This historic house embodies much of what makes Austin unique. It's quaint and funky with plenty of space for a larger group to hang out and stay cool. It was nice to walk around the house and admire the many different nicknacks that add color and a sense of playfulness to the space.

We had a few small glitches during our stay, including a broken air conditioner and a smoke detector in a bedroom that was low on batteries (which meant very loud beeping). The house was very well organized and laid out but could have benefited from a good cleaning.

The neighborhood is up and coming. It still feels a bit desolate but you can find new shops and restaurants within walking distance. I think it will be a much more vivacious neighborhood in the next year or so.

Overall, a great landing place for a big group in Austin.