I was Edward's first long-term guest in the casita, and stayed for three months after relocating to Austin.

The Pros: Edward and his family are very welcoming! The casita is fully stocked with everything you need, from kitchen spices to incense. It's in a great location (close to great restaurants, shopping, a grocery store, and several bus stops with routes direct to downtown). Edward has a nice garden, and guests are welcome to help themselves to garlic, tomatoes, and other goodies. He and his family are very generous, and often shared meals with me when they were cooking out or had extra food. I'm a bit of an introvert, and they respected my privacy even though I lived just 10 feet from their home.

The Cons: Internet access is through a guest network, so if you bring your own television, devices like Chromecast will not work. The internet connection was spotty, though that situation should improve when Google Fiber is installed in a month or so. Edward and his family were away on vacation for several weeks, resulting in a slower response time with minor emergencies (though this was primarily the fault of the friend they left to handle emergencies in their absence). I would also recommend working out a regular cleaning schedule before you arrive if you are a long term guest.

Overall, I would highly recommend Edward as a host. Though the casita is small, it has everything you need to have a comfortable stay!