Looking for short term housing SW Austin (Happy: extended stay, 2009)

[liveinHonolulu]

I've been monitoring this Austin Forum for almost a year and it has helped me plan my move to Austin. I have just landed, immediately went into escrow on a home and in need of temporary housing in SW Austin or near by.

Requirements:
- Start date - about July 15-18th
- End-date - 1st or 2nd week of August
- Furnished or unfurnished
- Minimum (large) 2bdrm or 3bdrm - condo/townhome/home
- I have a family of four with two daughters (10 & 13) and a mature golden retriever.

Please contact me with any potentials.

Thank you in advance. Henry

[CptnRn]

Welcome to Austin, I do wish you all the best here. The SW area is a pretty popular location for all the people moving here. I own a home there as well as a rental house, but it is not available. And honestly even if it were, I'd be looking for more of a long term tenant.

I know there is an Extended Stay hotel close by, so I looked into it for you. They have studio units with kitchens that will sleep 4. They want $55/night. That is pretty pricey when you compare it to a monthly lease but not so bad considering its furnished and you want a short term commitment. Edit, it looks like they do allow pets:

Pet Policy
Extended Stay Hotels wants to ensure the most pleasant stay possible and we understand that when the family is going on vacation or being relocated, you don’t want to leave family members behind. This is why Extended Stay Hotels has a pet policy so that all your loved ones can be included.

One pet is allowed in each guest room and when you bring a pet, there will be a non-refundable cleaning fee charged upon check-in on the first night. This charge will be $25 dollars for each night of your stay but will not exceed $150. Weight, size and breed restrictions may apply. Please contact the hotel directly with inquiries. Please Note: “Signature” rooms do not currently accommodate pets, with the exception of handicap accessible rooms. Please contact the Extended Stay hotel directly to learn more about the pet friendly program and to secure a full copy of the pet policy.
Enjoy your next stay at an Extended Stay Hotel, knowing that we will welcome your four-legged guest.

Extended stayamerica‎
5100 W US 290 SVC Rd
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 892-4272

Extended StayAmerica Austin - Southwest. Our hotel is designed especially for longer stays with studios featuring fully-equipped kitchens and plenty of work space… amenities you won't find in a typical hotel room

Extended StayAmerica Hotels - Extended Stay and Corporate Housing

Pet Kennels:

Austin Dog Boarding, Kennel & Dog Training Texas - Dog Day Care: Specials
Happy Mailman Dog Daycare‎
5 stars with 19 reviews on google
8850 Highway 290 W
Austin, TX 78736-7805
(512) 301-2359

Highmark Kennel in Austin, TX
Highmark Kennel‎
10210 Circle Dr
Austin, TX 78736-2719
(512) 288-0515

County Line Kennels‎
9433 Zyle Rd
Austin, TX 78737-3428
(512) 288-0500

More found on a google search for "kennel 78749" the zip code.

kennel 78749 - Google Search

[atxcio]

You might also try VRBO for fully furnished short-term home rentals:

VRBO® is Vacation Rentals By Owner

You can't easily sort by area, but you might find exactly what you are looking for. Lots of "pet-friendly" properties.

[liveinHonolulu]

Thank you for your recommendations and will check into these places along with dog boarding.
Aloha, Henry

[iceshots]

Look up Corporate Housing on the web. There are a number of companies in Austin that offer short term housing but at a premium cost. I think our 2 bedroom apartment was costing the company about $3,000 a month. These would be fully furninshed apartments or houses with dishes, utensils etc thrown in.

Marriott also has some extended stay properties (other than Residence Inn) that you can look into as well. Not sure if they take pets.