This home is fantastic! As my first AirBnB experience, I am so happy I picked this as my rental to stay in after running a multi-day conference at UT.
Prior to arriving, Arif was very responsive to the few questions I sent his way, and was quick to respond as well. He was also very accommodating when I asked to check in two hours early.
The house is very easy to get to, and the instructions for entry are very clear. Upon walking into the house, you will feel like you’re in a Pinterest board - but not, like, uncomfortably so. It’s decorated impeccably, with cute and cozy little touches everywhere that make you feel at home and welcome.
The WiFi code is immediately available on the kitchen counter, along with snacks and there are local-brand mineral waters in the fridge, along with some ginger ale and bottled still water. There is a central AC system that is very easy to use and change to your liking, and an easy to use control panel in each bedroom for the fans and overhead light. The washer and dryer are similarly easy to use but also have all kinds of fancy settings if you need to wash your Lulu Lemons or a ball gown or something. All in all, everything is very user-friendly and pretty stupid-proof!
I love that the two bedrooms have differing design aesthetics. I stayed in the “white” room, and my friend in the “grey.” My bed was SO cozy, and the sheets were hotel-quality. There are electrical outlets in convenient locations in the bedroom, and a thing has been added to the one closest to the bed that lets you plug in standard plugs as well as USB cords for chargers, etc. My friend loved her room as well and said her bed was crazy comfortable as well. Her room also had a full-length mirror, which we shared, as my bedroom had no mirrors (but it did have a very well-sized desk).
The bathroom is nicely sized, and features lovely smelling hand soap, salon-quality bottles of moisturizing shampoo and conditioner, Dial and Neutrogena brand body washes (so you don’t have to pack those) and designer name-brand, fluffy white towels and wash cloths that looked brand new. The light control panel has several fun options, including a night-light setting, which was a nice touch.
The living room has a comfortable mid-century style L shaped couch with plenty of pillows, a blanket, a huge TV with Roku set up and board games. We took advantage of the Roku, which was easy to figure out.
We very much enjoyed our stay there, and I think the price of the house for what you get staying there is beyond fair. I would stay here again in a hot second and suggest Arif’s place to anyone staying in Austin. That is, unless I’m staying at the same time, upon which, back off, because it’s mine!