I stayed here during my visit for SXSW.
LOCATION: while the location was not fit for a party weekend or if you want to walk to bars and restaurants, it was nice to be outside of the hustle and bustle of the over-crowded downtown area. At the same time, if you have a car, it's still very convenient to get downtown (about a 5-7 minute drive without traffic). We were able to walk to Halcyon / Thunderbird Coffee and a few other local places in Cherrywood. HEB was also just about 5-7 minute drive away.
HOME/YARD: The apartment is decorated nicely and has the basic kitchen essentials, but not a lot of extra stuff if you're planning to actually cook. I loved the sunny bathroom and huge closet! There was a built-in desk, perfect for working remotely. Backyard is shared with the front house and the downstairs apartment, so not a ton of privacy if that's what you're seeking. Would be great for a couple's stay!
HOST: Susan was very friendly, very communicative and super helpful when I had a few requests for my work travel. She has two very nice dogs that were friendly!