Thanks to Paul for prompt responses, he was nice. This place, though, is a perfect example of “you get what you pay for”:
Pros:
Location (everyone’s said it! Although worth noting that this property is at the top of a hill).
The place is super quiet - one night I walked out and the bumping music I heard surprised the heck out of me bc I heard nothing in the apartment.
Cons:
The apartment is WELL worn - the duvet was two sheets thrown over a duvet cover, the pillows were flat, towels had seen better days. It was clear that MANY people had stayed in the apartment before me, despite the strong smell of Fabuloso.
There are almost no cooking things - don’t count on it. Likewise toilet paper - minimal supply.
The apartment is on the third floor at the top of some simultaneously deep and rickety stairs. Not for the faint of heart, especially when carrying a suitcase.
Overall I was grateful for the proximity to south congress and the price (can’t beat during SXSW), but the place would benefit from more concerted care.