Context for my stay:
I stayed at Peter's loft for one month as I worked remotely (COVID) out of the loft itself. I came to Austin with the intention of exploring the city as best I could during the pandemic, and wanted a "home base" within the city from which to venture out when not working. A sort of two-for-one experience: working wherever there was an internet connection, and exploring a new city.
The pluses:
The loft had excellent design, from its layout that that split up the space into different "rooms", to its small touches, including tasteful artwork, lighting and ornaments. The kitchen was surprisingly well-equipped for a studio (except the lack of a drip coffee maker). The balcony was a welcoming refuge--it was great to be able to get outside for some fresh air without having to leave the loft.
The bathroom was large and the shower had a great flow rate. Felt quite luxury. The closet space in the bedroom nook had ample room and easily fit my two large suitcases worth of clothes, with room to spare. The lighting in the loft was excellent. With windows on three of the four sides, the loft never felt too dark. The two main windows had great blinds that could be retracted from both the top and the bottom. This allowed me to fine tune the lighting throughout the day. The bed was large and cozy, but the mattress was a bit too hard for my taste. The pillows were plentiful, but pretty lumpy. The washer and dryer in the garage were modern and worked great--essential amenities for month-long stays. The internet was fast, but at times had spotty connection. The AC and heater worked great, except for a small hiccup (see below). The couch was very comfy.
The neighbors in the main house (detached from the loft) were very nice and welcoming, and offered to help in any way that I might need.
A couple issues:
1. Location. The loft was a few miles away from downtown. Without a car, it felt very isolated. The neighborhood itself felt run-down in a lot of ways, but there was also a lot of new development in progress. Mid-gentrification. As I later joked around with friends, "there were more auto shops nearby than coffee shops".
By far, the best part of the location was its close proximity to Cosmic, which sported a large outdoor beer garden setting (200+ capacity) with BBQ and taco food trucks. Besides that, though, the loft was not within walking distance of any other hotspots, including notable eateries, beer gardens, SoCo or downtown. Perhaps this was my fault for not renting a car, but it is worth noting for future travelers who might be on foot like me. (Pro tip: Lime scooters are everywhere and proved to be a viable alternative for getting around.)
2. Construction and Loft Repairs. There were also two major construction projects in close proximity to the loft, one next door and the other across the street. Drilling, jack hammering and sawing could be heard throughout the day, every day, for the duration of my one-month stay. This was unexpected and disruptive as I tried to work out of the loft. Also, the toilet was broken when I arrived and the heater/AC broke for a couple days. Peter was very responsive, however, and made sure a handyman came promptly to fix these issues. Peter did not have control over the construction, however, which did not cease.
tl;dr
Overall, I felt very much at home in Peter's loft. The space was incredibly stylish and comfortable, even more so than the pictures on the listing capture. There were a couple issues during my stay, but these were outweighed by the excellent space and Peter's great communication.