Overall I gave this location a 5, primarily because of the incredible host who was really on top of things and was always readily available to help and provide destination locations and dining tips. He really made you feel like you were staying with family. The host was incredible!!!!
The unit itself is clean, well appointed, and spacious. I only missed having wine glasses and perhaps some dresser space as we were in Austin for 10 days. This unit's biggest plus is that it is in a really trendy, desirable area, Rainey St, where there are lots of bars and restaurants which draw big crowds on the weekends, and the unit includes parking which would be impossible to find in that busy area. The building itself houses a fun restaurant on Rainey street. For a group of young people looking for a fun weekend in Austin, this is a great spot!!! However, the unit is on the ground level and abuts the Interstate 35. Although the unit is well insulated, you will hear faint sirens and traffic at night. None of the windows open and there is no desirable view from the unit as you are right next to the freeway onramp. People at times would walk by the windows and although they have shades, you can see faintly through the shades into the main living area at night. You cannot make that area dark which was a little disappointing because we had family members sleeping on the fold out couch. The fold out couch was not comfortable but we left a queen size electric air mattress in the unit for future guests.
Parking is way up on the 8th floor and then you take the elevator back down to the ground level. You have to register your vehicle daily online in order to park in the lot which is a little bit of a pain to think about when you are on vacation Also, the app that allows you to open all of the doors in the building does not work when you are at the parking lot gate because there is no cell phone reception. We learned to drop one member off before entering the lot and to have them stay outside and time when our vehicle would reach the gate to open it from outside of the building was the best way.
Many of the permanent residents own pets. There is the distinct smell of dog in the hallways of the building and on a couple of occasions while we were there there was a urine puddle in the elevator as if someone's sweet pet couldn't make it outside. Once you are in the unit, there is no smell of pet there.
We did really appreciate that there is so much nearby in this location. We also appreciated the spacious layout of the unit. There are tons of nice restaurants and things to do all within walking distance of this location.