale Escape

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Austin, TX
  • Popular LocationLake Austin5 min drive
  • Popular LocationZilker Park10 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Texas at Austin15 min drive
  • AirportAustin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bathroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Bloomhouse by Lodgewell >> Fairy Tale Escape

One-of-a-kind-of-unbelievable.
West Austin | Fairy Tale Escape | Nightly Rental | 1100 Sq. Ft. | Sleeps 4

Ever stay in a giant seashell unicorn? No, you haven't, but now you can cross it off your bucket list. This magical work of art is part Willy Wonka, part Big Lebowski, and totally unlike anywhere else. Do it for the 'gram, but also for your soul.

Come take a vacation from the real world of right angles and ticky tacky boxes. Situated on a secluded lot and wonderfully restored, The Bloomhouse is a celebration of all things magical and mystical.

How the heck did this magnificent beast come to be? Like all the best things in Austin, it started with some hippies and a dream. See, back in the 70s, while Wooderson was wasting all his time away, two UT architecture students decided to build an escape from society that would become a monument to man and nature. Their goal was a home that would not only protect you from the elements but allow you to live in harmony with the environment. They wanted this quixotic vision to provide a place of peace and isolation, a place so far removed that for many years there was no physical address.

Then the hippie dream disappeared into the 1980's Austin real estate boom, and there in the hills, the Bloomhouse waited. It would need just the right person who could see the home's potential to bring this work of art back from the brink. And then the home's fortunes shifted on a chance event. In 2017, Dave Claunch saw a real estate ad fall out of an Austin Business Journal for the Bloomhouse – a local legend he had learned about during his time as mayor. Claunch knew he had to save and preserve this one-of-a-kind place. Since buying the home, Claunch has spent over a year meticulously restoring the home with period-specific details to take it back to its original form.

When you drive away from the shores of Lake Austin through West Lake Hills on your way to the Bloomhouse, you don't know exactly where you're headed, but you know it's up. Up, up, up, and up the high road (Bloomhouse is literally located off of High Road). With unbelievable views of downtown Austin receding in your rearview, you find the side street where the house awaits in a wooded valley. Traveling along the road, you see her—the fantastical beast in the clearing—and you laugh out loud at the ridiculousness, the joy, the sheer courage of a house built to bend the rules of what's possible. Is it a white wolf in the clearing? A merengue sculpture? A mirage? You appear to have entered another planet's architectural heritage, and you've arrived exactly where you're supposed to be.

When you stay at the Bloomhouse, you are entering a place where magic can and will happen. Without one straight line or corner in the entire structure*, your thoughts are free of the constraints that our angular world creates. At the Bloomhouse, you leave behind the confines of modernity and the rules of logic, to live only in whimsy. We are alive in a fairytale of our own making. Let the story begin.

*Ok ok, the sliding back doors are technically rectangles, but you catch our drift. ;-)

The Bloomhouse cannot accommodate children under the age of 5.

Property manager

Lodgewell
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Austin

This holiday home is located in Westlake Highlands, a neighbourhood in Austin, and is in a rural area. Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake. Austin Nature and Science Center and W Austin Wet Deck are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Lake Austin - 5 min drive
  • Zilker Park - 10 min drive
  • Barton Springs Pool - 13 min drive
  • Sixth Street - 14 min drive
  • University of Texas at Austin - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Zilker Zephyr Station - 13 min drive
  • Austin Station - 14 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hula Hut - 9 min drive
  • Chick-Fil-A - 12 min drive
  • Ski Shores Waterfront Cafe - 23 min drive
  • P. Terry's Burger Stand #6 - 12 min drive
  • Tuscany 360 Cafe & Market - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bloomhouse by Lodgewell >> Fairy Tale Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bloomhouse by Lodgewell >> Fairy Tale Escape?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bloomhouse by Lodgewell >> Fairy Tale Escape?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bloomhouse by Lodgewell >> Fairy Tale Escape located?

Located in Westlake Highlands, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Lake Austin and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lady Bird Lake and Zilker Park. Lions Municipal Golf Course and Colorado River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantasy house living
The Bloomhouse is the most fun and interesting home I’ve ever visited. We admired the builders creativity. If there is one down side to the Bloomhouse it is the multi levels and long winding walk down to the house with luggage, etc. very steep. But once you open the door it removes that memory and you enter fantasy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing weekend away in a convenient location
We loved staying here! It was one of the most unique properties I've ever seen. The house was clean, welcoming, peaceful and in a gorgeous area. Every nook and cranny of this 1200-square-foot property is very well thought out and no space is wasted. The sound system hooked up was much appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique!
Renting this property is about investing in a unique experience and that it is. Probably not the best choice for a larger Austin trip, but great to cocoon in and right or read or cuddle. I’d write a book or a song there happily.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beauty & Whimsy
This is a beautiful whimsical space that is fun to explore. The fog in the morning on the hillside is beautiful to wake up to. Everything you need is provided in this one of a kind space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Serretta C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a Incredible Gem of a Destination!!!
The Bloomhouse is nothing less than Spectacular!!!! We will DEFINITELY be returning! XoXxoo
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lodgewell

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PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED: By Chereen Fisher and her Lodgewell team with over 10 years of experience in the Austin Vacation Rental Home market. Chereen Fisher is a founding member of the Austin Rental Alliance and owned a local event management and catering company for over a decade. Lodgewell will accommodate your travel needs in a professional and courteous manner to enhance your Austin experience. We have a 24-hour email return policy, 5 staff members on call to assist you, online booking, a welcome packet, flexible check-in hours, and professional cleaning.

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