We had a wonderful long weekend stay with Kim. It was our first time AirBnB'ing in a room within an owner-occupied home, and let me tell you, it could not have been a more enjoyable experience. The house is great--cool, clean, comfortable, and a $5 Uber ride into downtown and walkable to S. Congress and the Hyatt hotel where I had a convention to attend.

And Kim herself is a delightful host. She gave us a great tip on using public transport to get to her, and within minutes of arriving offered to take us swimming with her to a locals-only swimming hole in the Austin greenbelt! We NEVER would have known of the place, or been able to get there, otherwise. On Sunday we went on a fun excursion to Barton Springs with her, as well. But here's the great thing about Kim: she is totally chill and goes with the flow. If you have things to do--work, or your own social agenda, she's hands-off and focused on her own fascinating interests. But she's game to show you Austin, too, and boy does she know a lot about the city.

Great time. If I return next year for the same work conference, I'll book again!