With Airbnb, the main thing I ask for is "no surprises" and there were none--everything was exactly as advertised. We didn't meet Bryce or Rachael, but they responded promptly to a couple of pre-arrival questions and I had the sense that if we had needed anything during the stay, they would have been right there.

Although I have spent a lot of time in Austin over the years, this was the first time I've stayed in east Austin, an improving area that now has great restaurants and nightlife. It's an easy walk into downtown, including to the Convention Center where I was attending a conference (I recommend 4th St. rather than Cesar Chavez due to construction), including to the Convention Center.

I'll probably be back!