Five friends and I stayed with Lois during SXSW. We just needed a quiet place to sleep and her place was fun and relaxing. We rented bikes which made it easy to get to downtown but there are lots of things to do along Barton Springs, too, which is closer.

The shower is small but there was plenty of hot water. The loft area is really fun and we didn't feel as cramped with six people as we would have in a hotel room. Lois was a great host and easy to communicate with. Stay with her for a true Austin experience.