Angela and Ian were fantastic hosts for me in my short work trip to SXSW.
Their home is lovely, well stocked with things I forgot (toothpaste, nutritious snack bars, fruit) and in the loveliest part of South Congress.
SXSW can be noisy and their home in a quiet residential area, easy to find by Fasten/Ride Austin, and more importantly walkable to Torchey's Tacos and Cafe No Se in the South Congress Hotel. It was great to be close tot he action and far enough away for peace/quiet. I was so sad at the end of my trip b/c I wanted to stay another day in their welcoming home.
Angela and Ian were very accessible without being intrusive on my privacy. If you are a shy person, I would recommend getting in before nightfall to get your bearings of the yard where the cottage house entrance is (it's to the left of the garage). I am not shy and had no problem wandering around their yard to find my way -- but I'm not the sharpest crayon in the box.
Thank you again Angela and Ian for a great stay!