Gigi's guesthouse is fantastic. The place was roomy, with more than enough room for me and my girlfriend during our five-night stay. The bed was comfortable, the AC worked like a charm, and–speaking of charm–the place is just as funky, vibrant, and clean as the pictures suggest. It's within walking distance from South Congress and a few nifty things on South First (Bouldin Creek Cafe and the Mexican Bakery were nice to have nearby).

Gigi was beyond accommodating, leaving the keys and detailed instructions out upon our arrival. She also allowed me to hang out long beyond the official checkout time while her helper cleaned the apartment so that I didn't have to do a 2-hour conference call in the 97-degree Austin heat.

My only negative experience was the wicked hangover I had after staying up till 2am drinking wine and chatting with Gigi on her porch. Worth it.