Carol and Darrel were very welcoming and kind. Since we were on the road driving, I was unsure of my check in time, and even though we arrived pretty late, they were there to greet us. Carol was very flexible and communicative. We immediately felt welcome in their home. It seems they both have an encyclopedic knowledge of Austin, and they were very willing to share that knowledge, and answer any questions I had about where to eat, drink, listen to music, and which sites to see. The house was very clean, with fresh linens, towels, etc. It is a little bit outside the downtown area, but easily accessible by bus (30 minutes)or driving (10 minutes).