My wife and I were looking for an affordable and more private, homey alternative to a hotel for our initial visit to Austin. Ben's apartment in the Holly district proved to be a conveniently located base for our four-day trip. If it had been a bit warmer, we would have taken more advantage of the close proximity to Lady Bird Lake for hiking and biking. As it was, we were minutes away by car from downtown, the UT campus and numerous restaurants, museums and night life. There were several excellent food options within a few blocks, especially some alternative vegetarian/vegan options including Counter Culture on Ceasar Chavez.
The accommodations were very acceptable; the bed was comfy and the bathroom spacious, including a double sink.
Ben greeted us very soon upon our arrival, and was especially respectful of our privacy. He responded quickly to emails and was available to answer questions as needed (though we were pretty resourceful finding things on our own -- Thanks Google Maps!)
I highly recommend Ben's private apartment for any singles or adult couple looking for a good value, convenient location and even some nice amenities like a nicely-stocked Keurig, free Netflix, fast wi-fi and a large walk-in closet.