Stop looking at other places in Austin and stay here! I stayed at Ryan's place with my partner for 7 nights during my week off from a stressful job and it was perfect in every way. From the start, Ryan was an exceptional communicator and I immediately felt not only confident he would be a great host, but that he really took pride in his space. Complete with (some) handcrafted high-end architectural details: wooden fixtures in the kitchen, a serene outdoor porch overlooking trees, a craftsman sink in a modern bathroom, a super comfy bed- this place is heavenly. My partner had to work, and Ryan has a wonderful 'office space' tucked away and an extension to the bedroom, where my partner worked quietly all day. It has a desk and Ryan provided a comfy office chair to us upon request. It couldn't have been more perfect as I read and relaxed on the porch and in the living room, cooked great meals in his fully functional and beautiful kitchen, and my partner was able to come in and out of the workspace- just like at home! The weather was perfect and I did yoga every morning on the porch and listened to birds as I sipped coffee. The unit is in a quiet but close to everything part of East Austin and there are restaurants and cool spots galore close by. We used Uber and to get around and the service was quick and easy, but you might rent a car if you intend to be very mobile, although not necessary. Ryan surprised us with the yummiest quality homemade muffins on Day 1 and a bottle of wine mid-week for a very, very minor issue we had with the lock, which he fixed very quickly. Great place (and I am picky!) and even more, wonderful host with the nicest family! We will definitely be back! Stop looking- just stay here!