I definitely recommend staying at Thomas' place if you're visiting Austin! The apartment is located in a nice, quiet neighborhood not too far from anything. We felt completely safe walking around at night. The bed was really comfortable and it was nice having the wall AC Unit for when it was warmer. We took the Metro Bus/Rail system everywhere which was super inexpensive and the nearest stops were only a few minutes walk away. Fat Cats is about a ten minute walk away and has the best coffee/pastries + vegan options. Thomas is a great host who has really thought of everything, from coffee, sun block, and umbrellas, to make your stay amazing.