Erin and Lynn were very responsive and welcoming. We didn't meet Erin in person, but Lynn was very friendly. Their dog, Snack, seemed sweet, though we only saw him through the window as we came and went. The neighborhood is residential, with private homes and big backyards. The lofted studio is exactly as it appears in the pictures. The hosts left detailed info about the place and great extensive recommendations.
Unfortunately, the weather in Austin during our stay was not great. It was cold and sometimes rainy -- which also wasn't the ideal weather for a stay in this studio. Though the studio has a pretty intense gas heater (with very clear instructions left by the hosts!), the heat rises immediately -- leaving the lofted bed area very cosy, but the "downstairs" main area just as cold as the outside, which didn't make hanging out in the space that easy. We imagined that visiting this studio would be great during warm days when you can enjoy sitting on the deck and taking in the greenery of the surrounding yards, etc, and wished we were in Austin during that time of year.
Also a note that the kitchen area (small sink and counter, no stove) and bathroom were both small - which isn't a big deal if you're planning to spend a lot of time eating elsewhere. We didn't need to use it, but great that they provide a washing machine.