Laura's place is the perfect spot for someone looking to be close to everything to do, yet also "retreat" to a little area you can call "home" during your stay. Her studio was plenty big for us 2 to share, not to mention it was incredibly clean and well decorated. The bed and pillows were enough to make me not want to leave. The location is perfect, about a 4 minute ride to SoCo and Barton Springs, and less than 10 minutes to get downtown to the heart of Austin. Laura and her family (including the chickens!) were very kind and welcoming. I already can't wait to visit again!