Michael's modern guesthouse was a wonderful place to land when we arrived to Austin. Visiting from New York, my boyfriend and I had no qualms walking from the home to downtown Austin and even over the Congress bridge. Lots of great bars, coffee shops and dining options are nearby. I would recommend renting a car or bicycles if you're not used to walking 30-1hr to get to the rest of the city - but East Austin is enjoyable on its own!