Lydia’s lovely house is hip beyond believe: pared back furnishings sit beautifully in the historic house, side by side with the 50s alterations in a perfect stylish mix. Play the carefully curated record selection while perusing hand thrown coffee mugs in the fully equipped retro kitchen, or plan exciting Austin days in the eclectic living room with plenty of comfy seating. The concrete floored bathroom with original mid-20th century fittings provides very satisfying hot showers In the claw footed bathtub.
The area is truly edgy with a strong recycle & rusty theme to most of its establishments. Whether you have a coffee at Flattrack, breakfast tacos at Veracruz or boogie at Stay Gold, you know you’re off the beaten tourist track on which even East 6th finds itself. However, if you want less edge and more hip, there are great choices galore in waking distance incl Launderette, Lazarus and Mongers. Easy walking to said East 6th as well as Down Town; take one of the dreaded scooters and you’re at the river and on the boardwalks within 10 mins, and onto SoCo if you like. Cab rides home easy to arrange, and the house always provides the most inviting welcome back to chill at the end of the night. We loved it!