I came with my dog, Julian, for January to get out of the polar cold in Minnesota, where icy pavement makes it hard to walk outside in winter. The apartment had everything I needed for the month, even including a fully fenced yard so Julian could safely sunbathe in the grass or play with Sarah's dog.
Sarah's place is in a great neighborhood, with several of Austin's wonderful areas for dog walks (Pease Park, Johnson Creek, Shoal Creek, and a fenced off-leash park among them) in walking distance, and others, like Lady Bird Lake and the Barton Creek Greenbelt, a short drive away. It's also very convenient to numerous stores and restaurants (several within walking distance), the university, museums, and major roads to everywhere.
Sarah is a lovely host who respects your privacy, while being super-responsive if you need assistance. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. So did Julian!