We couldn't have asked for a better host and accommodations. Margaret thought of everything: healthy snacks, croissants with jam, chips and local salsa, orange juice in the frig; paper goods including paper towels, paper dishes, and plastic dinnerware; toiletries in and out of shower.
Margaret was very hospitable, available, and knowledgable about the area since she's lived there for so long. One of the highlights of the trip was spending time with her; we feel like we've gained a friend!
Our accommodations were terrific, providing spacious areas: bedroom, bathroom, closet, living room, and backyard and patio (with charcoal grill that we used one afternoon). Everything was very clean. The decor was pleasant and thoughtful. There was a lot of natural lighting from the windows and nice cross ventilation. We appreciated the convenience of the wi-fi, the laundry appliances, and television to keep up with the news.
The house is in a central location, within about 4-5 miles of everything, including the university, the train, the new Mueller neighborhood with lots of trails, barbecue, restaurants, grocery stores, freeway access, the Capitol, downtown, the list goes on and on. There is a great community coffee house with nightly music a few blocks away. Since we were partially there to consider if Austin would be a good fit for us, it was helpful to live like a local during our stay at Margaret's.