Patrick and Catherine were wonderful hosts and I would return in a heart beat. Warmly greeted on arrival, Patrick and Catherine showed me through their immaculately kept home/Airbnb and shared with me the knowledge of potential squirrel visitors and pecans dropping on their renovated 1920s Bungalow roof (and not to be alarmed by unusual sounds), which reminded me of possums and macadamias on Queenslander roofs back home in Australia, along with the warmer weather. I didn’t notice a peep of sound if there was any and it was crisp-cool indoors. Chilled bottles of water kept appearing in the mini-fridge each day, replenished by stealth or missed in my ability to snooze through earlier hours. Picturesque streets to wander in a peaceful neighbourhood, Caffe Medici just a 2min walk down the street, along with convenience store, restaurants, and a few shops. I walked downtown - about 20-30mins - before getting a US sim and downloading Uber to get about day and night. (Pre-mobile data, heading out I was offered a selection of hats not having brought one, and sunscreen.) The generous hospitality topped an already perfect stay in itself. I appreciated every detail (including books, architecture and bathroom amenity) and the local recommendations helped me in my planning and getting about Austin with ease. If you’re one for aesthetics and can enjoy a quiet suburban stay in proximity to the city, this is the Airbnb for you.