When I think of this place, I think: "haven", "retreat", and "how soon can I go back?". This casita blew my mind. It was more spacious and luxurious than I had expected for the price. The wood-clad walls and high roof made me feel as if I'd been transported to a European cabin in the mountains. Yet stepping outside and looking at all of the cool east Austin houses, hearing those singing grackles, and detecting the faintest hint of BBQ smoke in the air, well of course, I could only be in Texas!
It's hard to identify what I loved most about the place. Maybe the super-soft bed. Maybe the Le Creuset kitchen equipment. Maybe the bathroom that is so much sleeker than the one in my own home. The location is also perfect. Austin's best tacos are just one block away and you can get downtown on foot without breaking into too much of a sweat. Caitlin was also a perfect host: friendly and relaxed without imposing on my privacy. This visit was honestly the most relaxed I've been in a long time. If you want to unwind in a beautiful place, then go and stay in this stylish east Austin casita. Thanks Caitlin. I plan to come back!