The Sculptor's Guesthouse is a prime example of why I prefer to use AirBNB over staying in a hotel. The property is gorgeous--a custom home full of interesting architectural details--with a big lawn filled with the host's giant sculptures. It's really spacious and felt totally private (the many windows all can be curtained off, but we left them open to let the light in). Sunyong provided a ton of amenities, including a lovely spread of breakfast basics. I'd never stayed on the East Side of Austin before, but was delighted to find that the property was just a short drive or cab from a lot of really interesting restaurants and bars. I'll definitely be hoping that this house is available again the next time I go to Austin.