Austin-based vacation rental company Vrbo has unveiled its top picks for the 2024 U.S. Vacation Rentals of the Year list, and one exceptional home in West Austin, about 90 miles from San Antonio, has made the cut. It's not the first time a Central Texas rental has made the list, but this is a new house to gawk at.

The third annual awards showcase 10 extraordinary vacation rentals in popular destinations at various price points. Vrbo sorted more than two million properties based on their high ratings, positive guest reviews, standout amenities, and more.

Toro Canyon, a spacious and tranquil retreat tucked away in the hilly Westlake neighborhood, was the only Texas home highlighted on Vrbo's list. Designed by renowned Austin architect Michael Hsu, the home offers timeless modernity and high quality craftsmanship according to its listing. Stays at Toro Canyon begin at $2,015 per night.

The two-story home features five bedrooms and five bathrooms that overlook the luscious green backyard, temperature-controlled pool, and hot tub. The home sits on a one-acre lot, surrounded by beautiful mature trees for the ultimate privacy for guests.

Toro Canyon is your own private retreat.Photo courtesy of Vrbo

There is ample space for relaxation and lounging outside, with a stone landing, two covered pavilions (one with an outdoor kitchen), and a second-floor balcony. Guests who want to stay active while on vacation can make use of the partial basketball court or in-ground trampoline, or they can set up a net over the pool and play volleyball. The outdoor shower at one of the pavilions is available for guests to rinse off before heading back inside to enjoy the rest of the home.

The home can accommodate up to 15 guests, with three out of five bedrooms boasting two queen- or king-sized beds each. The remaining rooms also each contain a single king-sized bed.

Natural light floods every room to provide the perfect ambiance on a nice sunny day, and each bedroom uniquely blends modern features with elegant details through its wall art, decor, and bed linens.

Only two of the five total bedrooms at Toro Canyon contain a single king-sized bed.Photo courtesy of Vrbo

For guests who want to take advantage of the home's location in the city, it's only a five minute drive to Lake Austin, or a 10-15 minute drive to downtown. Popular hiking and nature destinations like Mount Bonnell, Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve, and the Barton Creek Greenbelt are all 15 minutes away.

Other vacation rentals highlighted in Vrbo's 2024 U.S. Vacation Rentals of the Year list include:

• "Palatial Paradise Estate" in Sedona Arizona
• "Fire Lookout Towers" in Big Sky, Montana
• "Pardise Found" in Inlet Beach, Florida
• "Villa Montebella" in Glen Ellen, California
• "Sandy Lakehouse" in Sand Lake, Michigan
• "Miracle Creek Retreat" in Epworth, Georgia
• "Copley's Lakefront Cottage" in Winchendon, Massachusetts
• "Villa Cin Cin" in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
• "Casa Acantilado" in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

  

Photo courtesy of Vrbo

Toro Canyon sits on a private, one-acre lot.