Frank Lloyd Wright overnight rental - The Elam House | House in Austin

10.0 (190 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  5 Guests
Austin House | Frank Lloyd Wright overnight rental - The Elam House

1 Bedroom House in Austin

Ever wonder what it would be like to stay overnight and tour one of the largest Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian Homes? Now, you can find out! Experience the wonder and fascination of Frank Lloyd Wright in this beautiful home which features 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 3 floor to ceiling fireplaces, two living rooms with soaring ceilings, cantilevered balcony, terrazzo and slate flooring, slate patio outside the guest entrance, over 100 windows, over 100 light fixtures all set in the ceiling, rare white cypress wood, massive limestone piers and stonework comparable to that of Taliesin East, the home of Frank Lloyd Wright.
The 820 square foot Guest House suite has one bedroom and sleeps two comfortably. The guest bedroom has a queen sized bed, in-suite bath room including separate shower and bath tub and walk-in closet. The guest quarters also include a living room and kitchen. The living room has a private entrance, dining area and Smart TV. Free Wi-Fi access is available. The kitchen includes microwave, toaster, dishwasher, refrigerator, coffee maker, pots, pans, china and flatware. There is also a futon and/or an air mattress available which can be set up in the guest bedroom or the living room for 3 additional guests. Please know that we are not renting out a second bedroom at this time. Enjoy relaxing in the privacy and quiet of the Elam House guest quarters.
Videos and magazines on the life of Frank Lloyd Wright and his designs will be available for our guest perusal. Surf the Internet while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee near the fireplace. Play a board game or watch a movie on TV or from our collection of classic video or DVD movies. Some of the original plans for the Elam House are on display in the gallery for our guest's viewing pleasure. A pocket door in the middle of the 60 foot long gallery/hallway separates the guest rental area from the residence and will be closed and locked before and after the tour of the entire house to ensure the privacy of our guests.
Tours of the entire house are available only to our rental guests between the hours of 5 - 7 pm. There may be some variability on weekends, so please confirm with Peter Plunkett when your tour will take place. Guests are free to walk around the grounds of the entire lot and through the entire guest area at any time during their stay.
You might enjoy examining the Webster Electric 'Teletalk' intercom system that is hardwired throughout the entire house. There are 3 base stations, one at the head of the stairs, one in the master bedroom and one in the guest living room. All of the bedrooms and the garage have an intercom as well. Although not operational at this time, we plan to renovate the system in the future.
The house was designed only for floor heat, however, that was not acceptable to Mr. Elam who demanded that a forced air heating system be added as well. The large 'Kewanee' boilers (there are two of them) and the huge air circulation system are really something to see. The original Hammond organ installed by Elam still remains in the main living room and will be restored as well. Of course, we are sure you will be 'Wowed' by the three floor to ceiling fireplaces that are in the house. Frank Lloyd Wright always liked a good fireplace that the family could relax and unwind by. As much as possible, we are striving to restore our beautiful home to its original splendor. We hope you enjoy staying in it as much as we enjoy living in it!

Frank Lloyd Wright overnight rental - The Elam House is located in Austin. Frank Lloyd Wright overnight rental - The Elam House provides accommodation, featuring Air Conditioner, Parking, Bedding/Linens, among other amenities. This House features Air Conditioner, Parking, Bedding/Linens, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Frank Lloyd Wright overnight rental - The Elam House has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 5 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Austin has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Austin, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathtub
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
Bedroom
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Fireplace
Breakfast
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen
  • Spices
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
Activities
  • Fitness center access
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Water tubing
  • Motor boating
  • Wildlife and game walks
  • Birdwatching
  • Sledding
  • Swimming
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Snowmobiling
  • Ice skating
  • Health/beauty spa
  • Basketball
  • Skiing
  • Golfing
  • Water skiing
  • Fishing
  • Cycling
  • Hunting
  • Boating
  • Bicycling
Entertainment
  • Satellite channels
  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
General
  • English
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking on the entire premises
  • Stereo
  • Books
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • DVD player
  • Microwave
  • Dining table
  • Separate living room
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen
  • Water sports equipment
Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Fenced yard
  • Balcony

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 12:00 pm contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: children under 7 not allowed
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted;no smoking on the entire premises

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 onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Linda F.
Jun 1, 2025 09:16:34 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: I'd dreamt of staying at a FLW-designed home but never thought I would. Peter Plunkett is so kind to give his guests a tour of the main house, too. I appreciate that he is a passionate advocate for this very unusual and historical home. Everything about this property is top notch.
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