I was in town seven nights doing archival research, not vacation, so I really needed things to go smoothly. They didn't.
The space is perfect for one or two people. Small studio with kitchen and full or double bed. Plenty of supplies (paper products, garbage bags, etc). It's clean. For central Austin, so close to the university, it's relatively quiet, even on the weekend.
The in-unit washer/dryer did not work. I was told that it would be fixed. It wasn't. I had to go to a laundromat. The hot water stopped working. I was told it was fixed. It wasn't. Those cold showers were a real pain. The dishwasher wasn't anchored, so it leaned forward when I tried to open it, and almost tipped over when I tried to load the bottom rack. The person living above this unit sounded like a stomper. I've lived in apartments for 20+ years and have stayed in more than a few AirBnbs with someone living upstairs, and this was by far the worst. It vibrated the unit. It woke me up in the middle of the night. Maybe the building was rehabbed with no consideration for sound insulation.
In the end I was left feeling like the host didn't care about the quality of my stay, which didn't sit well with me, especially when he owns the entire building of rental units and has a staff. Why get into this business if you're not willing or able to take care of the problems that will naturally arise?
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