Jewell House is on a lovely quiet street. There is a small grocery, sandwich shop, and a 'home' store within close walking distance. The house has everything you need. It also has a distinctive, charming personality with interesting, tasteful art, as well as the sense that you are not at all in a standard 'they all look alike' hotel. Austin has a number of lovely, family oriented parks, one of which is about a mile from the house. We have family in Austin and would definitely stay here on a future visit.