The best part about this experience was that the host Bryan was super responsive to any questions, big or small. He responded right away, and I really appreciated that! Great host.
We had four adults and three children here for five days, and we enjoyed our time! Our favorite was cooking meals and then relaxing on the spacious screened in back porch. No mosquitos there, and it was a great spot to hang out. Nice yard too. We used the washer/ dryer a lot and the large TV. The two bedrooms were small but did the job, and then there was the larger master bedroom with its connected bathroom. If it were winter and we didn't have the porch to use, it might have been small for 7 people, but in the summer it worked fine. And for smaller groups, it would work anytime of year.
The house is clean and was as advertised. It was very hot in Austin so it was great to have the pool. Please note that in 90 degree weather, the pool gets quite warm so if you want refreshing water you might rather go swim at Barton Springs which is not far. Also, mosquitos will bite at the pool at night, but that's unavoidable just about anywhere!
The house is not in the most well-known or popular part of Austin, and we heard sirens a lot - not sure if it was near a police or fire station - but we felt safe and cozy on the cul-de-sac and in the house with our little ones, and it wasn't a far drive to more popular spots in the city... maybe 10, 15 minutes.
Thanks, Bryan, for your comfortable and clean vacation spot for our families this summer. I would recommend the spot to others visiting Austin. :-)