Being my first time to Austin I didn’t know how well Sam’s place would work out in relation to where I needed to go and what I wanted to do but location, style, amenities, ease of access and friendly hosting all exceeded my expectations.
I arrived by Capitol Metro bus from the airport and walked through the unassuming East Austin neighborhood to get there, a little trepidacious upon approach. Once I arrived though, the booklet of information that Sam has put together was fun to read, very informative, and helped my confidence about my visit.
The house is cool, comfortable, clean and well-equipped, and as a host, Sam is very genial but he doesn’t make you feel like you have to pay a conversation tax just because you’re staying at his place.
I used the city buses, Uber, and my feet to get around but there is ample parking for those with a vehicle.
Whether you’re looking for trendy coffee, delicious barbecue or food trucks galore, there’s lots of great options within a ten-minute walking radius.
Three nights and zero complaints. If I visit again, I’ll be checking for Sam’s place and hoping that with lots of good reviews his rates won’t have gone up too much.