I met Kimberly briefly at check-in, and she was very kind and amenable.
The place was spotless and welcoming, with great calming colors and nice artful touches. It’s very affordable for that part of Austin, so I was ready to put up with some unforeseen catch, but I needn’t have been.
Everything is thoughtfully arranged to be lived in while still looking great. The mattress was very comfortable, and the pillows were fluffy and fresh (I can’t stand an old, flat pillow).
The shower worked great, with very responsive hot water. The kitchen and BR are small but very serviceable. If I could have stayed there with my wife, we’d have probably got groceries and saved a few bucks by cooking.
The location is great. About 25 min ride from Austin airport in light traffic. About 8 min drive to Austin Convention Center (I was there for SXSW), or a very pleasant 1.5 mile walk. I made the walk morning and night, going through a small but well-lit park along the way, where the BEAUTIFUL Texas Capital Building stands. There were always people, cars, and street lights. I never felt remotely threatened (I am a short skinny guy for frame of reference). Side benefit, you can walk past dozens of great bars and restaurants along the way.
You’re far enough from the noise of downtown that you won’t hear the late night parties. Some people came in later than me to neighboring apartments, so I did use a simple noise machine app on a 3 hour timer to help me sleep through the night uninterrupted.
If I visited Austin again, I’d hope to stay in this exact same place.
Thank you, Kimberly!