I've never met Steve but I think we could be friends. We arrived at 2 AM after a long day of travel & festival-going. The residence was easy to find and the entrance to the house was well-lit. Inside we found a charming, efficient tiny house with good coffee (Pete's), sugar, 1/2 & 1/2, a couple of lone star beers and a white wine blend in the fridge. It's the little touches that turn a good experience into a fantastic one. Some aspects were a bit rustic (for example, a cement floor & ad hoc pieces of carpet) but make no mistake: all the important components were here: extremely comfortable bed, pillows & soft sheets, awesome shower (Steve was not kidding), coffee, wine & fruit. Although the 'shed' (as it seems to be called by those who love it) is in the backyard, it is very private: in part because of the architecture & design. I loved this space! Efficient, functional & comfortable. And it was out-fitted with everything we needed: earplugs, GOOD shampoo, a beach mat & camp chair & things we didn't need but you might: a cooler, umbrellas, contact info for the nearest urgent care & a fire extinguisher.
We never met Steve but he was very responsive when we couldn't find the combination lock for the bikes. He did check in from time to time (via text, which is how I like to communicate). The neighborhood was quiet, nice & close to many of the places we love in Austin: Barton springs, the riverfront & Zilker Park. I hope we get the chance to stay here again!