The Great:
-Location, location, location- unbeatable 2 minute walk to South Congress Ave, close to bars, restaurants, and quintessential Austin shopping
-Chad is an extremely responsive host
-The home is a great layout and size for a family, the backyard is wonderful for evening drinks while the kids search for critters
-The home was very clean
The Needs Improvement:
-This is an owner occupied home, which was not included in the listing description when we booked. The main bedroom and bathroom are full of the owner’s personal items.
(We as a matter of preference never rent a home that is owner occupied- the listing should be updated to include this)
-The fridge was partially filled with Chad’s dinner leftovers. I found this extraordinarily off-putting. I texted Chad after we checked in as I was concerned guests were still at the home, and he was apologetic and surprised about my concerns. My sense is that he means well, but there is a disconnect of what a professional family expects from a rental vs. 20 somethings looking to party.