I had a fantastic time staying with Leslie. She was a very welcoming host, who'd thought of everything a guest could need. There was a fresh towel, a basket of toiletries, a bundle of Austin maps and guides, and even a portrait with the Wifi name and password waiting for me in my room. The room, itself, had its own front-door which made it easy to come and go whenever I needed to.

Leslie was quite friendly and made me feel at home right away, offering me coffee/tea in the morning and generously sharing some of the baked goods she made. I felt very comfortable hanging out in the living room or kitchen, just playing with her cool dog, Friday, reading a book, or talking to her. Leslie's full of good, funny stories about her students, her music, and her travels. We had many fun conversations and I learned a lot from her.

And the location was ideal. It was close to downtown (~1mi. walk) and made a good launchpad for exploring Austin. And it was also residential, quiet and safe at night so you could sleep easily.

Overall, definitely recommend booking a stay with Leslie. It'll be great!