We stayed for a few weeks and used 2 cabañas at C.´s place. We were settling a couple of freshman at St Edwards University + UT Austin and did not know much about the city or neighborhoods- we got lucky. Great location to get to know Austin and amazing South Congress as well as access the interstate in just 1 or 2 minutes. Also, when heading downtown or 6th Street use Uber- Ubers arrive very fast and it is 5-7 minute drive without having to pay extortionist parking rates, Uber will save you a lot of money if heading downtown for dinner or clubs.
C.´s place is in an upscale safe neighborhood with beautiful homes- went walking late one evening after shameful Tex-Mex consumption (looking at you Guero´s). Parts of the neighborhood were kind of dark despite street lights due to leafy tree canopy, but we felt very safe.
I am not sure what the little cabaña is sound proofed with- but you cannot hear any street noise. Despite a house renovation across the street as soon as the door closed we hear nothing. Plumbing was good- no problems. Showers were hot with good pressure. It was 114 F for a few days- the AC worked great and ceiling fans were a blessing. Hosts are friendly, super helpful and also unobtrusive. Garden is adorable.
There was washer dryer available which I fully expected to use. But we didn't use it because on one of my treks I found a great 24 hour place nearby on South Congress called SpinZone that does wash/dry/fold by the pound and you can pick up same day if dropped before 10am.