Property Information
Welcome to the Community Inn, located in the nationally-recognized Community First! Village in Austin, Texas.
Located in the heart of Central Texas, just on the outskirts of northeast Austin, the Community Inn offers so much more than just a room for a night. Sure, you’ll get to relax in one of the coziest and coolest tiny home vacation rentals you’ve ever seen. The “OMG that’s so awesome” part? Along with your escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, you’ll also be introduced to one of America’s most unique neighborhoods – Community First! Village – where a revolution in goodness is taking place. Read on, and sleep well!
About Community First! Village
A development of Mobile Loaves & Fishes, Community First! Village in Austin, TX is a 51-acre master planned community that provides affordable, permanent housing for formerly homeless men and women. The Community Inn is located on site at the Village and provides guests with a unique glimpse into this transformative tiny home community that exists to love and serve our neighbors who are rediscovering hope and healing from the ravages of the streets. Inn guests are welcome to volunteer at Community First! during their stay and be a direct part of all the goodness happening at this one-of-a-kind destination.
About Mobile Loaves & Fishes
Founded in 1998, Mobile Loaves & Fishes (MLF) is a social outreach nonprofit that empowers communities into a lifestyle of service with the homeless. Widely known throughout Central Texas for its compassionate service to the area’s homeless community, MLF’s food truck ministry has delivered more than 5 million meals to men and women living on the streets. MLF’s innovative Community First! Village has become the largest community-based model in the country lifting homeless men and women up off the streets into community and home. Learn more at www.mlf.org.
Property Name: Community Inn at MLF Community First! Village
Street Address: 9301 Hog Eye Rd. #900
City : Austin - Texas
Postal Code : 78724
Contact Name: Katie Jacobs
Phone: 5125515453
Email: communityinn@mlf.org
Amenities
- ATM on site
- Gift shop
- Access to healthcare professionals
- Air conditioning
- Board games / puzzles
- Books, DVDs, music for kids
- Bottled water
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Cashless payment accepted
- Chapel
- Common areas disinfected daily
- Contactless check-in / check-out
- Face masks available for guests
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kits
- Garden
- Guest accommodations disinfected between stays
- Guest parking
- Hair / Beauty salon
- Hand sanitizer provided
- Heating
- Internet
- Library
- Linens, towels, laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Local safety protocols followed
- Non-smoking rooms
- Outdoor furniture
- Picnic area
- Playground
- Private check-in / check-out
- Sanitized tableware
- Security alarm
- Self-service laundry
- Smoke alarms
- Tours
- Towels changed upon request
- Walking Tours
Check-in/Check-out Policies
This property has the following check-in and check-out times and policies:
Check-In: 2:00 PM
Check-Out: 10:00 AM
Late Check-out Hour: 12:00 PM
Late Check-out Fees: $40.00
Late check-out (after 10:00 AM and before 12:00 PM) may result in a fee.
Property and Cancelation Policies :
Our Cancellation policy is Moderate.
Community Inn Guests can cancel up to 5 days before Check-in for a Full Refund (No Charge)
Community Inn Guests that cancel after 5 days before Check-in are responsible for paying for the nights they stay, plus 50% for all unspent nights.
Community Inn Guests can cancel up to 5 days before Check-in for a Full Refund (No Charge)
Community Inn Guests that cancel after 5 days before Check-in are responsible for paying for the nights they stay, plus 50% for all unspent nights.
Terms and Conditions
Community Inn Policies - Please read!
Physical Check-In: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Monday - Friday), 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Saturday), No Physical Check in Sunday
Self Check-In: anytime after 5:00 PM, Please reach out to our Inn Team so we can assist as needed before you arrive.
Check-Out: 10:00 AM
Late Check-out (after 10:00 AM and before 12:00 PM) will result in a $40 fee. If you’d like to extend your stay, please contact us ASAP so we can extend your code time and avoid lockout.
Cancellation Policies: Our Cancellation policy is Moderate.
Community Inn Guests can cancel up to 5 days before Check-in for a Full Refund (No Charge)
Community Inn Guests that cancel after 5 days before Check-in are responsible for paying for the nights they stay, plus 50% for all unspent nights, plus the 6% Texas Occupancy Tax.
Terms &Conditions: All Inn Units: Tiny Homes, and RV Trailers are NONSMOKING!
Do not smoke outside your unit! Smoking permitted in designated smoking areas.
