My wife and I, our son (16) and daughter (25) spent a marvelous month in Agave House and can confirm all the raves you see below. Roomy and clean, with a perfect layout for a family vacation, the house is perfectly located, too, for a quick walk or ride to Big Stacy's Pool — it's free, and we went swimming nearly every morning — or Curra's for some of the best Mexican food in Austin. Within minutes, you're strolling the always-lively South Congress and/or South 1st Street (we practically picked up a closet-full of nifty vintage clothes!). Even closer is an H.E.B. (Congress + Oltorf) for stocking up and making use of the spacious kitchen (outfitted to the hilt!). And, as others are mentioning, I-35 is also just minutes away for day trips to San Antonio, etc. The Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar (with the Highball right next door)? Ten minutes, maybe 15, tops.
The front yard is gorgeously landscaped, the back yard is huge and private. Sarah was tremendously helpful and full of tips on all to see and do in Austin and the Hill Country. Right in the middle of our stay, we took a quick out-of-state trip, and towards the end of that week away, we found ourselves yearning to get back to Agave House. When we returned, it really did feel as if we were coming back to a home away from home.