Luke and Rachel were great hosts - they provided us with a nice list of nearby restaurants and sites. The room was clean and they provided us with a key to come and go as we pleased. Didn't get to see too much of Luke and Rachel since we were out and about most days, but they were very nice when we did talk.

The house is close to downtown - a very short drive away of maybe 7 - 10 minutes I think. However, if you don't have a car, I'd recommend renting one. We didn't have a car, and while there was a busy stop an easy 6 or 7 minute walk from the house, we spent A LOT of time waiting for buses in the hot sun that only came every 40 minutes! The bus ride itself is pretty easy - you can take the #4 bus right into the heart of downtown in just 10 min. You can do a one way ride for $1 or an all day pass for $2 (yup, that's right! Crazy!) However, like I said, you will end up waiting a lot for buses, so I'd recommend opting for a car. Just a word to the wise. I also wouldn't recommend walking back at night - take a cab or drive.

My friend and I had an INCREDIBLE time in Austin. Be sure to check out Rainy st at night - very cool bars, pedicabs, and late night food trucks!