I had emailed host, John, at the last minute when making an emergency trip to Austin. He was extremely cordial and accommodating.
The house was more than expected: as roomy and open plan as the photos, one of the best-stocked kitchens we have experienced, spacious yet cozy rooms, nothing bare bones about the beds, & great back yard Zen.
Seemed to have lots of TV watching options but we did little, as house was too close to the Barton Creek Greenbelt to not take long hikes there both days and ride the bikes (up & down hills) from there to Barton Springs pool, as we hit the weather just right.
Much reminded me of the old days of Air B&B when folks leased out there personal space when away. John’s house had that touch of being an actively lived-in space, not some semi-sterile business space for business’ sake, but still cleaned for the arrival of welcomed house guests.
We hope to be back to Austin again soon and if we need that much space we'll certainly book John’s house again!