Mary and Aaron’s place is great. Their patio is relaxing (next to a preserve!!), the neighborhood is quiet, and it’s a quick drive to great parts of the city. As they mention, they do have pets but they are so chill; you’ll barely notice them. Coming back from Big Bend, I had a load of laundry to do so they were super accommodating in letting me use theirs. They generally provided space to be by myself but are also very approachable. Overall, they made my short stay in Austin easy!! If you need an affordable and chill spot, Mary and Aaron’s is recommended!!