Our stay at Kelans place was nothing short of wonderful. He was an excellent host, with exceptional response times and pleasantly friendly communication. Check-in was seamless and he was generous with check-out as well (a perk that truly sets apart a great host).
The location is really nice as it is so close to the interstate to allow for fairly quick travel in all directions of the city. Being on the eastside, you are a quick drive or bike ride to some fun spots like De Nada, Kinda Tropical, Justines, Jacobys, Central Machine Works and JuiceLand. The neighborhood is quiet and enjoyable for walks. Its a quick bike ride or walk to Austin Bouldering Project if you want a gym or yoga studio during your stay, with a brewery attached as well.
The interior is very nice and updated. The space has great energy, it felt very calming and relaxing. Highly recommend for a month+ stay and working remotely. The second bedroom includes a nice standing desk and comfortable chair and the main bedroom has a table and chair for an additional work space, which is a great perk.
The closet in the main bedroom is nice and spacious and has shelves to put out your clothes. For the traveler that cooks- the kitchen appliances are wonderful, there are not a ton of dishes, bakeware or spices but most of the bases are covered. The house comes equipped with cleaning products, body & hair wash, even new toothbrushes & toothpaste for guests. The first aid kit is much appreciated as not everyone has that and its really nice to have in a pinch.
The photos don’t depict the space at the present moment in terms of furniture/style, however Kelans personal style and design of the house is wonderful. His artwork is fantastic and all the little pieces, assumingly from his travels, bring a wonderful sense of warmth and culture.
The backyard is great for stargazing at night stars as there aren’t any buildings behind the house. We did notice some beeping/construction type sounds in the mornings from the lot behind the house, some days you could hear more than others. You are away from city noise though and I think that says more.
Kelan was kind enough to offer his bike to explore the city which was such a treat. There is a great bike trail along the park nearby! He even went so far as giving us tickets he wasn’t using to an Austin FC game! Additionally, I left something after check-out and Kelan reached out and made retrieving the item a breeze.
Loved the stay, highly recommend and hope to stay again!