Two conditions made our stay different than a normal AirBNB stay:
1) We were moving permanently to ATX, so we were looking for housing and had all possessions in a storage unit
2) Winter storm Uri passed through Austin, knocking out power, internet, and cell service citywide for four+ days
Liz and her husband Simon did the following above and beyond providing a place to stay:
1) when I expressed incredulity at the housing market (we were planning to stay here until finding a house, which is impossible right now in ATX), Liz sent me listings along with their pros/cons
2) when the power went out, Liz and her husband provided:
2a) a generator (where do you even get those in apocalyptic times?), and fuel to keep it running
2b) a space heater
2c) food that could be cooked without electricity (our unit's gas range still worked)
2d) local advice on where to get items basic for survival when you're living in a failed state: food, gas, etc.
2e) constant communication about our safety and well-being
Without Liz & Simon's preparation, we would have needed to risk our lives by sleeping through the single-digit cold or driving 15 miles on icy roads to stay with a friend. They are the reason I am warm & comfortable enough to write this review. Their compassion sets the tone for our next chapter in Austin, and at this point I consider them both friends.