This was my our very first Air BnB experience, and it was perfect in every way. The Bradley Carriage House is a separate structure from the main house and completely private--the lockbox outside the home provided our key and the directions from the homeowners were perfect, we didn't need to contact them during our stay. I did contact them with a few questions before arrival and Cindy was always quick and pleasant with responses.
The floor plan offers a large seating area and dining area, and the galley kitchen and bathroom have been updated recently. The kitchen has beautiful stainless steel appliances and a gas stove, along with granite countertops. We didn't do any cooking while we were there but there is plenty of space for groceries in the cabinets and fridge.
The high ceilings gave an open, airy feel and the decor was warm without being overwhelming. We didn't use the fold-out couch for sleeping, but there was ample linens and bedding provided if we would have had more guests. The bathroom was accessed independently, not through the master bedroom, so this space could easily be used for two couples or for a girls' (or guys') weekend. The walk-in closet in the bedroom is huge! Definitely enough space to store luggage and for a lot of people to hang and store clothing and shoes. There was also a large front porch with chairs for relaxing outside.
The house had been beautifully updated, and the dark wood floors and white walls throughout the space made it feel modern and clean, but also kept its charm with touches like the corner fireplace and the deep soaker-tub with the tiled step to enter. Austin is notorious for its lack of parking, and since we had a rental car it was nice that the homeowners provided guest parking passes so we could park on the street right outside the home. The neighborhood was gorgeous, lots of historic homes on a non-through street, we never heard another car the entire time we were there! I am a light sleeper, and I'm not sure if it was the comfy bed and linens or the lack of any noise, but I slept like a baby both nights.
The location was great--a mile from 6th street, a mile from UTA, very close to the capitol, and all through safe, well-lit areas. We would recommend this location to our friends and family, and the next time we come to Austin we would love to stay here again! It is worth noting that there is a flight of about 10 wooden stairs leading up to the second-story entrance, with another 2-3 stone steps leading from the front courtyard to the street for parking. This might not be a great choice for someone with mobility issues or that have independent toddlers who will want to go up and down the stairs without help. But for anyone else coming to Austin, I would definitely recommend the Bradley Carriage House!