My husband + I rented Rachel's home for about two months and I can't say enough good things about our stay!
Location — We wanted to stay somewhere a bit more remote + get to experience Austin's Hill Country. This house was perfect. It's situated about 25 minutes from downtown Austin (can be up to 45 during peak traffic). It's on about 4 acres that are mostly private throughout the day. There are so many great spots to sit outside to enjoy coffee in the mornings without the sounds of city noise. The neighbors have horses, you can walk right up to the fence to say hello! There is a shopping center close by that has restaurants, a hardware store, and the grocery store is less than a 10 minute drive.
Work Setup — My husband + I work remotely. There is one desk in the house but it's not in it's own room. Just FYI if you have a lot of calls on Zoom! We ended up setting up a second table in the bedroom since we were staying for a long time. The wifi was great and we never had any issues with connectivity / service.
Living — Rachel really knows how to make a space feel homey + comfortable. From the furnishings to the blankets, everything was so cozy and we felt at home in the space. There's a huge couch + TV, perfect for movie watching!
Bedroom — The bedroom was equipped with sound machines + blackout curtains. Honestly, my husband + I were both noting how we had great sleep throughout our whole time here. Huge closet to store all of your belongings!
Kitchen — The kitchen is great for a short term stay, but it's not ideal for cooking due to limited counter space, no dishwasher or pantry. It was equipped with everything you need to cook (pots, pans, dishes, etc). There's also a Keurig coffee maker which made morning coffee super convenient.
Communication — Rachel + her husband Jon were so awesome throughout our whole time. Anytime we needed something, they were super responsive + would get back to us right away. Incredible hosts!!
Pets — We have been traveling with our pets, and Rachel was very kind to accommodate them. Our dogs LOVED running around outside in the mornings.
Overall — Don't wait to book, you'll be glad you did!