I am happy to report that my stay was pleasant and peaceful. Perhaps the neighbors mentioned in the previous reviews have moved out, because it was quiet. I walked towards the back of the complex at 11PM to sit at the picnic tables and then I climbed the stairs to the sundeck and sat on a lawn chair for a while. I was unbothered. Plenty of parking, the apartment is clean and stylish. I used the kitchen to cook. Utensils, pots, plates/ silverwear/ cups all provided by the host. I enjoyed relaxing on the couch watching netflix. The apartment does have a faint smell of cigarette smoke because the neighbors smoke. The walls are a little thin. A high percentage if people in Austin smoke weed. It is usually in the air. I live in Austin and while the neighborhood is old, I would not describe it as shady. There are a lot of treasures near by. If you decide to stay here I recommend Taco flats to try the spicy margarita, Lala's nugget a bar where it is christmas all year long, and epoch coffee in the morning. Also if you like go carts, the k1 racetrack is 15 minutes away near the domain. Lots to do nearby! As for the host: Communicates very well, quick response time, and information is always detailed and accurate.