This Ain’t the Ritz
We booked the house for the week of SxSW, a week were Austin home owners get a little $$$ crazy and it is almost impossible to find something affordable. Good for us Greg kept the markup very reasonable.
The location is perfect; a quiet street in a fine neighborhood with bars and restaurants around the corner and 6th street only a 30 minute walk.
The beds, one large twin and two singles, were clean and comfortable even for us being 6 feet 2. Spacious bedrooms, one has a television. The shower had plenty of hot water and the bathroom sink and toilet were clean. The (large) towels smelled fresh. The central heater worked (it can be cold in March). Fast wifi worked flawless.
But don’t expect the Ritz: the walls have cracks and there is loose plaster on the bedroom wall, the carpet on the porch prevented us from falling through. The window frames have known better days and the mosquito screens will not stop any mosquito anymore. About cleanliness... light switches are usually the dirtiest spot in any home and yes we found them to be very dirty. Same for the finger stains on the doors and door frames, the dust on top of the coffee machine, the worn curtains in the living room and last but not least the very dusty ceiling fans...We took some paper towels and cleaned the place as much as possible which worked for us. The kitchen is packed with utensils and tools, we didn't use any. Bottom line: it needs a good spring cleaning.
The place is charming but old and worn; it’s good to see that repairs are in progress because it is a fine house at a perfect spot!