Veronica's spot is convenient, cozy and has that Austin flair of creativity. Her location is close enough to hot spots like South Congress and downtown while also being enough tucked away for quiet nights to sleep undisturbed. The artistic details of the cottage/loft are fun and whimsical and the kitchen is well equipped for basics. (Admittedly, most of my meals were out and about so I didn't access the kitchen much.)
Since the guest cottage is tucked behind her home and actually "around" the corner, it also felt like a security feature traveling as a single woman using ride share apps. The address I'd type in for pick-up and return was on the main street and so drivers/others wouldn't have my exact locations. Its an easy spot to navigate, walkable to many spots and short lyft/uber rides to most spots you'd want to explore.
The only note of caution is temperature based - My time in Austin was during an unusually cold spell with outdoor temps in the low 30's. When I arrived at the cottage, the heat had been turned off and it was definitely chilly. Veronica showed me how to pump up the heater which warmed the upstairs loft/bedroom quite well and I was very comfortable sleeping. However the downstairs living room/kitchen area remained much cooler. This worked fine for me staying there alone and didn't need to spend any significant time in that area. However, if I'd been traveling with others who would need to convert the futons to beds - I fear it would have been impossible to sleep comfortably. More blankets would be necessary, but likely not enough. There is a small space heater downstairs, but it didn't radiate heat terribly well. And I assume the 360 OTHER days of the year that don't reach down into freezing outdoor temps - this spot is probably perfect.
I'd absolutely rent here again.
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