A review in three parts:
1) Elmer the Host: incredibly kind, accommodating, and easygoing. He was very easy to communicate with and was quick to help. Even when my dog had a wee bit of an accident our first night, Elmer jumped right into action and took care of everything. I could not ask for a better host.
2) Aspen the Dog: wonderful and adorable. She barked a lot when I first arrived, but I think she was just excited. As soon as I sat down on the couch, she jumped up next to me, put her head on my lap and flipped over so I could rub her belly. However, aspen was not very fond of my dog, so I kept him in my room for most the time. Nothing bad happened, and I don’t think it would have. Still, it’s good to be cautious if you’re traveling with your dog. Encounters between unfamiliar dogs are always somewhat unpredictable.
3) The Room: small, comfortable, and functional. The home was very nice and clean, and there’s not much to say about my particular room. The only minor issue was that the bed frame creaks/squeaks rather loudly when you get into or out of the bed. Once in, it’s fine and comfortable, but if you move a lot in your sleep, you might accidentally wake yourself.
Overall a great place to stay. I would highly recommend to anyone and I would stay again if in austin.