Redemption in South Austin

Host was friendly and very responsible. Instructions were clear and concise. The place was in great condition

Great home, location, and owners! Highly recommend!

It was a convenient spot centrally located between my business destinations.

Was a great place to stay while visiting Austin!

Wonderful stay!

The good: The host was very responsive and accommodating. The location is good if you plan to be out and about most of your stay. This property is OK for people who don’t care too much about cleanliness and comfort. The surprising: The condition of the property reflects deferred maintenance (disrepair), from the stairs (erosion, wood rot) to the plumbing (faulty drainage, leaks) to the ceiling light (broken) to the floorboards (not correctly installed/cracks). Although the cleaning crew made some special decorative touches with the towels, I was surprised to find quite a bit of hair from previous guests in the bed, bathroom and closet; dirt in various corners; and leftover (dirty/broken) kids’ toys, half-used tubes of toothpaste, and odd food items (open packages of flour, sugar, spices etc.). Some of the furniture was stained and broken. The roach bait by the front door was not a good sign, as both the front and back door had large cracks between the door frames and the doors. The balcony and backyard showed neglect/debris and were by no means cozy. Bottom line: For young folks who want a “camping”-type experience with running water, this is a place not far from Austin nightlife/bars. For people looking for a motel-caliber of cleanliness, with well maintained amenities, I suggest asking the host for one of their alternative, upgraded properties. If you have difficulty at all with steep and/or rickety stairs, please look for a more ADA-friendly place.

The house is spacious and is located in a quiet, dead end neighborhood. It was a pleasant stay.

Once you make it up the stairs, the house is so welcoming!!! The owner had towel animals on the beds that reminded me of being on a cruise ship. The beds were very comfortable as well as the couch. The Owner was exceptional!!! I corresponded with him throughout my stay and received immediate responses. I would stay there again the next time I’m in Austin!

Overall the location was great with access to all the city has to offer and the area was quiet for our 21 day stay. Comfortable beds. Big Smart TV in the living room. The owner was quick to respond to resolve some issues and provided cleaning supplies and a broom. However, attention to detail can take away from the positives of the property. No Dressers in either Bedroom, so living out of our suit cases was difficult. COVID is over, so remove the desks and put dressers back in the bedrooms. If the owner is requesting 30D minimum, dressers are needed and triple the supply of hangers (ie limited count of hangers during our stay). Cleanliness of the Rental was Lacking. Dirt/dust along several white base boards, primary bath tub drain not allowing water to drain properly, and the nice outside deck was covered with sticks, leaves and dirt debris. We cleaned deck up, after the owner provided a broom. I get it, it was spring in Texas, but the cleaning company should sweep the deck prior to arrival of new renters. Kitchen Content of dinner dishes, drinking glasses, wine glasses, coffee mugs, and silverware was lacking, If you have 4 people staying at the property, it would be nice to all have enough similar items to entertain, without a mix or shortage of items. Again, if the owner is requesting a 30D minimum rental, set the property up to handle extended stays. Rating Dropped to 3 Star, based on the input noted above. Details Count!

Property was nice and owner was very easy to work with.