I compare my stay with Carrol and Darrol as a trip visiting close friends or family. It was that good. The room was amazing ( comfortable bed)--I loved the desk and lovely corner window. Darrol gave me great suggestions and provided me with maps and useful information about downtown Austin. Carrol shared useful travel tips and directions-- making this trip much smoother. The location is fantastic, its about a 10 min walk from a mall that has great restaurants and coffee shops- also close to mueller park ( a great place to relax and take a stroll ), your a 15 min drive away from LBJ Library, UT, Texas Capitol & bullock Museum. The downtown Bus line is about 3 blocks from the house. The neighborhood is safe and quiet. Carrol and Darrol had the coffee pots ready and brewing very early in the morning ( us NYC folks live on coffee), something I greatly appreciated. You both were the most amazing host, it was a great pleasure to stay with you guys. Bless