We never met James, but we were fortunate enough to meet his wife who stopped by to drop off a few items for our stay, including sheets for one of the beds. The washer wasn't working, which wasn't a problem for us. And, having new sheets was quite nice! She even brought a bottle of wine and a couple of snacks.
The house was quaint and perfect for 3 of us. Location was incredible! We were in town for the Formula 1 race, and being east of the interstate was convenient for getting down there in a timely manner. At the end of each day, we were pretty tired but luckily James' place is just a block away (walking distance!) from multiple restaurants. All were delicious. Also a good place to be if you want to tour the University of Texas. The campus is in walking distance...but not many students frequent the area, and the neighborhood is fairly quiet. Highly recommend staying here! We hope to stay if we return next year for the race.