Sylvia's place was clean and cozy. I felt very safe because you go through two gates to get to the apartment, plus she has dogs. The best part was the location - right on the edge of downtown, close enough to walk if you like or you can head up to the corner and catch the bus. Definitely check out the bus schedule - we found Austin's public transportation to be great and really cheap - 2$ for an all day pass. Sylvia was friendly and helpful, gave us some great advice for finding real Austin food. And she has a drawer full of menus and flyers and local buying guides, and some classic VHS for when you want to chill out after a long day of exploring Austin. Highly recommend.