I cannot recommend Max and his home highly enough. The neighborhood is adorable, if not within easy walking distance of many things (but Austin is spread out enough that it seems few places are, and we got around fine with Lyft). The space was cozy, roomy and very tidy, and there was even a nice yard area where we could sit outside. The bed was comfortable, and I am very prone to back pain so that means something coming from me.
Max was a wonderful host. He gave us a sheet of paper with clear information on all sorts of things about his home and the area, and he even picked up some groceries for me so I could cook (I paid him back, of course), which was super nice. And the price was absolutely incredible compared to what we would have paid for a hotel!