Pros:
1) location, .1 miles walking distance to Whole Foods
2) stylishly decorated. The place was even better in person than in pictures.
3) perfect layout for multiple families or couples
4) comfortable bedding, high quality pillows
5) fully stocked kitchen for cooking
6) plenty of room- it’s a well designed layout that is very efficient with the space. The couch is massive and great for gathering.
7) very responsive host
8) windows and views of downtown are incredible
Cons:
1) the checkout cleaning requirements are a bit much for how much you are paying. We just wanted to enjoy our time there without spending the last two hours cleaning.
2) part two to the previous con—the dishes in the cabinet were dirty...which, I’m assuming this is because they expect Airbnb guest to do the majority of the cleaning. There is a $100 cleaning fee but does that only cover tidying up and changing the linens? I pay $120 tip included for 3 hours of full service cleaning (in Austin) so this is a little suspicious.
3) Noise. It was really hard to sleep with the noise in the apartment above us. Also, there is a lot of city noise too. This is expected due to the great location. If you are a light sleeper, earplugs are a must.
4) charges per person but no discount for children.
5) not necessarily a con but an FYI—this location is close to I-35 underpass that’s become a tent city for homeless people. You have to walk under the underpass to get to the bars on 6th street. It’s well lit and in my experience, the homeless people are harmless. You get a clear view of this tent city from the apartment windows. It can be a bit jarring if you can’t used to these camps. The apartment is very well secured and you don’t have to worry about your safety while there.