This was my first time in Austin and I was staying in Kim's "treehouse" for a work-related trip. I cannot say enough how wonderful my experience was there.
The neighborhood: Quiet and safe. Her house is .3 to .5 miles away from a number of restaurants and coffee houses. Both Cherrywood Coffeehouse and Thunderbird Coffee were delicious. Kim provides a guide for the city and includes nearby restaurant menus with suggestions. It was so helpful. Her place is also close to a bus stop, which made navigating Austin without a car easier.
The space: Private and much more spacious than I expected for a studio. Everything was pristine when I arrived. The kitchen is stocked with all the necessary cooking equipment and a water filter, and it was nice that there were basic things like seasonings, oil, etc. in the cabinets. The bed and pillows were comfortable, and there were plenty of blankets, towels, washcloths, etc. for my stay. I loved that there was a tv that swiveled so that I could watch tv in the living room or the bedroom. The bathroom was spotless when I arrived, and the shower was bigger than I expected with plenty of hot water.
It's very clear that Kim takes pride in having a clean, welcoming, and useful studio for people traveling for business or pleasure. She communicated quickly and thoroughly with me. I would definitely stay in the Treehouse again if I return to Austin.