Quiet hours (No loud music/excessive noise) between 11:00 PM – 9:00 AM
DAMAGE FEES:
Smoking - $250
Linen Damage - Will vary
Missing Linen Fee - Will vary
Deep Clean Fee - $125 (Applied for Messes, Strong Odors, Bodily Fluids)
Structure Damages - Will vary
Lost Key Fee - $40
MISC FEES:
Pet Fee - $25 per pet (2 pets permitted)
Additional Linens/Air Mattress Set Up - $40
Additional Unauthorized Guest - $100
HOSPITALITY FEES:
Early Check-In $40
Late Check-Out $40
GENERAL POLICIES:
Check In and Checkout
Physical Check-in is between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM at The Inn Office. We can’t wait to meet you and provide information about your Unit, Community First! Village, and answer any questions you may have.
We also realize traveling and busy schedules don't always allow us that chance to meet, so if you are arriving later than 5:00 PM or cannot meet with us beforehand, no worries. Just read our policies and the Check -In emails to assist you with Self Check In. And if possible, please let us know before your stay so we can prepare for you. We can leave the light on for you and prepare what you need.
All units have been equipped with a keyless locks and lockboxes. When you arrive, check your email to find your entry code and attached map. You should easily be able to locate and access your unit.
Checkout is 10:00 a.m. We have a small, awesome team that needs time to prepare rooms for arriving guests. If you require more time, a late checkout can sometimes be arranged with prior notification for $40. Please let us know as soon as you are able, preferably within 24 hours prior to your stay.
Children
We love kids! Our property is oriented toward families who are interested in learning how to embody a lifestyle of service with the homeless. Children up to age 17 must be accompanied by a parent and must stay in the parent’s room. Due to the tiny size of our units, it may be challenging to have infants ages 0-2 years of age. We do not offer cribs or changing tables.
Credit Card Authorization and Payment
A valid credit card is required to make a reservation. We accept Visa and Mastercard. Your credit card will be authorized for the full reservation amount at the time the cancellation period expires (see cancellation time frames above). If using a debit card, please note that your bank will hold your funds at this time; for this reason, bank cards are discouraged for all reservations. No other forms of payment are allowed.
Damage to Property
Guests are responsible for any damage or loss they cause to the property. Guests may be charged cleaning fees for damaged or excessively soiled towels, linens, and other soft goods. Please refer to our Community Inn Fee Guide. Also see “No Smoking, No Candles, No Incense, Etc.” below.
Inn Accessibility
Our one-of-a-kind Inn has 14 eclectic Tiny Homes, and 2 Camping Trailers. Our units are located in the half moon circle around our Community Inn Cinema and a short distance from our parking area. Five of our Tiny Homes require access by a single flight of flagstone stairs, are tucked away in our neighborhood near our Community Market and Geodome. Our restroom-shower-laundry facility and Community Kitchen for Tiny Homes require access via stairs. They are not accessible via wheelchair at this time. WE DO NOT OFFER ADA ACCESSIBLE UNITS. Prior to and during your stay, please advise if special accommodation or accessible parking is needed and our team will work with you to ensure you have a wonderful visit.
Minimum Age
You must be 18 to rent a unit or occupy one of our units without a parent.
Minimum Night Stay
Our standard minimum night stay is 2 nights, requiring booking of 2 consecutive nights in the same room (for example: Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday). Some holidays and special events may be subject to longer minimums. Rooms are occasionally released for 1-night stays, based on availability, as reflected on our reservation calendar.
Maximum Night Stay
Our maximum night stay is 21 nights. We do not give discounts for this length of stay.
No Smoking, No Candles, No Incense, Etc.
The Community Inn is a Nonsmoking facility. Smoking is allowed Only in the Designated Smoking Areas (look for the smoke receptacles, there are many), Inn Office porch, or in our two parking lots. Smoking is Not Allowed in the units, on the private outdoor patios, or in public outdoor areas. Evidence of smoking including the smell of smoke in the room or in the public and private outdoor areas will result in a minimum $250 charge plus the cost of any damaged property. (Yes friends, we mean any kind of smoke.) No burning of any sort of object, including candles or incense, is allowed. All ofthe above are subject to cleaning and damage fees.
Non-hosted Facility
The Community Inn is a small team. Our Inn Office hours are 9:00 AM –5:00 PM (M-F) and Saturdays from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. We are not onsite at the Community Inn Office on Sundays. To reach us after hours or on the weekends please call us at 512-551-5453 or Message us via App on Airbnb to leave a detailed message. We will respond to you as soon as possible. If there is an emergency, please call 911.
Occupancy
All Tiny Homes and Trailers accommodate single or double occupancy, max. If you have an additional guest, we may be able to accommodate with an air mattress set-up, additional pillows and linens, as well as an additional fee of $40. Please call ahead for this option so we can prepare well for your stay.
