I booked Derek & Shirley's place very last minute as I was heading into Austin with my dog. They were helpful and very communicative. I arrived at night and had some trouble finding the unit, but after some back and forth they were able to FaceTime me and help me find the unit, which was very much appreciated. I didn't find the neighborhood to be particularly walkable, but the drive to downtown, East Austin, South Congress and the lake were all pretty short (those were just the areas I happened to visit). The inside of the apartment itself is very clean and the beds were very comfortable. The rest of the complex didn't feel quite as polished as the unit. I didn't check out the pool so I can't speak to that. One thing to note is that the shower heads were very low, so taller people might not find it the most comfortable. Parking was easy which was a plus, and I enjoyed grabbing coffee and breakfast tacos from the Buzz Mill just a short drive down the street. Overall, the unit felt like a good value. The pet fee felt quite high to me (I paid $150 for 3 nights with my small dog) but would otherwise stay there again. I do appreciate the option to be able to bring my dog, though, and I understand that they involve extra risk/cleaning.