This was our first airbnb experience, I hope Alexis didn't spoil us for others. The space and features were either exactly the same or better than Alexis described. We felt welcomed, we got advice, and the space perfectly met our needs. The location was convenient for access to UT and downtown Austin. Alexis went the extra step of preparing the futon and third bed for us, and her notes/instructions were impeccable.

The building itself was pleasant, the people we ran into were nice and didn't seem put off by having airbnb renters there.

Austin is pretty cool. If you want good BBQ, go to a place that is highly rated recently (pit masters change) where you can pre-order, especially if you plan for a weekend, especially for a weekend with an event like UT football. Eat as much as you can at "trailer parks" instead of brick and mortar for the vibe and vibrancy. If you want to stroll/run with the locals, get to the Colorado Riverbank due South of this place.