Justine's Secret House
Austin's ultimate insiders-only private mansion by the creators of Justine's Brasserie: 1919 East 7th Victorian parlors, vinyl turntable salon, Parisian zinc bar & palm-fringed courtyard.
Transparent Out-the-Door Event Ledger
Contract basis: Hybrid Room Rental + F&B Minimum · Includes Texas's statutory +32.1% service-and-tax stack upfront.
| Statutory Cost Line Item | Standard Weekday | Peak Festival / Conference Week |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum F&B / Base Buyout Commitment | $14,000 | $38,000 |
| Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal | $18,500 | $42,500 |
| Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (22%) Taxable · TX § 151.007 | $4,070 | $9,350 |
| Austin / Texas Sales Tax (8.25% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) | $1,862 | $4,278 |
| 0% Municipal LET · TX Ch. 183 Mixed Beverage Rule | $0 | $0 |
| True Out-the-Door Total
+32.1% statutory stack above quoted minimum
| $24,432 $195 / guest all-in
| $56,128 $449 / guest all-in
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Statutory Note: Austin and the State of Texas impose 0% municipal live entertainment tax on private venue buyouts, live bands, weddings, or corporate concerts. Hosted open bars follow Texas Tax Code Ch. 183 Mixed Beverage tax rules; qualified 501(c)(3) charities exempt 8.25% sales tax via TX Comptroller Form 01-339.
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Verified Google Reviews · Justine's Secret House
“I am SO glad we decided to have our wedding at JSH. As a bride, the whole process was seamless -- their service is impeccable, the coordinator was on top of every detail and answered all of my questions (we worked with Aly Stroobandt), and…”
“Incredible venue in the middle of a busy road. It is a secret recluse stuck in the chaos of the world around it! The decor brings this place to life and the kind staff set this place apart.”
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Nearest Corridor Guest Room-Block Partner · Zero Attrition
Hosting a standalone Austin estate wedding, brand house, or rooftop reception? Pair your buyout with a zero-attrition wholesale room block at JW Marriott Austin (17.0% Austin Hotel Occupancy Tax + amenity fees disclosed upfront).
Austin Corridor Egress & Arrival Timing
1303 E 7th St—just 5 blocks east of I-35 (4–6 minutes from The Driskill, Thompson, and Fairmont Austin) behind unmarked lush garden walls.
Tailored Texas Out-the-Door Event Budget
Single-Venue Out-the-Door Math (Standard Weekday Minimum): $18,500 base + 22% admin ($4,070) + 8.25% tax ($1,862)
Zero planner fee — compensated via standard commissionable venue & vendor partner agreements.
| Scope & Statutory Note | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Private Venue Buyout & F&B Minimum (125 pax) Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark. | $15,588 | $18,125 | $21,388 |
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.25% Tax Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($4,350) is subject to 8.25% Texas sales tax ($1,854). | $5,335 | $6,204 | $7,321 |
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day) Saves ~$4,277 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$10,217 with 25% AV service fee). | $5,049 | $5,940 | $6,831 |
| Total Out-the-Door All-In | $25,972 | $30,269 | $35,540 |
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