5-stars all around for the apartment and for John and Melissa. They were extremely welcoming when we arrived, gave us a tour of the unit, and left a whole bunch of great suggestions for things to do in Austin. The apartment was the perfect size for two people, very comfortable with all the amenities we needed. And they even provided a work desk with power for laptops and speakers for iPhone/Pandora. They thought of everything for this unit.

The Zilker neighborhood is a great base for exploring Austin with quick car access to shopping, restaurants, and outdoor activities like Barton Springs and watersports on the lake. There are walkable options with easy access to public transportation but Austin is a very car-friendly city so we'd suggest having a car for easy exploration.