We were 5 friends coming together after a decade of not seeing one another. This place was the perfect spot for our laughter, tears, meals, and games. Our two favorite things were that when we arrived after traveling from different places in the US to Austin, there were a variety of beverages and snacks waiting for us to enjoy as we settled in and refreshed. The second thing was the gathering space. Sometimes we wanted to sit outside under the patio lights and visit, or maybe we wanted to play cards at the table in the screened in porch area (and get away from the mosquitos), or maybe we just wanted to enjoy a nice cool location and could lounge in the living area, or enjoy a meal at the dining table. The house was perfect for our group to spend time reconnecting and doing life together. It was also off the beaten path, yet very close to a grocery store and coffee and restaurants. If you aren't sure where to go or what to do, the hosts had wonderful recommendations. Everyone agreed the beds were very comfy and we would definitely rent here again if we came back to Austin. The kitchen was nice and easy to make meals in - I loved having everyone gather around the island. There was a coffee machine or french press, if you so desire. There was a toaster, oven, dish washer - all the things you need for a weekend away. We were there during the COVID stuff, so we ended up staying at the house more than we went out and it was the perfect place to stay in. :)