Really enjoyed our stay at the Garden Cottage. The accommodation was beautifully decorated and after a long flight, the delicious homemade toffee was very much welcome! The bed was super comfy, too. We loved the cute animals - although Shiner has grown a bit since the picture of him on here was taken! The cottage is a 15min drive from Downtown so is like a little oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the city. In fact, you'd never guess you were near it! We didn't have a car during our stay but I'd definitely recommend one for ease of getting around. The local buses are nice and cheap (they won't accept any notes over $5 - be warned) but we found them to be a bit hit and miss so ended up spending a lot of money on cabs. Marcella and Meredith were great hosts though and we found their guide/Bucket List of Austin invaluable! Thank you both for opening your home to us :)