David's place is good for a lot of reasons. It is first of all cheap and David is welcoming as are his two large dogs. His place is in a great location, far enough away from downtown that you can escape it if you want, close to less hectic, but still cool areas of Austin, and close enough to downtown that you can easily get there in a five minute drive, by scooter, or through mass transit. David communicated well, was respectful of personal space, and offered cookies. The house itself is a bit in disarray, but some of that lends to its charm, and the room, while minimalist, mostly serves its purpose. The windows in the room, however, are a little difficult to close fully, and that, combined with nearby train tracks, a busy street relatively close by, and the common area being adjacent to the room, earplugs were a virtue if not a necessity on occasion. Overall, it was a good value for the price.