Melissa and her family were extremely kind and inviting. The room was comfortable and clean and the rest of the house was well-kept. We were invited to "make ourselves at home" and knew it was not lip service.

The dogs in the house are friendly and quiet. I was happy to have them around missing my own dog at home. No issues whatsoever.

Buses to and from were easy to get to. Short taxi ride out of downtown as well.

Melissa offered advice on local restaurants and tips on getting around. We were so busy with SXSW we didn't get a chance to spend enough time with our hosts but every moment we interacted was delightful. If I come back to Austin and need a place to stay I would definitely get in touch with Melissa again.

Thanks again!