Alice is a very good host. She responds quickly to inquiries which is my number one priority when booking lodging. She is very friendly and checked on us several times during our stay, but she was not intrusive. The location is very convenient to I-35 and is only a few blocks off the interstate. I was concerned there would be road noise, but it was not a problem. The split-unit heating/cooling system worked great, and there were extra electric heaters in the closet for the bedroom and bath. The outdoor deck is very nice and a great place to relax after working all day or driving in the inevitable Austin traffic. The kitchen is quite nice with a full size refrigerator and good quality sink and oven/range. There were important starter items such as coffee, creamer, and ice. There were many amenities in the bathroom in case you didn't bring your own - soaps, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, etc. The location is in an area that is undergoing some transformation as older houses are being renovated or upgraded to larger, more expensive places. It is close to the downtown - about 15 minutes during non-rush hour periods. We spent a lot of time in north Austin which was about 20 - 30 minutes away. Street parking is not a problem - there are plenty of places and no meter requirements. We felt very safe in this area. It is very residential. We would stay here again.