Nicole was fantastic - readily available to answer questions always, generous with provisioning the home with little extra amenities, and adaptable and open to changes as things evolved, as they often do with a party of eight. The backyard was a great place to play corn hole and ladder ball while other lounged in the house or cheered up the games from the balcony above. The "bamboo forest" effect was delightful - felt like you were worlds away, yet you were with a short walk to Austin life and fun on S. Lamar. PERFECT place for our weekend.