My husband and I stayed here for 10 days in October, 2021. Had a wonderful time getting to know East Austin.
Pros - probably one of the most well-appointed (and newest) Airbnbs we have stayed in. Spacious, high ceilings, clean, modern. Comfortable beds, great kitchen. Large TVs. Open floor plan. Walking distance to some of the best restaurants in town- Justine’s, Kemuri Tastu-ya, Intero, etc. Very responsive and welcoming host. There’s an elementary school close by that serves as a dog park. Fantastic coffee shop (Greater Goods) a few blocks away as well (dogs welcome).
Cons - it’s a third floor walk up, which didn’t bother us. It can get noisy at night. This is still an industrial (and residential) area. You are near working train tracks. You are right across the street from a contractor yard. It is yet to be fully gentrified, which we liked, but may make you feel a little unsafe if you’re wary about mixed use neighborhoods. We never felt unsafe - walked to restaurants and bars at night with no issues.
All in all - I’d describe it as edgy Austin. We liked the area and the unit and the host very much.