Stay here, stay here, stay here. Lois' place is colorful, over the top artsy, creative, fun, funky and completely magical. Lois is down to earth, chill, warm and full of helpful suggestions. She is definitely the QUEEN of keeping Austin weird and wonderful. If you are into energetic healing, she clears the space, and you will find it lovely, healing and peaceful to stay in. If you aren't into that- that's FINE, Lois is an open minded and welcoming soul. Her home is on a quiet street in a neighborhood of small and mid-sized homes, walking distance to excellent restaurants, a coffee bar, juice bar, a bike rental, glorious and varied Zilker park (spring fed pool, mini choo-choo train rides, canoe rentals, huge level lawns for frisbee or yoga, running and bike trails, a botanical garden, a sculpture garden, a nature center and a museum). The neighborhood is just South of the river, and a very short drive to SOCO or 6th street. Don't stay here if you need a real bed (she has futons), a full kitchen (you'll have a mini-fridge and a water dispenser), a tub (there is a small clean shower in a cool red and black bathroom with tons of towels, soaps, shampoos and lotions), if you are too urban to wake up to bird song, or you need the security and lack of adventure of a boring cookie cutter chain hotel chain.