Hello AirBnB travelers!
I've stayed at lots of different places over the years. The one thing almost all of them are missing is a sense of "home". Staying at Dana's was like housesitting for a friend. Homey, comfortable, beautiful wrap around windows with pretty views, great shower, brilliant location, parking so easy it was crazy, beautiful neighborhood, fresh, clean, well appointed kitchen, and a lovely sitting area just outside the front door. AND not only was there a keypad entrance that actually worked (amazing how many issues I've had with those darn things EXCEPT at Dana's) she also left an actual key which I really appreciated. Again, more like a home and less like a way station for travelers. I think you get the idea. I would call her place the benchmark for what other AirBnB's should be like, and often aren't (and sometimes by a long shot!)
One of the best aspects is the location. It's less than a mile to South Congress, one of the coolest spots in Austin, and essentially 10 or 15 minutes from pretty much anywhere. I've stayed in Austin a few times and this is the MOST convenient place I've ever stayed at. Heck, even the airport is only 15 minutes away!
The one and only thing I should note is that there are windows everywhere; it's just lovely during the day but at night it's a little bright. Totally not a big deal. I simply picked up a sleep mask and presto! All dark. Slept like a baby. Oh yea, the heating and cooling system is ultra modern and efficient. You can fine tune the temperature and make it perfect in literally a few minutes; important in this humid city.
So! Did I like it? No. I loved it! Huge thanks and definitely props to Dana for providing such a great place to stay.
Travel Well. Be Kind. Stay Curious
Ben Hoffman