We had never visited Austin so did not know the area at all. Ryan was a great host. Replied immediately when I emailed with questions. House is in a great location, walking distance to hip South Congress and downtown. My daughter was attending SXSW and the neighborhood was perfect. Tons of restaurants nearby. The house is a very comfortable small bungalow. What surprised me was how well equipped the large kitchen was for cooking meals at home. The fenced yard was a welcome sanctuary for us and our dog. We would definitely stay there again.