I stayed with Pam for 3 very lovely months. She was super welcoming and the Casita was adorable. It had everything I needed and was a really lovely retreat from the busyness of downtown austin. The neighborhood is super safe -- I often went running late at night and never worried about my safety. There is a super convenient bus line a very short walk away that takes you directly downtown in about 10 minutes. There is a pretty well stocked grocery right next to the bus stop and loads of really nice restaurants and cafes along West Lynn. I really enjoyed my stay there and if you want a peaceful retreat the Casita is an excellent place to stay.