Mariah-Rae’s place is a fantastic place to be if you like the city feel, but also occasionally need an escape from it. I am very much that way and being able to hang out in her yard and suntan when I needed some space from the busy downtown area was clutch when it came to making our vacation restful and relaxing; all while still being able to experience downtown Austin. The indoor space is small, but we really didn’t spend much time there and it was perfect for what my husband and I needed. When we were there, we were mostly by the pool or hot tub. The AC unit worked amazingly well overnight - we actually got chilly! The house is located in a cute neighborhood within walking distance of Rainey Street, Veracruz food truck and La Barbecue, so we barely needed to pay for any Ubers. All of Mariah-Rae’s suggestions for things to do and places to eat were great. She was always accessible as the host to answer any questions, but she was never overbearing, and we LOVED seeing her pups!! This was our first ever AirBnB experience so I was nervous and had lots of questions, but she was very patient and understanding. She even went out and bought us local barbecue sauce from the store because I had mentioned wanting to find some to bring home to my parents. All around, this vacation was so much better for us because of Mariah-Rae and her beautiful home! Thank you, Mariah-Rae!