After seeing the pics and reading overwhelming positive reviews about this place and its owners, Justin and Becca, I made up my mind to rent it out for a few days to ring in 2015 with some of my friends. The house delivered! The experience was amazing for a group of 8, and then some!

We threw an early NYE house party Tuesday night and had around 12 or so people from Dallas, Houston, and Austin. People moved freely between the kitchen area and the backyard where there was firepit. We are a group of mainly musicians / vocalists, so there were tons of singing and appreciation for the artistic elements of the place. The Alice Neel in the laundry room was both shocking and amazing. The adorable backyard stage calls for outdoor concerts (when the weather is more representative of Texas!). A hot tub would have perfected our backyard experience!

The house felt lived-in so the vibe was exactly what I wanted: warm, inviting, and personal. The expensive-looking bathroom floor (made of pennies!) was among some of the really funky design features of the house. The claw-foot tubs were a treat, though somewhat unfamiliar to a few of our friends and were a little inconvenient when you want to jump in for a quick shower. The kitchen area was pretty spacious, though it could use a microwave, operating instructions for the stove and oven, and sharper knives :)

The beds were comfortable. The heat didn't travel downstairs very well, but the house came with several space heaters that were definitely used! (Weather stripping on the door to the backyard may help better insulate the bedroom and house.) The upstairs is a kid's dream and an adult's oasis for late night conversations with close friends and family over a glass (or bottle) of wine. Coming and going upstairs was definitely easier for shorter folks :) Also, it was very nice to have use of the outdoor gas grill.

Overall our experience was super positive. The house provided us with enough space to move around and co-exist without feeling claustrophobic or completely disconnected from the group. The location is close to everything, including the neighborhood coffee shop, which a few friends said was adorable. If you have a group of chill friends who want a really fun and funky place, check out this house. I can't imagine the loads of fun to be had in this house, on the upstairs outdoor deck, and in the backyard when the weather warms up! Thank you, Justin and Becca, for an experience we will never forget.