This place was very cute. You could definitely tell it was a newly renovated home. It would be a great place for a couples trip if you wanted to be close to the city.
My few issues with the spot...the fact that the yard had not been maintained all year long. No grass, just crazy weeds that were very tall and out of control. We brought a dog and didn’t feel like we could just let him go outside.
The other big issue is the fact that this part of Austin is currently being gentrified so there are a lot of areas in the neighborhood and even the street that don’t feel safe. (Specifically the house next door).
Every time you drive in and out of the neighborhood you pass a corner store where a large group of people are constantly loitering and eyeing you down as you drive. This made for a rough first impression. The house was fenced, which was nice. It also had a small gate that you could close. The fence was short though, and the neighbors could easily see into the yard. Honestly, the neighbor next door was the real problem and is why we didn’t feel safe during our stay. At odd times throughout the day random cars would stop at his house. This is when he proceeded to play very loud bass. They would make exchanges and then leave. The bass was so heavy our entire house would shake. We also happened to notice an ankle bracelet indicating the neighbor may be on house arrest. This happened multiple times throughout the day and really made me feel unsafe. I also felt like people could easily get into the yard and unfortunately the blinds are see through so we felt a lack of privacy and security. The house across the street and multiple other houses in the neighborhood were very nice but they all had security systems and cameras in place. This may be a good idea to give guests an extra sense of security.
All that to say, Shelby was great and very attentive. It really isn’t her fault but I would suggest adding security and better locks. Also, better blinds that you can’t see through. This place would be a great place to stay if you had a couple guys with you. As far as kids or ladies, would not recommend at this time. In a few years I’m sure it will be very different. I really did love the house and enjoyed our stay. I just really wish I felt safer.