I had a work event in Austin for 5 days and brought my dog and mom to hang at the house while I worked. My dog had the time of his life, and this home served all of our needs. It's an older home, maybe built in the 40's or 50's? The owners have maintained a more retro, yet clean and minimal vibe in the house, and it felt really nostalgic. The neighborhood felt very safe, lot's of old and new houses mixed, and tons of trees lining the hilly streets (no sidewalks though). Overall I would stay here again, here are some pros and a few considerations (I wouldn't call them cons) just to be aware of.
Pros:
- LOVED the pool in the back for our dog to play (doggy door too! he hung outside almost the entire time).
- Large backyard with twinkly lights and seating space for coffee in the mornings. Privacy, trees line the fenced in yard and felt very private.
-Comfortable beds and hot shower (and the towels were so luxurious!)
- 5 minute drive to all of the Lamar St. restaurants/yoga/groceries, 11 minute drive to Zilker Park or downtown, perfect for a work trip. Very easy to get into the heart of downtown.
- Great coffee beans
Considerations prior to your trip:
- The kitchen was stocked, but not with all the givens (ex. there wasn't olive oil or sugar). Be sure to do a run through before going to get groceries.
- No sidewalks on the streets to walk your dog, but the backyard is more than sufficient for exercise.
- A few things didn't work-but they weren't deal breakers and the owners were kind and quick to respond.
Overall - by the end of the 5 days we really loved the place and would stay again, especially if bringing a pup:)