Cecily's place is in a fantastic location, just a stone's throw away from anything you'd like to do in Austin. Lyft fare was about $15 each way to and from the airport, which is a steal. The window A/C unit worked great throughout the entire trip, and I was cool and comfortable in the room, even with the heat and humidity outside. I hardly ran into Cecily, and it was nice to have my privacy, but she also communicated efficiently through text when it was necessary. The shared bathroom was a slight concern for me at first, but there wasn't a single time where I needed the restroom & it was already occupied. It basically felt like I had the apartment to myself most of the time.
The room was very well equipped for any needs (there was a clothes iron and small ironing board, a fantastically strong hair dryer, etc. in the room). This also meant that there was very little room to unpack my things; most drawers and shelf space were completely full when I arrived. If you are not a light packer, or you do not like living directly out of your suitcase, this shouldn’t be a deterrent! You just may want to ask for some additional armoire space to be cleared out before you arrive (Cecily was extremely accommodating, and I’m sure she would have fulfilled this request, had I asked). Overall, the room was a wonderful “home base” for my first visit to Austin! Would definitely recommend to other solo travelers or couples.