The Emma Penthouse | 29. Stock, Aussicht, Pool | 1 Block zu Rainey St | AvantStay

Twenty-nine floors up, this two-bedroom condo trades street-level bustle for floor-to-ceiling skyline views—bright, open, and thoughtfully laid out, with contemporary furnishings throughout. The kitchen includes a cozy German-style breakfast nook for slow mornings, and on certain holidays the panoramic windows frame fireworks over downtown. It's a calm perch high above one of Austin's most energetic neighborhoods, built for travelers who want to be close to everything without living in the middle of the noise.

Sits inside a 33-story tower in the Rainey Street District, designed around amenities that make a stay genuinely easier—all available to guests. The headliner is up top: a 33rd-floor rooftop pool with some of the best skyline views in Austin, the highest pool on Rainey Street and the first thing most guests mention (claim a lounger early on warm afternoons—it fills up fast). Closer to the ground there's a clean, well-stocked fitness center, a yoga room, private Peloton studios, a co-working lounge for work-trip mornings, and a lobby coffee bar that regulars miss the moment they head home. A 24-hour front desk keeps the whole building running like a hotel, and there's an on-site dog park for longer stays with a four-legged companion.

The Room
The Emma Penthouse is a two-bedroom suite made for couples, friends, or work trips that need a little more room. The primary suite holds a king bed with a smart TV, an ensuite bath, and private balcony access for taking in the skyline, while the second bedroom has a full bed with a shared bath nearby. The kitchen is set up for morning coffee and the occasional home-cooked meal—a comfortable, well-considered home base for an Austin stay.

Step outside, and Rainey Street's bungalow-lined patios and food trucks are a five-minute walk. The Lady Bird Lake hike-and-bike trail sits right at the doorstep for morning runs and lakeside laps, and Congress Avenue Bridge—famous for its sunset bat flights—is an easy stroll along the water. East Austin's restaurants, Sixth Street, Congress Avenue, and the Convention Center are all a quick walk or short ride, which makes The Emma Penthouse a sharp base for SXSW, F1, or ACL: close enough to the action, far enough to actually sleep. Central, but never chaotic—exactly the Austin you came for.

AvantStay provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips!

There are so many reasons to love Austin and its incredible barbecue is just one. The live music capital of the world, Austin has a thriving art scene and a party culture to match. Its crown jewel, Lake Travis, is lined with lively bars, restaurants, golf, and parks. Spend your days on the lake's crystal clear waters, bar hopping on Sixth Street, and shopping down South Congress Ave. Locals and visitors love to “keep Austin weird,” which is reason enough to travel to this quirky city.

Local Attractions: Zilker Park, Franklin’s BBQ, South Congress Street, Quack’s 43rd Street Bakery, Texas Capitol, Lake Travis, Austin Beerworks, Rainey Street, North Austin Medical Center, True Food

Home Truths:
- Please note that our occupancy includes one additional guest beyond the standard bed count. A foldable mattress is provided in the closet for their use.
- This home allows pets for a fee. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval, there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- Pack-n-play and high chair available upon request.

Parking Details:
- Valet parking is available for $40 per night. Paid street parking is also available nearby.

This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 28 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.