Mayer's place was convenient to all the areas of Austin I knew I'd be in - South Congress, Downtown, East Side. It's pretty no frills, but there's a comfy couch, full kitchen, nice big/comfy bed. Couldn't get water in shower to be more than warm, though sink water was hot the next day, so I'm guessing the water heater is shared by other apartments - something to keep in mind. And it took a while for the heat to warm the place. But if you can roll with minor inconveniences and accept that it's an older building, it's affordable, well-kept, and close to the heart of Austin.