The thrill of the experience of staying here began in the neighborhood, before we ever saw the place. Travis Heights is a gorgeous tangle of streets in a hilly part of Austin several blocks from the South Congress district and literally a five minute drive from downtown. The cottage is at the top of a long, straight driveway, under a canopy of trees, far from the street, behind a beautiful old mansion. It possesses a quality missing in our modern culture: CHARM. Anyone who remotely appreciates historic preservation will love this place. It has been decorated in a contemporary way that honors the architecture of the building, doesn't overpower it. The air conditioner works perfectly. The bed is perfectly comfortable. We loved the patio with the fountain. I met the hosts, Angela and Ian, on our first afternoon there and they were almost as charming as the cottage. Thank you for a wonderful stay!