An unassuming neon sign hangs outside the grounds of the Commodore Perry Estate in Austin. Behind a stone wall and wrought-iron gate is one of the most unique places in the city, a 10,800-square-foot ...

When I called two friends in Austin, separately, to tell them I was coming for a visit, I got the same excited response from each of them: “Where are you staying? Please tell me Commodore Perry.” Both ...

Reclining on an overstuffed lounge chair, shaded by a yellow-striped umbrella, I gazed past the pool to the Italian-style mansion, where guests chatted over lunch on the loggia. If I had not noticed ...

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Well-trimmed like an Italian Renaissance giardino, but 100% Texas, the Commodore Perry Estate looms on the edge of Hyde Park like a friendly and stalwart sentry. Since its first incarnation as a ...

Exterior view of Commodore Perry in Austin, Texas. With 268,820 square miles to roam, Texas really is a place you could explore for years on end and only scratch the surface. But if you're going to ...

Texan charm meets quirky creativity in the state's lively capital. Stay at the uniquely elegant Commodore Perry Estate for an escape from the hustle of city life. Kayak across Lady Bird Lake for city ...

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The 1928 Commodore Perry mansion has been restored to its former glory and turned into an upscale resort unlike anything in the city. Join us on a virtual tour.

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