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Resort-style backyard at a Good Stays Only home

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Luxury Vacation Rentals in TX & NC

THE COLLECTION

Four homes. One Standard.

A small collection of luxury vacation homes in Austin and Wilmington — hand-picked, experience-designed, and hosted like we're expecting friends. Every home earns its spot: resort-style backyards, rooms designed for the group photo, and the details guests talk about on the drive home.

Why Book Direct

Booking through Airbnb or VRBO adds 12–15% in service fees on top of your total. Booking here doesn't. Same home, same host, better price — every time.

  • Save 12–15% vs. booking through Airbnb or VRBO
  • Priority access to dates, early check-in, and repeat-guest perks
  • A direct line to your host — no ticketing system, no canned replies
Evening around the fire pit at a Good Stays Only home

Guest Reviews

I've done 100+ Airbnb stays and this was the best one. The backyard alone is worth it — pickleball, pool, fire pit. Grant thought of everything.
Cowgirl CasaDavid O. · Cowgirl Casa
Perfect bachelorette HQ. The glam stations, the disco ball, the pool — our group chat is still full of photos. Communication was instant every time.
SoCo CowgirlRachel M. · SoCo Cowgirl
Felt like a private resort. Movie theater room was a hit with the kids and the hot tub was a hit with the adults. We'll be back.
Sunset SocialSarah K. · Sunset Social

Good Stays Only

It isn't just a name, it's our standard. As a small, owner-operated collection of luxury vacation homes, every stay is hand-picked, thoughtfully designed, and carefully crafted for good stays only. Same attention, same care, whether you're booking for a long weekend or a milestone celebration.

Some places are listings. Ours are stays. Book yours.

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Grant — host and founder of Good Stays Only

Meet Your Host

Hi! I'm Grant, the host behind Good Stays Only. I started out hosting my own short-term rentals and still do today. That's where the Good Stays Only standard comes from. Every property I manage gets the same care, design, and hospitality I give my own.

When you stay with me, you're not just booking a place to sleep. You're staying somewhere built by someone who lives the work.

Stay well.

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