We would recommend this apartment without reservation, having spent a week there in order to work at the University of Texas.
Ryan and Jennie have put a great deal of thought into this apartment and it felt like home very quickly. Not only is it beautifully designed (with lovely furniture, much made by Ryan himself) but everything actually works: the kitchen has all you might need and more, there was a lovely welcome pack left out so we didn't have to worry about shopping straight away, and there is a large and efficient dishwasher. The bathroom has great water pressure, a cleverly magnetised shower-curtain that doesn't try to hug you while you wash, and a large unit where you can store everything (clean towels were available whenever we needed). The mattress is one of the most comfortable we have ever slept on, and most importantly of all both rooms have a really efficient air conditioning unit that kept the Texas humidity away. And there's a beautiful tree-top balcony. It's a peaceful and friendly neighbourhood, with no noise at night whatsoever - despite lots of Austin's best restaurants being within walking distance - Ryan and Jennie are brilliant at letting you know what's nearby and recommending things to do and places to eat. They also were there to welcome us from the taxi, and greeted us like good friends - which makes all the difference in a new place (but they strike exactly the right balance between being welcoming and respecting their guests' privacy). Working at the University of Texas, we found that - although there are lots of taxi apps available in Austin - we could walk to a bus-stop in five minutes; the number eighteen bus took us right to the door of the Harry Ransom Center (and other UT location) in ten minutes - it's an infrequent service, but if you check out the times in advance, it works incredibly well, and a week's unlimited travel is only eleven dollars. And easy to go on into downtown Austin.
We couldn't recommend this apartment more highly.