After searching all listings in Austin this place looked the most captivating. My wife and I booked a month to escape the February freeze of Chicago and we could not be happier with the experience. Our stay was transformative on many levels, peaceful, beautiful inside and out and hosted by two extraordinary artists and genuinely kind people, Sunyong and Phillipe.

Each morning the sunrise marked a new day of fascination. The yard is a mini arboretum with beautiful chickens roaming about. You can sit on the expansive porch and have coffee and plan your day in Austin. In the afternoon you can sit outside in the garden and have a glass of wine. Likely, you will not be eager to leave this amazing oasis. Each detail of the house is beautiful and functional. The onyx outside on the porch and inside in the bathroom are shown in the photos but must be experienced as the light changes through the day.

There are two organic farms within walking distance and a well-equipped kitchen for cooking. We ate every lunch outside soaking up the sun and fresh air. Food trucks abound along with countless restaurants but we ate most meals at the house in the garden.

There are two bikes available with numerous bike paths nearby. We enjoyed exploring the neighborhood to see how people live in this part of the city that is completely different than the downtown, west and south sides of Austin.

You will not think about Texas or chickens the same after your stay. The one downside is that you will eventually leave and will immediately be thinking about when you will be lucky enough to return.