My partner and I booked the Sunset Valley Guesthouse for a three-night stay from March 20th to March 23rd 2021 and we could not have been happier with our choice. The property is just a fifteen-minute drive from downtown Austin and situated on an acre of very attractive land that abuts a large, open green space with a field and trees owned by the city. It's a unique spot located in a very nice neighborhood but it feels like you are out much farther away in the country. Complete with a chicken coop, chickens and eggs we were welcome to use for cooking! The hosts Liz and Clayton could not have been better or more hospitable. We wanted to grill some steaks and asked if they had a grill since one of the photos showed a smoker grill. We wrote the hosts to double check if we could use the grill and they responded that the smoker was longer there but that they would provide a grill for use during our stay. They actually then went out and bought a gas grill for us (and future guests) and it was there upon our arrival. Who does that? Amazing! The entire process from booking through check-in and check out was all done smoothly. There was no contact required. We were given a digital code to enter the property and we were able to check in early and easily. We quickly settled in and enjoyed some drinks on the raised wooden porch just across from the chicken coop and a lovely view of the field adjacent to the property. The place was VERY clean and quiet and we could tell that it had been completely and thoroughly sanitized. The kitchen (with a great gas stove) was well stocked with basics like condiments, soda and water and included all the dishes, utensils and cookware we could ever need. We used most of them to prepare our first night's meal of salad, grilled steaks and mashed potatoes. The furniture was comfortable and the artwork made the place feel very homy and comfortable. The bed was firm and comfortable and the bedding fresh, clean and in great condition. The bathroom and shower were very clean and well supplied with soap, shampoo, conditioner and all the toiletries you could possibly need. There was great Wi-Fi and a TV that featured a variety of channels, including Prime Video and Netflix, all with an instruction sheet for connecting to the Internet and how to use the TV.
We can't say enough about what a wonderful place this is and how gracious and helpful the hosts were. Great folks. This place rocks and if you're in Austin and want a private, comfortable place to say that is within just minutes of grocery, shopping, bars, restaurants, the city and the airport, this is an ideal home away from home. Its location is unique and makes for a very stress-free and thoroughly enjoyable stay in a truly peaceful, private and low-key environment. We will definitely be back.