Travis Heights, known by locals as Austin's urban forest, is located just south of Downtown and just north of the 40 acre Blunn Creek Nature Preserve. The neighborhood encourages walking and cycling with trail access and bike lanes to more than 20 miles of bustling central Austin. Guest can walk down our private alley to Big Stacy Pool. The Pool is open year round (heated in winter), offers free-admission and is complete with swimming lanes and a deep end suitable for diving. Big Stacy Park is located a few steps from our home and guests can jog, cycle, and play tennis, or simply relax in some of the natural areas in the 23 acre greenbelt along Blunn Creek. Blunn Creek Greenbelt The iconic South Congress shops and restaurants are less than 1/4 mile away. The Boardwalk portion of the Hike and Bike Trail (1/2 mi.). Visit Zilker Park (2 mi.) with Austin's jewel - Barton Springs Pool. View the bats from Congress Avenue bridge at twilight before you head downtown for nightlife (2 mi.).