I stay in Austin for work at least once a month for a week or longer and always love to stay in East Austin and this place didn't disappoint. The location is perfect with so many great spots for yoga, coffee, and great food mere blocks away. The apartment itself is cute and well-appointed with all the essentials. The large kitchen has all the basics so that you can cook at home if desired. Communication was exceptional, when I let the ladies know that I would be in very late on arrival they made sure that the porch light was on since the place can be kind of hard to find the first time if you (or your uber driver) doesn't know where you are going! The fridge was stocked with Waterloo and the pantry with sweet and savory snacks, and for me, it's those little touches that make the difference between a good Air B/B and an exceptional one.
I was on solo travel and the bed was super comfy and perfect for one person. It definitely wasn't big enough if my husband had joined (he's a starfish). The big claw foot tub was lovely and I used it everyday since it was so hot, it was so nice to relax in cold water after a long day. The ONLY thing is that if you're a hotel person who likes it sub-zero level cold in your house/place to stay this probably isn't your perfect choice when it's hot as the surface of the sun in Austin, because the AC was definitely struggling a bit, however, it was record breaking heat this weekend. Despite that. it was still cool and comfortable for me but not "hotel cold" since it's an older unit, but that's part of the charm.
The little yard and outdoor spaces were sweet and I enjoyed getting to know the neighborhood kitties (and giving them water!) and reading my paper with a coffee in the yard. If you are an LA person, the neighborhood really reminds me of West Adams or Jefferson Park but more walkable. Finally, do NOT miss the rotisserie chicken at Lou's or stop in at Mr. Natural for baked treats or vegan goodness if that's your jam. All in all a 10/10 for me.