Good location but unfortunately this home had some issues.
PROS:
On the east side of Austin and close to many restaurants and the drive in to the city was easy. The house was also very spacious. My family of four was able to spread out and have privacy. Dog friendly, the yard was small but we appreciated that it was fenced and private in the back. Finally, the communication with the owner was prompt and apologetic and worked with us to resolve the issues.
CONS:
The instructions to enter the home were incorrect. After fumbling for a bit we were able to figure it out. Overall, the house is rundown and felt dirty. The walls were scuffed and need a fresh coat of paint. The carpet upstairs was stained…like, a lot, and the bed linens were outdated and not comfortable. The fridge was dented up and dirty inside and the few spices we found in the cabinet were old. There were tiny bugs on the counter in the primary bath that stayed our entire visit and invaded our toiletries resulting in us having to keep them packed. We also found a dead roach in the tub. Towels from the prior renters were left in the dryer. The couch was covered in a slip cover not shown in the photo which is fine for keeping it protected but not so good for your legs unless you like the waffle-weave pattern. Finally, there was doggie poo left in the backyard from the renters before us.
Although the owner was apologetic this home lacks the coziness and attention to detail that other homes we’ve stayed in have had . We sadly would not stay here again and would not recommend it to others.