Overall had a good experience. Found this place to be affordable for the location, less than 15 minutes to drive to most of the major sites of Austin. For a place to just wind down and sleep, I would recommend.
Though the area might seem a little sketchy, I think it was fine. Its definitely an old building that could use a lot of tlc outside, but once inside-my group of three girls still felt safe with the double locks on the door.
The interior was nice and clean. We appreciated the extra towels, linen, snacks, and even toiletries provided. The space heaters were nice too when it got unexpectedly cold.
Just some fyis
•The parking lot in front of the place is small, but its free and I was always able to find a space. Its a one way drive, and super tight spaces. You might have a hard time if you have a large car or you’re a bad parker like me.
•This unit was the first one to the left once you go up the main staircase. The stairwell to the second floor seems super old and rickety, not like it was going to fall apart but it still moved and creaked with every step, so you could hear it from inside the apartment when others were walking on it.
•The water in the shower takes a while to get hot, but it does, you just have to be patient. The water pressure is also pretty low if that’s something you care about, we didn’t really-but it would literally take forever if you wanted to fill up the tub for kids.
•The queen beds and futons were very comfortable, the bunk beds were not.
•It’s definitely not something the host can control, and it probably won’t happen all the time, but there were several men sat outside late at night and just talked loudly, for several hours, even until midnight for the two nights that we stayed. The walls are thin and this apartment is the first one near the stairs, so you could hear everything. I’m not sure if the if they were guests as well or tenants though.
•Limited power outlets for plugging in devices since lamps and ac units took up half of them.
Even with all that, I would still recommend to anyone for a short stay as long as you’re staying for the city, not the hotel.