This is one of those sensational homes that no amount of adjectives can really do justice. Situated on the outskirts of Austin, the list of amenities that guests are treated to is simply mind-boggling. Not only is there a swimming pool and hot tub out in the expansive garden, but you'll also find an outdoor kitchen for grilling up family-sized feasts and a firepit to retire besides once darkness descends. The ping-pong table and garden games are sure to keep family members of all ages entertained, too. And this is before we've even got around to the interior, which belongs in the pages of a glossy magazine — we're talking palatially high ceilings, large modern artworks on stark white walls and a kitchen so sleek that you almost feel guilty using it for cooking. If you want to keep up your fitness routine during your time here, there's a Peloton bike, but don't feel guilty for hunkering down by the stylish fireplace and watching a movie, either. When it comes to seeing a little more of the locale, you can go hiking in the Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve, which lies less than ten minutes away by car, or head a quarter of an hour in the opposite direction to reach the centre of Downtown Austin and its famously weird attractions — the Museum of Weird is as good a place to start as any.

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Additional fees

• Your host can help arrange a chauffeur and limo, boat or bus rentals, a private chef, various catering and bartender packages, fridge fills and in-home massages for an additional fee

• Your host can also help arrange a variety of excursions, including wine tastings, tours and cruises, golf packages, outdoor adventures and more for an additional fee

• The swimming pool can be heated for an additional fee

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.