As the listing says it is about 45 minutes from downtown Austin. We really liked that fact as we very much enjoyed staying in Hill Country which gave us the ability to travel more central to the area with many things to do. Lake Travis is very close by and there is a good restaurant overlooking the lake that we enjoyed and there is a boat launch and beach at Lake Travis. The Colorado River is also close by and there is a small park there to view. The view out the kitchen window is mostly Lake Travis Dam with a small view of the lake. The unit is above the garage and you have to be able to climb steps which was not an issue for us at all. The unit is clean comfortable, and has a small kitchen area which allowed us to save money on eating out by enjoying breakfast at our home away from home. We liked the fact that it had two beds also. A must see of course is downtown Austin, The LBJ library, Congress St and the capitol building tour, Barton Springs Trail along the river, 6th St with all of the bars, Cooper's for great bbq brisket, etc. The Longhorn Cavern is a cave tour, and LBJ's Ranch is a must see both drives from our place, Fredricksburg is a good shopping, restaurants town with a World War 11 Museum that my husband enjoyed while I shopped at the stores, and then we ate there too. The weather was great as it was spring and the wildflowers were amazing!