When my initial plans for my stay in Austin fell through, I was in a panic to find something fast. Luckily sweet Melissa's bungalow was available and after staying there, I couldn't be more happy! If it wasn't booked for the next few months, I wouldn't have left... and not just cause my name is also Melissa.
Usually when I stay somewhere, I feel like a guest. Its not my place, its someone else's. But when I walked in the door, if felt like I was home. This was my first time staying in something that not only looked like a home, but FELT like home. My home. Anytime I left I kept referring to Melissa's as 'going back home.'
The living room is so comfortable. I had some family friends over the first night for some dinner and wine and everyone fit great! The kitchen was well organized, and they had a huge selection of kitchen accessories for me to chose from. Fun fact: the switch for fan above the stove is actually on the wall to the right of the fridge, hidden well, but its there!
The back porch was amazing too! The rocking chairs were perfect for reading! I made some tea and sat out on the porch while it was raining. It was so peaceful.
The master bedroom is a really cool layout, Its like a studio apartment. They provided a little folding divider curtain that I could put in between the bedroom and bathroom, but I didn't need to. And the shower is AMAZING. I took more showers in a weekend then anyone ever needs to. There are three nozzles. Yes, I said THREE. One on the top which was avout almost 7ft tall, so my bf thats 6'2 didn't have to hunch under it, and two on the left wall a little lower to help clean other areas. It was like a jacuzzi tub that you stand up in. And then there was a little bench for me to sit down on too. Perfect!
The king bed was so comfortable as well. I slept like a rock and found it very difficult to leave each morning. The house is really close to south congress so its within walking distance (or a short drive if you hate the heat) to alot of cool spots (like cosmic coffee). I got to explore alot more then I ever have.
But my favorite thing was how responsive Melissa was. She was quick to respond to me, both when I booked it and during my stay, like when I couldnt find the switch for the stove fan 😂. She was so sweet the entire time (very fitting) and thoughtful. She even left me orange juice, bagels and cream cheese for me in the fridge for my breakfasts.
I was really sad to leave but I'm hoping I'll get a chance to book another stay (or possibly rent) in the future!