I stayed at the Hancock Guest Nest for 2 nights when I was in Austin. This was a fantastic…read morealternative to staying at a hotel, as you have a full kitchen, laundry, private outdoor seating, free Wifi, and conveniences like an iPod dock, platform bed, and overhead rain shower. The washer/dryer and laundry room was totally worth it, as I was able to catch up on laundry before the next leg of my trip. The Nest looks exactly like it does on the website, and the location is great as well. It is literally adjacent to a shopping center (the back parking lot of Sears is like 20 feet away) but surprisingly this isn't a negative because it's still very quiet. Convenient to restaurants, grocery stores, and a golf course where you can go for a run around the perimeter. Highly recommended. When I visit Austin again, I'll be back!

Ever had one of those moments where you just need a break from "Adulting"? Well, that was me when…read moreI found "Ralph's Lake Cottage", offered by Hancock Guest Cottages. This property is a perfect Studio setup on Lake Buchanan! If you're into the outdoors/nature and lake scene but also enjoy everything you need right at your fingertips this is the place for you! It's clean, it's more spacious than the photos give it credit for, it's affordable, and most of all, it's peaceful! Here are some of the awesome things you'll find at Ralph's Lake Cottage: King size bed, trundle bed with pull out, chaise lounge, decks and patio furniture, full size fridge and oven, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, blender, full set of kitchenware and cooking supplies. Coffee, tea, zip locks, paper towels, toilet paper, pillows, blankets, extra sheets, bath towels, beach towels, flashlights, musical instruments, DVDs, puzzles, games, cards, fans, kayaks, bikes, swings, firepit, BBQ pit, and more! Seriously, the owners thought of everything! All I brought with me was some wine, snacks, comfy clothes, and my sewing supplies. I had my own personal Sewing Retreat for the weekend and it was fantastic! =) As far as nearby attractions, I only ventured out once when I took the 25 minute drive to Llano, Texas. It was a super cute town with several boutiques, gift shops, restaurants, and 2 quilt stores (which were my main motivator for leaving the cottage). There's also a Family Dollar. There are also nearby wineries and a Country Store with plenty of basics plus made to order pizza, salads, and sandwiches. I personally recommend bringing some food, some wine and comfy clothes and just hanging out to enjoy the scenery. Be sure to do some star gazing at night and get up for the sunrise - it's AMAZING!

Very poor customer service. My husband and I stayed for 2 weeks over the holidays at a property we…read morehad spent a lot of time at prior to Logewell taking ownership. When we arrived, we were concerned about the overwhelming smell of dog pee (we do not have pets). We called and were told yes, they had found 4x spots of urine that they were unable to clean properly before we arrived - including the couch. At first, Lodgewell were accommodating and moved us to another property while they brought in a professional cleaner. When we came back, the urine smell persisted and we still had another week at the property. Lodgewell would return our calls just to say no one was available to respond to our request. We asked for a very small reimbursement given that we literally had to sit in dog pee to watch tv, they stopped responding to us. Oh, and it was Christmas. If I wanted to sleep in dog pee I would have stayed in NYC. A cockroach also jetted out from under the couch, so literally just like home.

Avoid at all costs! I am a retreat experience leader and have been for a decade. Our experience…read moreworking with Lodgewell was by far the worst experience we have ever had. They are downright rude, nasty, and actually threatened us. We were visiting a venue we know and love that Lodgewell had recently taken on as a management company. We will not visit the venue again until Lodgewell is no longer managing. What had previously been a peaceful, wonderful experience at this venue, became incredibly stressful and it worsened each day. This is a terrible company. Stay away.

How I want to use all the cliché terms and not sound too much. This place is an oasis in the middle…read moreof the world city. SoCo is just a few metres away, the destination for live music bars, restaurants and high end stores. Yet, when you are in your cottage it feels like you're on an island with the courtyard garden and pool giving off a chic look that only a lifetime of investment can pull off. Everything in the cottage has been painstakingly assembled. We surprised ourselves by playing 1970s Monopoly (U.S. edition) that was kept in one of the cupboards. Keeping with the 'keep it weird' theme Austin lives by, you'll find a magazines dedicated to chickens, chandelier hanging from the tree, an old camera on a tripod (manual hanging from it) being used as a lamp and much more. The daily breakfast is made from scratch and is always a pleasant surprise as it varies everyday. That with a garnish of conversations with Shakti is always a great start to the day, as she is a repository of tips to make the most of your visit. This was like staying at one's aunt's place; it's not perfect but that's the point!

We are not B&B people, in any way, but we took a chance on the Park Lane Guesthouse on our trip to…read moreAustin because of the promise for vegan breakfast every morning. We were not disappointed! The breakfast was incredible! I'm vegan and gluten-free and Shakti specialized every breakfast to my restrictions. Incredible food! The environment of the b&b is just as amazing: calm fountains and blooming roses outside of our private cottage, pillowtop beds and rustic stylings. This place is a sanctuary of peace (with high speed internet) to return to after a day of exploring! Highly recommend if you're vegetarian/vegan and staying in Austin.

