This is a very cute cottage conveniently located near the Greenbelt and Barton Springs (not walking distance but a short drive or bike). My husband and I lived in the cottage for a month. I teach and he was working remotely. Neil was a generous host who quickly fielded our text messages and worked hard to make sure our needs were met. He is kind and open and we had nice conversations and shared a great meal with him. It was great to find a place where we could have our dog. He was also really understanding that our little dog can be testy. The neighborhood is really nice (great for walking!).
We really like Neil a lot! We also ran into a few snags and we'll share them below so you don't also run into them...
- The kitchen counter is wood, it wasn't fully sealed when we arrived. So, chat with Neal to make sure keep everything dry to avoid any mold forming.
- The internet was not great. I teach on Zoom and my husband had Zoom calls as well and the connection would frequently freeze. My husband took his calls from the front yard, closer to the main house and the router.
- The kitchen was missing a few things (wine opener, spatula, hand towels, other things). We ended up going to our storage unit to get things like more pans, mixing/salad bowls, etc. If you want a full set of kitchen supplies, chat with Neal to make sure you'll have what you need.
- The bathroom did not come with towels or washcloths, so bring them or chat with Neal if you want them provided.
Thanks!