After my second stay at Mariah Rae’s Aloha Studio, I am even more blown away by the location and her hospitality. Every step walking toward the back yard was like stepping onto a private Caribbean island. It’s a quiet, charismatic neighbor, yet a short walk to downtown’s food, beverage, and music scene. And it’s an even shorter walk to the BEST taco truck in Austin. Veracruz was recommended by Mariah Rae, and I’ve yet to find better. I didn’t rent a car this time and it was easy to get around on foot or by Uber & Lift.
The Aloha Studio is so tranquil. She really did create a beach oasis in the backyard (which was the room’s front yard). Sand between your toes, bamboo plants, beautiful flowers, a jungle of plants filled with singing birds, and even a hammock & a palm tree! The room itself just got an awesome upgrade. And beyond the beautiful view from the room, I was blown away by Mariah Rae’s attention to detail. Everywhere I looked you would see a flowering plant, a shell, a bamboo embellishment, or some other special thoughtful touch. There is not one place I could stand without finding 360 degrees of beachfront eye candy. The deck off the room is a great place to relax and take in all the tranquil surroundings. And then there is the breathtaking, custom-built red rock hot tub and swimming pool, complete with a romantic cascading waterfall.
Just awesome! Can’t wait to come back again!