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Brava House Bed And Breakfast

1108 Blanco Street, Austin, TX 78703 (Formerly Southard House)
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Brava House Bed And Breakfast
Ranked #7 of 40 Austin B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 184 Reviews
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Olney, Maryland
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Brava House exceeded my expectations. We stayed in the Casablanca room and it was charming, comfortable, great window with blooming foliage outside it. Breakfast was great - more creative than the usual B&B in my experience. We stayed two days with no quiche! hooray! I really liked staying in the neighborhood as opposed to a downtown hotel. Walking through the... More

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Medford, MA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

My wife and I stayed at Brava House for 4 nights in May of 2012. We stayed in the Fitzgerald Suite. The house is lovely, with lots of historic character. Our room was really nice, and having the suite gave us some space and made it feel like a home away from home; this is incomparably better than any hotel... More

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San Francisco, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

We arrived late at night, from San Francisco, to find this completely charming and comfortable room, complete with a rose on the bed, and a plate of fruit and cheese - need I say, the perfect introduction to Brava House. My partner loved the breakfast, complete with home made grits, a real treat! While I indulged my skills at sleeping... More

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Winston-Salem, NC
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

This first time Austin visitor found this beautiful street and property to be just perfect in location, warm welcome from the owners, and comfort and beauty of the house and property. I can't imagine a more convenient location if your activities take you downtown, or anywhere within the urban core. Many shops, restaurants, galleries, music venues (and Whole Food's flagship... More

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atlanta
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

We stayed at Bravahouse two years ago, couldn't wait to return. We stayed in the Garbo suite and it was fabulous, large living room, fireplaces in both the bedroom and living room. Robin had a homemade breakfast, great quiche, garlic cheese grits and a homemade lemon poppyseed pound cake. After breakfast it was a short stroll into the downtown area... More

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Miami, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012

Here you are in a quiet Austin residential neighborhood in a wonderfully restored Victorian residence. A place of peace and tranquility. But a few steps away and around the corner you're at the center of the Live Music Capital of the world - Austin's Sixth Street. But you would never know it as the house and garden courtyard are a... More

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Justin, Texas
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012

A bed and breakfast experience in historic architecture is often compromised by, well, historic architecture and reconstruction that stresses style over substance. Many such facilities focus on the bait and hook and not the fact that you will actually have to live in the space for at least a while. Not so at Brava House. The historic charm is there,... More

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toronto
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2012

This beautiful 19th century home is in a convenient neighbourhood - walk down to 6th street or just stroll around and admire the gorgeous older homes. We stayed in the Garbo room which had it's own living room - access to a comfy porch and even sitting out back on the patio. We like staying in more personal spaces and... More

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Cleveland Heights, Ohio
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2012

I've stayed here three times and each was great. The house is beautifully maintained and each room is unique. I've stayed in a different one each time. All were great but the Garbo was my favorite. Rooms are perfectly clean and very comfortable allowing for a good night sleep. Location is good too. You can walk down to sixth street... More

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Kyle, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

We have stayed here so many times you would think we lived there! We love the Monroe room but all are fabulous! After reading all the reviews, it sounds like some people just cant be satisfied. too bad. i love it here. :) More

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1108 Blanco Street, Austin, TX 78703 (Formerly Southard House)
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