We stayed here for four weeks, and were delighted to be there from the moment we drove into the driveway of this house, that was in the back of a two house lot. As soon as you walk through the door, you feel the charm and warmth of the house. The color scheme was sophisticated and you felt at home as soon as you walked in the door. The amenities were very good, and Alex and John were the most responsive hosts that we have ever had. When we asked for a toaster and a dish rack to make our stay a little better, they delivered it on literally the same day! The bedrooms upstairs are spacious, and having two and a half baths made it very convenient, especially if you had visitors staying overnight.
The house is in a neighborhood of East Austin that is fast gentrifying, and there is a real mix of old and new. We loved that mix, and took many long walks through it and on a trail that is very close by and extends for several miles. We also walked into downtown Austin, which is about a 45 minute walk (but less than a 10 minute drive).
All in all, we had a very satisfying experience in their house. It will be our first choice to rent when we visit Austin again.