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Comfortable, clean, in a great location. Everything is exactly as pictured and described. Close to some awesome restaurants--Polvos, Mueller's BBQ, Barton Creek Cafe, Torchy's Tacos, and El Tacoriddo, the first drive-through taco stand I've ever seen. You'll need a car or bike to get to Town Lake or the downtown area. All in all, a sweet spot and I'd gladly stay there again.

The bungalow was very cute and had more than enough space for my husband and I. My husband is 6'8" so I was a bit worried about the footboard on the bed, but it was plenty long even for him! The bungalow feels a bit remote in location, but you're about a 10-minute walk from cute spots on 1st Street and a 15-minute walk from the action on SoCo. It was very clean, and had all sorts of handy products in the bathroom -- a fresh bar of soap, sunscreen, hand wipes, etc.

My husband and I spent two nights in the bungalow after a few nights downtown at a conference hotel. It was a nice change and put us closer to S. Congress. The bungalow has everything you need, it is clean and well decorated. I recommend it for your next visit to Austin. However, it is a bit of a hike to anything, so consider a bike or car.

Everyone else has pretty much said it all- this is a great space with everything you need!

Sovay's cottage was super cute and super clean. Everyone from the salon in the front was nice and friendly. Sovay's helper, Santiago, was very nice and very helpful as well. I am kinda a clean freak, but was super surprised and delighted on how clean and well maintained the cottage's condition. The kitchen is well stocked, and she even has a few extras, like soap, bandages, mouthwash, and things of that nature. This place is relatively close to downtown and it is easy to get to the major highways. If you don't want the hassle of parking downtown, no problem, the buses run right outside the door, and a cab ride would not be too expensive. It is also a mile or so to the hip area of south congress, not a bad walk. We highly recommend Sovay's cottage on south first. We would totally stay here again, though I do want to check out her other place as well! We hope you enjoy your stay in Austin. I am from Austin, and miss it terribly. We hope to be moving back in a year or so. Best Wishes, Angela and Bobby Cumo

The bungalow worked perfect for a long weekend. It had everything we needed and was in a great location, close to Soco and Downtown. Thanks for the hospitality!

Great place - comfy bed, bright kitchen. Convenient location. A perfect place to stay. Thanks!

Charming bungalow with great location. We walked to breakfast and shopping on congress . Very clean with a comfortable bed. Sovay provided us with a lot of helpful information before we arrived. This was a great place to stay in Austin .

This was my first Airbnb experience. I was very pleased with the place. The location was optimal and the place itself was wonderful. The kitchen, the size of the room and all the amenities were as described on the portal. Great place to stay! Highly Recommend!

Sovay's bungalow was great. Plenty enough room to spread out, very nicely done kitchen and bathroom. The bed was very comfortable. Lots of fun things to do within walking distance, and plenty of eating and drinking options. She went above and beyond as a hostess to make sure we had an enjoyable stay. Many thanks and highly recommended.

I loved Sovay's cottage. It is in the perfect part of town and easily accessible to anything you want to do in Austin. Sovay left us some treats and a really sweet note. The street parking was super easy and we parked right in front of the cottage. The whole experience was nice and we had a great stay. If you are going to Austin I would recommend staying at Sovay's amazing cottage.

This Zilker cottage was perfect. It was so adorable to drive up to every day and was in the perfect location- right near the park/lake/downtown & the best part- food trailers! It felt like home sweet home the whole time we were there. You have to park on the street- which was never an issue and we parked right in front of the door to the house. Loved Austin and 100% recommend staying here if you go! :)

Sovay's enchanting Zilker cottage was truly a jewel and the neighborhood it was in could not have been more perfect. When we arrived, it was trully immaculate and just warm. The kitchen was well-stocked with EVERYTHING you could truly need to cook and dine in and she even left us two beers in the fridge! She had helpful hints and instructions posted on the fridge door. The bathroom was spotless and stocked with Moroccan oil shampoo, Bath & Body works toiletries and plenty of towels. The bedroom: the most comfortable bed I have EVER slept in. It was that good. I like that Sovay thinks about the little things you may need - from alarm clock, to extra toothbrushes, blow dryer, iron etc. We didn't get to meet her but from these little details, we can sense that we were taken care of! And lastly, the location: you will fall in love with Austin just by staying in this neigborhood: Zilker. the Alamo Drafthouse is just a few walks away (we watched Avengers and thought it was the best movie expericence we had), Chuy's, Austin Java and Flipnotics Coffee House is just around the corner; Thom's Market is a charming little local grocer for your produce and alcohol needs and behind that is Flip Happy Crepes where they serve the best crepes in all Austin! And just 1/3 mile away is the Barton Springs pool, Zilker Boat Rentals where we rented kayaks (and had an amazing time!) and the best view of the Austin skyline from a hill on Butler Park by Austin Music Hall. We had an amazing time at Austin and the Zilker cottage was a major factor! We loved Sovay, her hospitality and her house!!! Can you tell? :)

Everything was great! Awesome location, cottage & host! I hope to stay here again soon.

