We loved our experience at the SoCo Cottage. The location really was perfect--there's tons of good dining, coffee shops, bars, etc within a few blocks and we didn't need to rent a car to get around the rest of the city between the bus, bikes and uberx.

Chris is definitely a superhost! He was kind enough to pick us up and drop us off to the airport and gave us a brief tour of the neighborhood with his recommendations. Really helped us get our bearings and know which direction to venture off.

The photos and description of the cottage are dead on--it's cute and still rustic with lots of space and little amenities (coffeemaker, iron, full kitchen). Chris also left event listings, travel books, coupons etc. and could steer us towards good day trips.

I definitely think that staying here was the best way to experience Austin. Staying in a hotel or downtown apartment would have felt so sterile compared to this and we would not have had those local touches. If we go back to Austin, I would definitely love to stay again.