I live in Austin, but needed somewhere to stay while getting some work done on my house. The host was super responsive - I had a delay in arrival and he was able to accommodate a new check-in with little notice.
As an Austinite, I don't go downtown too often due to the traffic. That's why it was nice to stay at a condo in the middle of the most popular area in the city, with tons of shopping and dining within a few hundred yards on South Congress and South 1st. For the vegetarians out there, I suggest Bouldin Creek Cafe, which is within a reasonable walking distance. It's also conveniently right by the famous Welcome to Austin postcard mural for the insta crowd.
If you're adventurous, downtown is a short bike ride or a long walk away, but I enjoyed spending time on SoCo and didn't leave the immediate area at all. And a HUGE positive (especially in the middle of summer in Texas) is the great well-kept swimming pool! Will definitely stay here again if I need to get out of the house for a while or am looking for a staycation in the city. Thanks again!