If you're reading reviews about Joy's listing to figure out whether you should book it, I'll save you some time and tell you to reserve it now before someone else does. Seriously just do it - you won't regret it.
The pictures simply don't do it justice (and the pictures are already great!). Yes, the bottle of wine is a very nice touch but Joy also had homemade banana bread (her specialty) waiting for us upon check-in. My partner ate half of it before even telling me about it.
There's a pool. And a hot tub. And they both light up and change colors. The unit itself and the property in general are reflective of exquisite taste and modern living. If you are into architecture or design, you should stay here.
The unit is basically my dream apartment and I would rent it if I could. Bosch appliances. Stainless steel everything. Mid century modern aesthetic with a nice little splash of Austin culture. Lots of natural light. Incredibly space efficient.
We didn't have a car but there are solid options 5-10 minutes away on foot and in general the location is 15-20 minutes away on foot from all the action in East Austin. Scooters and Lyft make getting around easy anyway since you're not going far.
What else do you want to know? Joy was a gracious, hospitable, and communicative host - she does what she can to give her guests a frictionless experience. Don't expect the homemade banana bread though - you'll just have to get lucky and hope she's got some overripe bananas before you check in!