We really enjoyed our stay in Austin! Chris is a great host who goes out of his way to make sure that guests feel welcomed, and are familiar with both the cottage and the neighborhood. The cottage was very clean, furniture and bedding were very comfortable, super nice TV with easy to use Google technology, and the cottage was well stocked with towels, water, coffee, sunscreen and other odds and ends that make you feel at home. My husband and I really enjoyed the South Congress neighborhood with it's many restaurants and shops, and it's close location to downtown. The cottage is located in a quiet neighborhood, and gives a feeling of seclusion despite it's central location. We did not use our car once during our 3 day stay. We were able to either ride our bikes our walk everywhere. All sorts of great restaurants and interesting shops nearby, including a restaurant for breakfast (2 minute walk) and a French bakery (5 minute walk). My favorite attraction was the Hike and Bike Trail that loops the river downtown. We also stopped to take a dip in Barton Springs, which was wonderfully cool and refreshing! I also have to mention Pumpkin and Pecan, the two adorably friendly goats that live behind the cottage. Pecan really likes having his head scratched:) We loved Austin, and staying at the SoCo Cottage was the perfect choice for us!