This was my first time using AirBNB and I am so glad I did. If you need a place to stay in Austin, I would definitely recommend staying with Cynthia and Jim, who are both amazing people. I never felt like a stranger while I was there. Their dogs, Che and Tango, were incredibly sweet and only wanted as much petting as possible, which I was only too glad to give them.
The room was very comfortable and larger than it appears in the photo. I did not get to explore as much around the neighborhood as I would have liked, but I took Cynthia's recommendation and had dinner at the Mexican restaurant about 100 steps away from their home. The food was amazing.
I am definitely looking forward to my next conference in Austin and, hopefully, another visit with Cynthia and Jim. I was more comfortable staying with them than I would have been at any hotel.