The place was fantastic, and Marilyn definitely earns the title of superhost. She was out of town while we were staying there, but she was quick to answer calls and texts and had another person taking care of the house that we could contact if need be. The house is cozy, just enough room for a couple on a getaway - it also has a Nespresso machine, which was a godsend. The area is nice, with a couple of restaurants and bars within walking distance, like Magnolia Cafe and the Mean Eyed Cat bar. You're also a 10 minute walk to the Colorado River and an underpass that can take you to Zilker Metropolitan Park. Lyfts and Ubers into the downtown area cost about 8 dollars on average, which is super reasonable for a growing city like Austin.