I just spent a solo month here and spent a lot of time wondering just what made this place feel so special. One major factor involves scale. This sweet casita has all of the standard spaces that one would expect as well as a great little private covered patio. But each area is sized so that it feels quite comfortable. The vaulted ceilings, fantastic woodwork, photographs, and a host of small touches combine to make it seem both airy and connected to the surrounding urban woodland. I actually felt that I could live here for years. It's plenty large enough for a couple as well. The kitchen is well-equipped and everything works well. The queen bed is comfy and there's plenty of storage- the owners don't store any of their personal belongings here. Shower has good water pressure. If one is inclined to write there is a great work space. The Google Fiber TV was easy to use. Just like at home, every game or show was taped, then viewed without commercials. Location is always crucial. Travis Heights is a lovely neighborhood with a lot of well-designed, unique homes. It's quiet but an easy walk into the core areas. East 6th, South Congress, Rainey Avenue, the University area, Zilker Park, and the river walk are all within an easy walk. I had a bike and car but almost always walked. The place is oriented in a way that provides woodland views from every window. The hosts home is just a few steps away but one would never know it from inside as no windows are pointed that way. A little brook runs just a few feet from the patio. While in the heart of a major city it almost felt like staying in a campground. One unexpected bonus was the fact that laundry facilities- free of charge yet -are right next door. And while Charlotte is very open about the fact that one might encounter insects that didn't turn out to be a big deal at all. Never saw an ant and only saw one tiny spider. A cockroach was found about once every 4-5 days but they were always dead and on the floor. Never saw any scurrying around or on the counters. Given how close the unit is to wilderness it was pretty amazing that they were such a minor issue. The house is very well insulated. I never had to run heat or AC during the entire time ( mid November to mid December ). Simply opening or closing windows was all it took to stay comfortable . Only one problem was encountered in the course of a month. The Google Fiber feed was disrupted in a way that required the owners' involvement to fix. Unfortunately, this happened on Thanksgiving, shortly before the Viking / Lion football game that I'd planned my day around. But Charlotte was on the scene immediately and made sure everything was taken care of. She was very laid back and classy from...