Pros
- Great location close to everything but without being right outside a night club.
- Very close to the highway so getting around the entire Austin area was super easy with a rental car
- Good modern building. Paid parking in the building, a nice fitness center and a cool courtyard pool.
- The firm memory foam bed was really comfy for me and my partner
- Super tall ceilings with MASSIVE windows that let in a ton of light.
- Thoughtful touches like bluetooth speaker and FULL kitchen setup.
- The host is VERY responsive and quick to address issues!
Cons
- The windows let in a bit of noise and while there are no nightclubs blasting music you do hear the street traffic and any buses/trucks that go by.
- The blinds let in a good amount of light even when closed all the way. When I went one of the blinds was broken and I could tilt it to block the light. I have no doubt that will be fixed though. The one that was working still let in a good bit of light though. If you're a restless sleeper might want to bring a sleep mask.
- The building is close to lots of cool places but you'll have to walk/drive to most places you want to go. There's a couple restaurants across the street and a nearby Target & Whole foods but thats it.
- In order to get free street parking you'll have to park 2-3+ blocks away. The spots next to the build are pay to park from 8am to midnight.
Another issue I had is that two glasses were left next to the sink unclean (lipstick on them.) which made me question the rest of the cleaning. The host was responsive and I think they'll address the problems in the future. It just left me feeling uneasy due to COVID.
Overall it was a good place that felt like it needed a bit more of a personal review to make sure things were up to par. When it is though its a good place.