I had a great stay at Chris's SoCo cottage. As the photos show, it's very stylishly decorated in the quintessential Austin funky Texas bohemian style. And it's a phenomenal location, right between S 1st & S Congress in the SoCo section of ATX. And Chris is a phenomenal host -- extremely friendly and actively involved in making sure his guests are optimized for the best possible visit to Austin. He stocks his kitchen with lots of snacks and treats (including asking for special requests before arrival) and providing lots of maps, reviews and guidebooks inside the unit.
The cottage is spacious and comfortable, and it can easily feel like a home away from home, instead of a temporary hotel-alternative.
However, some key things to flag: during my November stay in Austin, the temperature dropped suddenly from mid-70s to upper-40s -- and that's where the unit struggles as a cottage. There is no insulation in the walls, and so it becomes extremely cold inside as the temps drop outside. Yes, there is an AC/heating window unit in the living room and a (inadequate) space heater in the bedroom, but be prepared to shiver (I slept in 4 layers most nights and still was chilly... and I'm from the Northeast! Also, a space heater inside a wooden cottage screams 'fire hazard' to me.) Also, the Wifi signal can be weak in the cottage (I think the router must be in a separate building on the property?), and the parking behind the cottage can be tricky because of the narrow entrance (I easily parked right in front of the cottage on the street without a problem).
All in all, a great, "very-Austin" place to stay, and one I would recommend easily & happily. Thanks for a great visit!