Restroom - Shower - Laundry Facility
Our beautifully and spacious designed restroom shower laundry facility (RSL),can be accessed on the far right hand side of our Community Market (Blue “Topher” Building). The design of space includes 4 fully private shower restroom suites, as well as 4 fully private traditional restroom suites. All suites lock for your privacy. We clean this facility 2 times a day, to ensure cleanliness and excellence. The RSL also encompasses a laundry facility for your comfort. Laundry products can be purchased onsite at our Community Market.
Outdoor Kitchen
A beautiful outdoor community kitchen is available for your use. Outdoor kitchens feature share a large eating space, grills, gas ranges, and sinks with drinkable water. The outdoor kitchen also features a locker system. Feel free to utilize your unit’s culinary supplies. Just be sure to return them to your unit!
Parking
We offer plenty of parking for our guests. Please use the “Event” parking lotto the right of the entrance when you first come onsite. Or if you’re lucky, there is limited parking in front of the Inn Office. Please respect the privacy of our neighbors and do not park in front of their homes or in their driveways, you will be towed. Parking is also restricted in front of our Community Market. We provide every guest with a green parking permit. Please place this pass visibly on your vehicle’s dashboard to avoid being towed.
If you require an additional parking pass, please reach out to our Inn Team, preferably 24 hours prior to your stay. We are not responsible for damage to vehicles, or damage or loss of property left in parked vehicles, regardless of location.
Parties, Events and Gatherings
We are a small Inn at the front of a master planned neighborhood for the formerly homeless. We want you to have a great time while onsite. Along those lines, please do not come here to party. It's not the vibe of this place and is not welcome. Guests who disturb other guests will be asked to leave and will not be provided a refund. Thinking of inviting some friends over? Please check with us first. Due to the intimate nature of our property, private events that include guests who are staying at the property require approval.
If appropriate, a separate events agreement and additional fees may apply. No parties, group gatherings, company meetings, etc. may be held without prior approval, and may forfeit your reservation without refund. So please, check with us first.
Pet Policy
We LOVE your fur babies! However, please keep in mind these are Tiny Homes and RV's. Tiny Homes are tiny, with little room for multiple dogs. We allow a max of 2 dogs/cats. All dogs/cats must be with their owners at all times, and while outside on a leash. You may not leave your dog/cat locked in your tiny home without you for any reason. Dogs/cats cannot be left outside unattended for any reason. We issue a pet fee of $25 per dog/cat. Additional fees may apply if damage is caused to the unit in any way. We also will apply an unauthorized pet fee of $100 if additional pets are found/reported. Also, please pick up after your dogs. We have doggy pick-up bag stations by the Community Cinema and at our onsite “Jake’s Place Dog Park”. Have any question or concerns? Please reach out to the Inn Team.
Phones
We do not provide telephones in the guest rooms. We do not provide phone chargers. We offer a pay phone located in the breeze way of Unity Hall.
Wi-Fi
In this day and age, can't live without it! Each Tiny Home, and Trailer, is set-up with its own Wi-Fi. Please find the CPE device (looks like a black cube) that is located in your unit containing a username and password on the exterior. Use this to access Wi-Fi throughout your stay. No streaming services are provided bu The Community Inn. However, many are accessible through streaming via Rokus in units that contain TVs. Texan weather is unpredictable. Bad weather may cause outages. Community Inn will not provide a discount for interrupted service.
Quiet Hours
Please show respect for other guests and keep noise to a minimum between the hours of 11:00 PM and 9:00 AM. We are a small Inn and noise carries. Guests who disturb other guests will be asked to leave and will not be provided a refund.
Unit Subletting
All guests must be registered with the Community Inn Office. Only authorized guests may occupy guest rooms. Rooms may not be sublet, advertised for resale, or otherwise occupied by non-registered guest(s) without prior management approval. A usage fee will be charged for unauthorized guests.
Surveillance
Over a dozen exterior surveillance cameras are spread throughout the Community Inn property and parking areas.
Noise
Twice a month The Community Cinema shows a film from 7:30 PM to 10:30PM (depending on the sunset time). Expects crowds and movie noise during that time.
Community Pets
We have a Village cat named "Goodie" and she loves to say “Hi!”. Feel free to give her all the love and treats but please do not let her into your unit. Our Village loves animals and many neighbors have dogs. All dogs must be leashed when outside.
Once again, If you need to make changes or require assistance, please call 512-551-5453 or email us at communityinn@mlf.org. We look forward to your stay and we hope you do too!
Thank you for your reservation!
Community Inn at MLF Community First! Village
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