I had a great time staying at Leslie's place! It is about a 15 or 20 minute walk to the downtown area, and a quick walk down to a park along the river. It was great to really see a neighborhood in Austin. Leslie is a fantastic host and my stay was very comfortable. Her dog is also great!! It was nice to spend time on the porch at night, and I felt like I got a real feel for the city. You'd be lucky to stay with her!