Wow! This set the bar high for subsequent airbnb experiences. The newly renovated studio is terrific with many high-end upgrades including remote, electronic shades for the upper windows in this spacious home with 16-foot ceilings! The massive LED flat-screen was a nice addition along with high-tech locks that make the need for keys unnecessary. The neighborhood is superbly located and the community has a rich history. I felt like a local who was warmly greeted by all of the neighbors as I strolled down the street each day to the coffee house, restaurants and shops just a block away from the beautifully landscaped home that boasts old-growth trees. Far superior to any hotel stay, I was delighted to have this as my first airbnb experience.

Brian was attentive and gracious in welcoming me to the property. The welcome letter he sends you is a terrific guide to the home and certainly to the must-visit places in the neighborhood. The welcome letter is as attentive to detail as is his attention to detail in providing all of the needs and wants a guest could ask for in their stay.

The walk to the center of the city is perhaps 10 minutes (I walk fast) and up to UT Austin is a bit longer (~15 min) but a beautiful stroll none-the-less. Uber is easy and inexpensive in Austin and rides across town are no more than 5-10 dollars so it makes this sought after Austin location perfect. I will certainly look to Brian for another reservation at this property when I return to town. Thanks for a great 4-day stay!