My boyfriend and I traveled to Austin for a UT football game and stayed at the Urban Cottage. We can't say enough about how wonderful our experience was! The place was adorable and the location was unbeatable; a quick walk to downtown 6th, Rainey Street (our favorite), East Austin, and a ton of great bars/restaurants/coffee shops. We rented a 3 day B-cycle pass and explored the city that way - highly recommend doing that. Melissa set out city maps, bus schedules, and a long list of recommendations for things to do/eat/drink in the area. A tip for guests who are flying into Austin, take the 100 metro bus from the airport. It's $1.75 per person and makes multiple stops downtown, one of which is only about a 10 minute walk from the cottage.
The home was secure in the back yard of the homeowners, and had a custom lock for our private entry. Inside, the cottage was clean, comfortable, and well stocked with bathroom supplies and some light kitchen snacks. We'll definitely stay here again when we revisit Austin!