Carla's place was a good fit for me, given my needs were more utilitarian than aesthetic or romantic . I had an approx 2-week stay in Austin. Couldn't afford, for the same time period, the tony Austin downtown or midtown flats that rival or beat short-term rentals found in Paris, Shanghai or San Francisco, e.g., so I went North Loop, a fairly nondescript and mundane area of Austin.
Nevertheless, Carla's place was a good fit for my needs. Small, self-contained, comfortable. Carla was good enough to make a grocery run before I arrived to pick up a few items I felt would make my arrival more homey. There was coffee - greatly appreciated - and a few other items which she picked up (fruit, bread, cheese, ham) and I paid for. Grateful for that.
Carla is well commended for immediate phone, text and email responses to questions and minor issues that arose during my stay. A good communicator.
Only one caveat: And this is not at all a criticism, but a well-meaning comment. The bed is very soft and for those of you who need a firm mattress, the bed may cause back problems, as it did for me. I sleep on a very firm mattress at home and in most hotels when I travel, but after the first night on a soft bed mattress, I had severe lower-back problems. Again, it is not the fault of the bed, but rather my back. The good news is I have learned now to ask about mattresses next time I book on Airbnb! Ha ha!. So, for those of you who love soft mattresses, Carla's place is for you! And for those of you who have back issues, sleep on the floor! Ha ha!
All in all, I was very comfortable at Carla's and given the location and price, I highly recommend it for both short-term and mid-to-long-term stays!