My stay here was, frankly, perfect. The space itself was really expansive. It felt light, airy, clean, and cozy at the same time. Cynthia is an incredible hostess. I think this is the most "professionally" run AirBnB I've ever experienced. And by that, I mean she's thought of everything, she communicates very thoroughly, the place is extremely well thought-out and appointed, AND she's super friendly and welcoming.
The guest area shares a screened-in porch with the main house. It's a super cute space, with lots of plants- and a coffee maker that they prep each morning so I just had to push a button! Even though the entrance to the guest suite is really close to the back door of the main house, it feels very private.
The interior space was wonderful. I especially loved the tall windows, lots of natural light, and plenty of space to move around. I appreciated the little kitchen area as well as the spacious bathroom.
Another huge plus is the location. I took three walks to Ladybird Lake. It's just a couple blocks away, and to get there I walked through the city's delightful children's garden. Barton Springs is my favorite thing about Austin, and it's a 5 minute drive from Cynthia's. Also, you really can't get any closer to central Austin than this. Add in the character of the Bouldin Creek neighborhood, and it's just ideal.
If I ever decided to become an AirBnB host, I would use Cynthia and this property as the standard. Really well done.
PS- Due to some health issues, I am extremely sensitive to structural mold (makes me super sick). It's hard to find an old place with character that's free of this issue. I'm happy to report that I felt GREAT staying there for 3 days, and everything was very clean and well-maintained.
Thank you!!