I am an avid Airbnb-er - I've stayed all over the world in places like London, Egypt, Canada, Mexico, Greece, Puerto Rico, France, Ibiza, Sri Lanka and all over the USA, but nothing I have experienced anywhere else in the world prepared me for the amazing experience I had at Cassie's Place in Austin, TX.
To start off with, Cassie actually cares and responded to emails and messages quickly, which is a welcome change from the normal. It's hard being in a new place with unfamiliar surroundings, and Cassie made sure I had directions, local sights, local bus and transportation info + more, all before I got there - it was awesome. I felt like a local before I even arrived.
The location was awesome, it is close to the main road and easy to find with the directions she gave me. The drive into Austin center is only a mere 10/15 minutes, so it was perfect for me.
On arrival, the suite was sparkly clean, the beds freshly made and the apartment gleaming - really impressive. Cassie gave me a tour and showed me the private patio, the expansive backyard (with hammocks, a screened-in man cave, swings along the river and a sweet fire pit) and gave me some general guidelines - it was like staying with a thoughtful friend, it was just perfect.
The suite itself is very cute and well decorated, with 2 good sized bedrooms (very comfortable beds), a main living area, a private bathroom and kitchen. Everything is very new and fresh, from the towels to the kitchen counters and new appliances, it is just perfect and well looked after.
Entrance to the suite is via a private patio with a fancy electronic keypad that makes sure you can always have access and have no keys to lose. There is ample parking onsite and I never had trouble getting a space.
There is a very cute dog & cat in the main house that are incredibly precious and were very well mannered. I loved coming home at the end of the day to see Finley waiting for me at the gate or in the main house lounge, he's such a little cutie.
A big highlight of the trip was meeting several other Airbnb travelers from different countries and having fantastic conversations over breakfast and in the evenings in the main house. Obviously, we could have chosen to stay in our little suite apart, but getting to know Cassie, as well as other people and their stories, is part of the Airbnb charm and model.
I can't say enough about what a great experience we had in Austin, and if you're considering staying here I urge you to do it immediately.