A peaceful, convenient home base for our first trip to Austin. Cynthia and Jim were such welcoming hosts, greeting me and my husband shortly after we arrived to offer local recommendations and a plate of fresh-baked blueberry banana bread (it's as good as everyone says it is!). Yet we had plenty of privacy in the quiet, well-stocked studio. There are more restaurants within walking distance than we could hit in three days – guess we'll have to plan a return visit!