Joe and Susan's place was absolutely perfect for our first trip to Austin. The photos, while great, don't even do it justice. It was clean, spacious, tastefully decorated, and had everything we needed and more. Plenty of towels, fridge stocked with water, plenty of coffee, and other breakfast items. The bottle of red waiting for us on arrival was such a nice touch especially after a long day of traveling (and lost luggage).
Joe and Susan were so thoughtful and accommodating. Checked in on us from time to time, offered up suggestions as we needed them, and when hearing that I lost my luggage on arrival Joe had a toothbrush, toothpaste, and other essentials ready for me. We couldn't have asked for better hosts!
The location is great. About a 10 minute walk to the Rainey St. area and under 10 minutes to the nearest bike share station. For any first timers to Austin I would definitely recommend biking. For $8/day you can bike and explore the entire city in just a few hours, not to mention get a great workout! Exploring Austin by bike was our favorite part of the trip and Joe and Susan's place was in a perfect location to start and end your day.
Next time I return to Austin I'll definitely be looking to stay at Joe and Susan's place again!