Location Location Location…the three best things about this apartment! But by no means the only good things about it…this was a perfect stay! The apartment was clean and bright with lots of natural light. Kitchen had everything we needed including coffee, filters, tea and even little bottles of olive oil!! Whole foods is just a couple blocks away so it was easy to buy food and nice not to have to eat out all the time. There are many options for eating out within the radius of a few blocks. I was concerned that all the activity on 5th street would create a noise problem, but the building was quiet and secure.
The “Juliet “ balcony is basically a grate covering the doorway…we chuckled at this initially but loved being able to open the door (overlooking the pool) for fresh air.
There is a great walking path by the building which we enjoyed and a small park, as well. The metro train tracks run alongside the building but the train doesn’t run after 10 pm so we did not find it disruptive at all.
The codes to access the building and unit worked flawlessly…nice to not have to fumble for keys. Entry through the garage was easy and secure…well lit at night.
Mattress was very comfortable (and I am super picky!) and bathroom had travel size shampoos and lotions and soaps. Two people used up the three hotel soaps very quickly…would have been nice to have more small soaps or a full-size bar. I will bring my own soap next time.
The only other minor concern was parking. We had to park several blocks away, which was no issue for us as we walked almost everywhere, but it would have felt more secure to park in the garage. Even an option to pay for parking in the garage would have been welcome.
We will look forward to our next visit to Austin and will book this unit again.