This place is phenomenal! As other reviews have mentioned, it is spotless clean, safe, comfortable,…read moreand in a great Austin neighborhood convenient to an abundance of all the city has to offer. Kris is a wonderful host, having thought of everything I would need during my stay and going way above-and-beyond to make it a perfect escape while some work was being done on my house. ...but what about the *really* important stuff? Let us explore the things which are important to every guest, but reviews always seem to omit! There is plenty of natural light through the many windows, but the rays of sunrise do not scream through the bedroom windows, bombarding photons into your eyelids while you are trying to sleep until a reasonable hour. The water pressure in the shower lies right in the Goldilocks zone; gentle enough to be relaxing, but firm enough that you do not have to spend 30 minutes rinsing to stop feeling soapy. Oh, speaking of Goldilocks, I found the queen bed to be juuust riiight. This place comes with a free dog rental included! Bonus! Sam is an awesome, friendly, and well-behaved pup. There is a large, open space between the well-stocked kitchen and cozy living room. You could totally do yoga here! Note: I said *you*, not me. I am way too clumsy for that and the helpful guide book that Kris provides does not indicate the location of the nearest chiropractor. Other reviews have mentioned the place is clean. Very true. I will go beyond to say this place passes the UV light test easily. Clean!!! You will be about a five-minute walk away from one of the best pizza joints in the city and also a cool, local coffee shop that also has a large variety of beers on-tap. Oh, you can also easily walk to laundry or the grocery store, if instead you are in the mood to do something not fun. Yes, there is coffee provided! It is not one of those stale, swill-producing little pouch things that most hotels try to pass off as "in-room coffee." No. Here you get an actual coffee pot, with actual ground beans, for an actual cup of actual coffee. Same for the refrigerator. It is not the kind you had in college; it is a grown up refrigerator. There are no fresh-baked cookies provided upon check-in. Awww... However, the grocery store (easy walk or drive) will happily sell you a pack of bake-at-(guest)home cookie dough, or cookie dough ice cream - whichever way your mood is swinging. A huge selection of board games are provided, and they are not missing any cards or pieces! The water heater is tankless! Family of five all needing showers? No problem! Hot water forever. This is a house, with a real thermostat, which lets you select real temperatures! Unlike that wall-mounted contraption in a hotel room which only allows you to choose between "keep me up all night by being miserably hot" or "keep me up all night by making a bunch of noise." The Brentwood Guest House is wonderful! Not only on the big points (super clean, convenient, safe, and comfortable), but it excels at the smaller details too!

This guest house is just lovely! It's super clean, newly renovated and has everything you could…read morepossibly need. Kris is a wonderful host - thoughtful, fun and generous. Her dog Sam is the BEST! He's the sweetest pup you can imagine. Kris had great restaurant recommendations and sent me a whole list of things to do in Austin - she goes out of her way to make sure you have a great visit. I highly recommend staying here!

This property called me directly & forced me to cancel my Expedia reservation claiming they didnt…read morehave availability and hotels booked thru Expedia are "not guaranteed". I had booked our room 2 months in advance, paid the full amount owed & the hotel had already sent me a text welcoming me & my reservation. Today I receive a phone call from the GM (Michael) one month before our trip advising they had a 1/2 marathon in town the week of our reservation and I could either cancel or move to their other property. We specifically reserved this hotel & didn't want to move. Horrible customer service. I'm so disappointed. BEWARE!

We opted to stay at Kimber Modern while attending a wedding nearby. The hotel was perfect for our…read moreneeds and I would definitely stay here again! First the location was ideal, right on South Congress and the best part is that the parking is free! I was a little concerned about noise coming from the clubs that are literally steps away, but it was not an issue the weekend I was there. Second, the property is more like an Airbnb in that there's no front desk. You get the access code via email prior to your arrival. However, that is not to say that there's no staff. I had some questions and was easily able to talk/text to someone immediately. We were in the Orange room which was comfortable and well-designed for two people. Plenty of storage space in the main room and in the bathroom. I always get nervous when I see the wall mounted AC unit, but this one worked great! Our room was nice and cold and the unit was very quiet. My only negative point of our entire stay is that the water pressure in the bathroom is a bit weak and the hot water from the sink tap takes a very long time to warm up. We enjoyed the common room with the Jura coffee maker. There is also filtered water and other beverages available at no charge. I'd like to add that the staff is incredibly friendly and kind. I look forward to staying here again soon!

Very cute and cozy stay. Enjoyed the electric fireplace and large tub, complete with bubble bath…read more The staff was friendly and just the right level of attentive. 10/10!

Highly recommend!! I am very picky about hotels and I was so happy with my stay here. Next time I…read morevisit Austin I will stay here again. So clean, smells so clean, and the sheets feel like Sferra, so luxurious!

My husband and I started our life together with an intimate get together at Jennifer's Garden, and…read morewe couldn't have asked for a better place to do so! The location is only a 10 min drive from the Courthouse, and magical enough by itself that with only a few tiny decorative details it looked like our ideal elopement venue. Our closest family and friends all complimented the location, and we all felt right at home easily in this enchanting spot!

Beautiful venue for weddings and other celebrations. Went for an outdoor photo shoot with my…read moregranddaughter playing the role of a grandparent

Is this my last holiday party? Maybe?! Another dance party...This was certainly an adult crowd…read more This annual party had no entry fee and free food...winning combination. A girlfriend of mine asked me to attend this party with her. I agreed to do so because I thought it would be a lot of fun with an opportunity to catch up and great quantities of line dancing. Dj LT was spinning tunes... Oldies but goodies. He was a next-level DJ...the dance floor was continually full. The place was buzzing....Folks were moving and grooving. Actually, you had to practice some deft maneuvering to get onto the dance floor. Once on the dance floor, you could dance to your hearts content. The music was exceptionally good. Food was provided to all holiday party goers including pasta salad, green beans, rice and gravy, Salisbury steak and rolls. The food was good and welcomed after dancing for a while. A fun time was had by all...