We came on the weekend when half of Texas was flooding, so unfortunately we weren't able to enjoy Austin as much as we hoped. Chris was patient with our late arrival due to the weather and was accommodating once we got there. He gave us a quick tour of the surrounding area and showed us good places to grab a bite and/or a drink. The cottage definitely has a quaint, "Austin" feel to it. In terms of location you can't get much better. South Congress street (which is an easy walk when it it's not pouring) has a ton of places to eat/drink and downtown Austin is like a $7-$10 cab ride depending on where you're going.