I was immediately made to feel welcome at Nicky's place. She had food in the fridge, a number of fresh towels in the bathroom and a great selection of tourist information available. Nicky invited me out to one of Austin's best craft beer places and I definitely felt at ease staying in her place.
It was a very easy to get to with a cab from the airport costing $30 including tip. The area is brilliant and I was able to walk around most of the city without much trouble. Rainey Street itself has some great bars which are very relaxed and a great place to grab a bite to eat.
I used the bikes a few times and they are suitable for getting around on the nearby lake pathway as well as through downtown. Having access to a bike meant I was able to get by without feeling like I needed a car.

OVERALL
I would happily stay in this place again and have already recommended it to a friend who is thinking of coming to Austin