Macrohouse is a great place to stay in Austin, whether on a temporary basis while looking for a more permanent apartment/home, or as a long as you'd like. Some people have lived here for years; others are here for just a month or a few. The month-to-month flexibility is great, as is the option to have a private room (more expensive) or a shared room to save money.
Especially if you're new in town, this presents an easy opportunity to make friends and not feel isolated in the city. You'll meet various personalities, people from all over the US and the world, mostly (exclusively?) in their 20s and 30s. The house manager, Jack, is one of the best people you'll ever meet. Housemates are always around and up for grabbing drinks or other more wholesome activities.
Before moving in I was worried that I might not be able to invite friends over, but friends are welcome so it's a fun space to host as well.
There's a decent & very cheap bar 10min walk away; a few places to grab food nearby.
The shared rooms with 2 people are spacious with plenty of closet space and desks, so you don't need to worry about being cramped.
There are a bunch of little things that make it convenient & affordable to live here too: no utility bills; the house is always stocked up on spices, condiments, toilet paper, paper towels; free dinners on Sunday; free laundry access; free parking; free/frequent professional cleaning & maintenance of common spaces. And of course the pool & ping pong tables are a nice touch.
There are usually quiet spaces in the house that you can find if you need to focus / get work done.
There's sometimes a bit of noise in the hallways at night or in the morning so if you're a light sleeper perhaps use a sound machine etc. But nothing you wouldn't expect from any communal living situation.
The only point of improvement I can identify is the male:female ratio - there are currently many more men than women living here, which can feel unbalanced, so it would be nice if more efforts were made to encourage non-men to move in. I'm also not sure if there are options for shared rooms for nonbinary folks, which I do believe should be offered.
Overall, it's a great place to get settled into Austin. Come hang!