Samantha Shankman

Mint House Austin – South Congress

  • Where:
  • Why:Relocating to Austin
  • When:February 2022
  • Who:Just me :)

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Mint House Austin – South Congress Checked in and relaxing after a long flight. With keyless entry and a 24/7 digital concierge, I felt like I could move at my own pace while also accessing any information or help I needed

Checked in and relaxing after a long flight. With keyless entry and a 24/7 digital concierge, I felt like I could move at my own pace while also accessing any information or help I needed

Mint House Austin – South Congress There’s tons of space to work, relax, and invite friends over for dinner. Big thumbs up for the comfy couch being a pop of colour

There’s tons of space to work, relax, and invite friends over for dinner. Big thumbs up for the comfy couch being a pop of colour

Mint House Austin – South Congress I slept like a baby after a long flight. This apartment came with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, perfect for traveling with colleagues, friends or family

I slept like a baby after a long flight. This apartment came with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, perfect for traveling with colleagues, friends or family

Mint House Austin – South Congress It felt like arriving at a best friend’s home for a few days. And with 3x the space of a hotel room, I could really stretch out and ground down

It felt like arriving at a best friend’s home for a few days. And with 3x the space of a hotel room, I could really stretch out and ground down

Mint House Austin – South Congress Tons of space in the bathroom — great for my indulgent morning routine

Tons of space in the bathroom — great for my indulgent morning routine

Mint House Austin – South Congress I loved this welcome basket with macarons, coffee, mints, a French Press ready to go… and even champagne!

I loved this welcome basket with macarons, coffee, mints, a French Press ready to go… and even champagne!

Mint House Austin – South Congress I love having a giant table to spread out with work or sit down to a proper meal. I was blown away by how much space there is. My second night, I put some tunes on and cooked

I love having a giant table to spread out with work or sit down to a proper meal. I was blown away by how much space there is. My second night, I put some tunes on and cooked

Mint House Austin – South Congress Spacious heated pool that can be used almost year-round in Austin. I visited in February so didn’t have the chance to jump in quite yet

Spacious heated pool that can be used almost year-round in Austin. I visited in February so didn’t have the chance to jump in quite yet

Mint House Austin – South Congress The apartment was steps away from Equinox, SweetGreens, Lululemon, and the amazing Mediterranean restaurant Aba

The apartment was steps away from Equinox, SweetGreens, Lululemon, and the amazing Mediterranean restaurant Aba

Mint House Austin – South Congress Peace out Mint House! Me and my little one are out

Peace out Mint House! Me and my little one are out

Highs & Lows

  • Incredible central location to explore the city, but the apartment itself was quiet with a view of nature

  • A laundry room! What an awesome surprise to pop in some laundry for clean clothes on a multi-stop trip

  • I felt like I slip into the life of a local within seconds but it was even better because I had the support of the Mint House tech and team behind me to help

  • Pre-stocked groceries and space for workouts make it simple to feel healthy and keep up with my routines. (Some apartments come with the interactive home gym, MIRROR!)

  • The exact unit took me a while to find as it was located within a large building

The Barometer

  • Design
  • Location
  • Future Forward
  • Night's Sleep
  • Service
  • Amenities
  • Takeable Treats
  • Refer a Friend
  • Overall Value
  • Life Changing
Total: 45/50

Important Bits

  • Type

    Residential Hospitality

  • Vibe

    Modern, stylish & connected

  • Location

    In the heart of the action

  • Rooms

    3

  • Pre-Arrival & Arrival Experience

    The check-in process was seamless with Mint House communicating all instructions for how to reach the building and access the apartment. Keyless entry made it super easy to enter the apartment on a flexible timeline

  • Future Forward

    Reduces plastic with bulk bathroom amenities and Boxed Water. No plastic keycards with digital check in and smart thermostats that reduce energy use! More than 50% less CO2 emissions than a luxury hotel

  • Music

    A tablet to stream music from my own device

  • Year Opened

    2021

  • Designed By

    Thoughtfully designed by Mint House team

  • Health & Wellness

    The apartment building has an outdoor pool and well-equipped gym

  • Food

    Local snacks, Boxed Water, and coffee were waiting for me in the kitchen upon arrival and there was the option of pre-ordering groceries through Mint House’s ‘Stock Your Stay’ pre-stocking service to have groceries waiting in the refrigerator upon arrival

  • Bar, Events & Nightlife

    The apartment was located steps away from some of the best restaurants and bars in Austin including Soho House, Aba, and Homeslice Pizza

  • Minibar & Retail

    The apartment was stocked with snacks and I hear there’s a new program in which every apartment becomes a native retail space where guests can actually purchase the same products that they use in the house from decor to amenities directly from their phone

  • Accessibility

    Accessible for those with physical and hearing impairments with elevators to reach the unit. Not very accessible for seeing impairments through the check-in process right now

  • Pet Friendly

    The perfect place to bring a pet as there’s at least 3x the space of a regular hotel room

  • Children

    Yes

  • Price

    Great value considering that you are walking into a perfectly designed and equipped home with a full kitchen and living space as well as access to a 24/7 digital concierge

  • Tel.

    1-855-972-9090

  • Website

    Visit website

Mint House Austin – South Congress

Mint House Austin – South Congress

1007 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, USA

Aba

Aba

1011 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, USA

Alchemy Organic Juice

Alchemy Organic Juice

1701 Toomey Rd, Austin, TX, USA

Neighborhood Goods

Neighborhood Goods

1007 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX, USA

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