As first time visitors to Austin, everything about our stay at John’s was simply lovely. Some highlights: the location couldn’t be more convenient (about 10 minutes drive or bike trip to Barton Springs, Zilker, downtown across the river, etc.). The vibe of John’s property, which is located in a beautiful, safe neighborhood, is “Austin weird” at it’s finest. Some of the coolest sculptures, lighting design, and handmade artifacts we saw in the city were scattered around his yard. Aside from aesthetic and location, the thing that really sold us and made this a trip to remember was the hosts’ attention to detail and making everything about the space as efficient and luxurious as possible. The fridge and kitchen were stocked with cold drinks and snacks upon arrival; we had plenty of space to do laundry, wash dishes, and pack lunches for our picnics; the bedding, furniture, and everything in the space was COMFY. If that wasn’t enough, John’s wife, Faith, lent us her electric bikes to zip around town for the full duration of our stay for free. I can’t shut up about how much fun we had in Austin with our loving black lab in tow, and this place will be my go-to choice when we return. <3