So everything they say about Hart is true. He's an amazing host, who's thought about everything (and I mean e v e r y t h i n g) to make the studio as homely as possible. It really feels like a home, and private.
Hart is totally communicative and service minded as well. When the help didn't turn up before my check in he left me money for breakfast. The next day he went to the store himself and bought me groceries for the rest of my stay. His recommendations for cafes and restaurants turned out to be spot on.
And he's a nice guy, if you get the time to chat with him.
I stayed for one week during SXSW and the location couldn't be beaten. Outside of the madness downtown, right in the middle of lovely east Austin. Small beer joints and food trucks at every corner, but with a laid back vibe and the street the studio's on was really quiet. Got this great veggie-cafe Counter Culture just a block away, try their beet-mushroom-walnut-burger and thank me afterwards.
The bike easily took me wherever I wanted to go around town (approx 10-15 minutes downtown, and close to the lovely bike trail) and the only time I felt the need to take a cab/ride share was from/to the airport.
The place is perfect for solo travellers or couples, or whoever wants to feel like a local more than a tourist (and who doesn't?). By far my best Airbnb-experience.
Thanks.