Welcome to The Upper Story-Austin, Texas

Explore East Austin at The Upper Story

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Welcome to The Upper Story located in the Holly Neighborhood, a few blocks from E 6th St or Downtown East Austin. 

The Upper Story provides access to the beautiful Holly Neighborhood for morning walks, including a short walk to Butler Trail and Lady Bird Lake as well as coffee shops, restaurants, bars, art galleries and more.

The house is a duplex, but you will have the UPPER STORY to yourself.  The side yard offers privacy and is an oasis with a large outdoor dining table and fire pit. We always offer a front deck with your own personal bar seats overlooking E Cesar Chavez offering great people watching.

The specifics: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Each bedroom has designated vanities. Fully equipped kitchen with Miele appliances. Stylish living room with flat screen television as well as flat screens in each bedroom. Gated yard with fire pit, outdoor dining table and front deck for great people watching.

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More than just a place to sleep

With our location in the heart of East Austin, we want to be a hub for the local community as well as visitors. We welcom creators, photographers, events, experience creators and beyond to utilize our space.

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Find out more here or email theupperstoryatx@gmail.com for inquiries

Brand Activations

With capacity up to 75 people outdoors with a front patio/bar overlooking the street and entertainment area as well as a large side yard and outdoor dining area. Our space can accommodate a variety of set ups including speaker events, pop up restaurants and other food and dining experiences.

Editorial

Our space is intentionally designed with bright colors, fun wallpapers and unique quirks making it the perfect backdrop for brand and lifestyle photo shoots.

Content Creation

Let’s make “At The Upper Story” a thing, want to record a live music performance or podcast in the living room? Cooking segment? Showcase yourself or product? The space is open for business.

Pop Up Shop

We are located in the heart of East Austin. The house faces Lynn Street which is a main pedestrian throughfare for the Holly neighborhood in accessing the local businesses on E Cesar Chavez and E 6th St. Set up a pop up storefron facing the street for walk up traffic or utilize the kitchen and grill and bring your dining experience to the neighborhood.

Friends and Co-Workers

We can easily host 50 people outdoors with a front patio/bar overlooking the street and entertainment area as well as a large side yard and outdoor dining area. Our space can accommodate a variety of set ups including speaker events, pop up restaurants and other food and dining experiences.

Small Gatherings

With a full kitchen, firepit, outdoor grill, garden area with 10 person outdoor dining table and front deck, The Upper Story is the place to host your celebratory brunch, dinner and drinks. 

Experiences

Whether as part of your stay or for stand alone activities. We have a network of chef’s, class activities, fitness and self care professionals that can be offered for custom experience for you and your friends.

The Neighborhood

Want to learn more about other Neighborhoods in Austin? Check out our Neighborhood profiles here

Explore East Austin

Welcome to East Austin, more specifically the Holly Neighborhood. Take a walk through the neighborhood as the houses, trees and close proximity to a beautiful park and the water truly make it special.

Let’s break it down a bit: E Cesar Chavez and E 6th St (Sixth street is a complex subject so let’s break it down: Lamar to Congress is West 6th, Congress to 35 is Dirty 6th and 35 to Chicon is E 6th) are the main attractions in regard to restaurants and bars with some further destinations like Webberville, Rosewood, E 12th St and Manor nearby.

We have put together a map of the city broken down by the activity or vibe you are looking for, both for the city as a whole link and just the East Side.

Its all very easy while you stay at the best AirBnB vacation rental in East Austin!

Top 10 List for your visit to Austin, Texas

Experience East Austin while staying at The Upper Story AirBnB Vacation Rental

 

  1. Happy Hour at Lichas
  2. Visit Something Cool Studios
  3. Thursday night social bike ride
  4. Two step at White Horse
  5. Pool pass at East Austin Hotel
  6. Dance at the Volstead
  7. Have a beer at Zilker Brewing Company
  8. Catch a show at The Scoot Inn
  9. Grab food at East Side Kings and a drink at The Liberty
  10. Brunch at Sawyer and Co
Street view from near the best airbnb vacation rental in East Austin, Texas

About the Space

Why is this the best airbnb vacation rental in East Austin?

In  a city like Austin, you may want to stay up late and wake up early so you need that place to recharge and take an occasional nap. The Upper Story is the perfect headquarters with its colorful design and modern yet comfortable furnishings and amenities. Get a good night’s sleep in our hotel quality Brooklinen sheets, get ready for the day or a night out with televisions in every room equipped with all of your streaming services, cable on demand and Spotify subscription.

Don’t forget the very functional and beautiful outdoor spaces such as a street facing deck with room to eat, work or do a workout as well as the side yard equipped with a grill and places to have a cup of coffee or drink with your housemates. We hope you enjoy the best vacation airbnb rental in East Austin.

Learn more

Our Guide to the City

Everything you need to Experience Austin

Daily Do

Itineraries for whatever type trip you are having: Girls trip, Guys Trip, Couples Trip and everything in between

Its not a best of list… its an everything list by category, drinks, food trucks, dinner, shopping and beyond

Experience the city one neighborhood at a time. Eavh area has its own unique personality and vibe, find your match with our neighborhood profiles

With more than 300 days of sunshine in Austin, there are plenty of options to enjoy the outdoors. Great parks, chances to get on the water, biking and swimming.

Embed Yourself in East Austin

This newly renovated bungalow is located in East Austin neighborhood

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