Another wonderful stay at the Zilker Cottage. What a delightful experience! The place is charming, extremly clean, and well-stocked for all the things we need. A perfect place to stay when we're visiting Austin. Thank you, Sovay, for making our stay easy, pleasantt and affordable.. Wayne and Karla

Arriving in the wee hours, it was a relief to find the front porch light on and easy access to Zilker Cottage. I loved the decor, a sort of metro-Euro-vintage chic.... which all blends together into a wonderful homey ambiance. And the location cannot be beat. This was my second trip to Austin, and I was thrilled-- this time --to be right near vibrant Zilker Park. Perfect for a morning walk along the river. What a charming home Sovay is generously sharing with us!

This is a very cool and mellow spot in the heart of cool and mellow Austin. I had family in from Oregon and New York and we spent much time in Zilker (3 boys under 4 yrs.). I loved coming back here in the evening after wild and crazy days with boys. Groovy!

A bright and beautiful little space in a great location. Sovay is a great host and had lots of tips for us on exploring the city. I would strongly recommend the Zilker Cottage to anyone visiting Austin, particularly if you're interested in the park and the Alamo draft house!

I had an excellent, comfortable stay in Sovay's cottage near Zilker Park. It was clean, cozy, safe, and best of all, right behind the Alamo Drafthouse movie theatre and minutes away (on foot) from Barton Springs Pool! The location is excellent, and Sovay was a friendly, accommodating host.

Sovay was a really communicative host, both before and during our stay. Her cottage was in a central location and in a beautiful neighborhood. The place is very cozy and the kitchen is beautiful and spacious. Very affordable as well!

This is a reference from an ex boyfriend. I have known Sovay since the 8th grade. I fell hard for her in high school and despite her breaking my young pup heart we kept in touch over the years and remain close to this day. I say the following with conviction: Sovay is bold, intelligent, and determined. She follows her passions with courage, enthusiasm and a belief in herself that makes her a force of nature. Some years back Sovay told me she was getting out of pharmaceutical sales to start up a hair salon. She proudly informed me she had found the perfect property in Austin to start her business. I was passing through town and dropped by for a visit. I found her on her hands and knees in a dilapidated building installing new wood floors. When I returned about a year later she had transformed the building into a stylish, hip facility and had a thriving business. I saw the same transformation with her first rental property. Sovay also loves good food and live music. She is dialed in! Choose one of her properties and you will be staying with someone who loves the town where she lives, wants to share what it has to offer and will go the extra mile to deliver an outstanding experience for her guests. Get in now before the waiting list gets too long!

Sovay is one of the best people I have ever met and one of my closest friends. Sovay and I have known each other since 2005, and I’ve come to respect and admire Sovay in so many ways. She is a mentor to me in both personal and business life. I had the opportunity to see both of her Airbnb rental properties this past summer and they are impeccable. Having lived in Austin for 3 years, coming back to visit is always full of nostalgia. My familiarity with the city as a resident as well as now a visitor (having moved away 4 years ago) as given me a unique insight to the best spots to stay in the city. Sovay’s properties are second to none. She is a gracious host and has extensive knowledge of the community and all the great little spots to go. Whether it’s your first visit to Austin, or your tenth, you have not seen the best of the city until you’ve stayed in one of these two cottages.

My daughter, Sovay, and I are native Texans, but we moved back to Austin from the East coast near Washington D.C after she finished college at Old Dominion U. The lure of Austin was too great! Sovay returned with a greater east coast savvy that permeates her style of hospitality - clean, cottagey, and very laid back with a serious business attentiveness to her guests' comfort and privacy. Travel is one of Sovay's interests too, so she is keenly aware of what a good and bad travel experience can be. She is a well connected source of the culture, music, scenic, and leisure activities in the area. Now with 2 airbnb locations and plans to add more in the popular 78704 area, her airbnbs stay booked and often with repeat guests. For that excursion or business travel to our fabulous city, a stay at Sovay's airbnb offers convenience and access - even her extended family books with her! A great hostess, city location, and a great bargain! You will love her!

I would like to "vouch" for Sovay. I have known Sovay since junior high school, and in all that time she has never failed to amaze and inspire me in a multitude of ways through the creative, energetic, passionate and authentic way she has chosen to live her life. Talk about a Renaissance Woman! In a word, though, Sovay has integrity. Personal integrity, and professional integrity. She is honest, dependable, reliable, and about as good a friend as anyone could ask for. I highly recommend her as a person, and I highly recommend her beautiful, chic Air rentals. Stay with Sovay - you will be happy you did!