Sam is an excellent host - friendly and easily accessible. It's clear that he cares a lot about making sure his guests are comfortable and have a great experience. He also keeps the place immaculately clean. My room was spacious, complete with nice dressers and a good-size closet; there was even enough space for me to set up a desk for my computer. The bed was comfy and shower had good water pressure and temperature. The kitchen is super nice and has quality appliances (microwave, oven, toaster, coffeepot, and a guest fridge) which is a plus if you like to cook your own meals. The house is in a nice quiet suburban neighborhood.
The barbecue half of "Bed and BBQ" is the real deal - if you're like me and enjoy a great meal look no further. I've been in Texas for a month and still have yet to have ribs or pulled pork as good as Sam's. He makes a ton and even lets guests have some of the leftovers, which last a couple days. All in all I probably got about 8 great free meals in my one-month stay.
To sum it up: If you are looking for a quiet, out of the way place to stay for a few weeks in South Austin, Sam's home is a great option and you will not regret staying there!