To say that Tracey was an attentive, generous host and that the experience staying in her simple, tasteful venue was awesome is to engage in hyperbolic understatement. The bedroom had a comfortable bed, writing desk, speakers for your music, a good selection of books, and wonderful art & craft works throughout the house.

When Tracey said, "Mi casa es su casa," she meant it: You can spend time in your room , the living room, the front porch, the kitchen, and the back yard. The back yard, by the way, has a wonderful hammock with an awesome view of slivers of sky filtered through the branches a very old, tall (pecan?) tree.

Tracey also helped me get my bearings in Austin, with excellent suggestions of what to do and see.

Almost everything in Tracey's environment is meticulously kept, loved, and meant to be enjoyed in everyday life. (And if you use the kitchen, do return Tracey's generosity--respect the fine kitchen tools, and clean up after yourself.)

If you are a considerate, respectful person looking for an exceedingly comfortable, homey, unpretentious, convenient place to stay in Austin--this is it.