Sarah is a wonderful, hospitable host, and the Shasta is super comfy and cozy. The neighborhood happens to be one of my favorites, and you can walk either around the block to Maudie's for great Tex-Mex or down Lake Austin Blvd. to Mozart's for coffee and pastries on the deck. If you're veg/an, there are a couple of great spots within a short drive north. The basics are close by, too, a big grocery store and bus lines less than a block away. Highly recommend a stay for this peak Austin experience!