Katie and her bf Pete were awesome hosts! Keys were left for us so checking in was easy, and we were delighted to find complementary toiletries, tea, and apples in our room. The house is old & charming, clean, & with character. They have a chinchilla that is oh so adorable & a dog who was reluctant but not unfriendly. We enjoyed our hosts' laid back attitude and helpful advice/suggestions for what to do in Austin. They even pulled a few strings & got us moved to the front of the wait list at a nice restaurant in downtown! Katie & Pete weren't in shared spaces much during our stay, but we're always accessible if we had questions. We also enjoyed playing Mario Kart on their Wii and making use of their French press for coffee in the morning. All in all, it was a great stay in a quiet, safe neighborhood. Highly recommended.