Aerie Guest House in Central Austin

Very nice and clean house, it looks brand new. It slept three very comfortably. Belle was very responsive and replied immediately to my last minute booking request.

A beautiful property. The landlords were very friendly. The house is very comfortable. The woodwork upstairs is amazing.

Belle's guest house is a cozy, relaxing, wonderful retreat - what a jewel! I felt right at home.

My group's stay at the Aerie House could not have been any better. It is beautifully built and lovingly decorated, is immaculate and spacious, is surrounded by a beautiful garden, and Belle (and her cute pets) topped off our stay in Austin by making us feel very welcome and cared-for. Somehow we all agreed that it felt like being at our mom's (even though we all have different moms!) The neighborhood is quiet and nice to walk around in the mornings, bus and taxi service was pretty easy and cheap, and Belle's nearby cafe suggestions were perfect for our variety of needs (even plenty of yummy vegan options, esp. El Chilito). Loved it all and can't wait to return <3

Great location. Love the place, and she has a friendly dog and cat! Would highly recommend.

Charming, clean, cleverly designed and built guest house with chicken coop for a neighbor! Slightly spartan vibe (tiny shower) more than compensated for by comfortable bed, thoughtful mini-library, great light and wonderful host.

Belle's place is gorgeous and inspiring! The house is spotless clean and surrounded by beautiful trees. The best part is waking up in the morning and enjoying the sunrise from the comfortable bed (bed is located on second floor which has 5 windows). The neighborhood is quiet/safe and there is plenty of parking space available on the street. Belle is so kind and thoughtful that you'll feel right at home.

We stayed at the Aerie Guest House in April, 2012 while at a Conference in Austin. Overall, we liked it very much. It's a sweet little hideaway. It is small but cozy. The upstairs has a comfortable bed, a knotty pine ceiling, lots of windows, & good air conditioning. It would be helpful if there was a dresser or closet upstairs. Downstairs is a couch that can double as a bed, and a bathroom with shower,. It has a closet, table and fridge, all of which are small but adequate. The downstairs has a separate air conditioner as well as a ceiling fan. The place is not luxurious but has a certain charm. It is fine for 2-3 travelers and is a real value. Belle is a friendly and accomodating hostess. The location was excellent for us, with easy access to U-T and downtown, but we did have a car. Would definitely recommend to those who seek value more than luxury.

Very cute and quiet house managed by friendly folks. My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our stay here - it feels a bit like a really neat tree-house! I loved the chickens in the backyard too. :) Clean, comfortable, and welcoming. Thanks, Belle!

We enjoyed staying at The Aerie very much. Belle is a welcoming and thoughtful host. It is a great location for catching the bus downtown -Austin has an excellent bus system. We loved the country feel, with the chickens, cat and dog in the garden. The upstairs bedroom is like sleeping in the sky.

Belle and I met at the Quaker meeting in Austin and we have known each other for almost one year now. We first connected over our relationship with Guatemala and the communities that we each have there. Since then, Belle has helped me go through the process of purchasing my first home and helping me renovate it (she is a great carpenter!). Belle's backyard aerie nest is warm and comfortable with plenty of natural light from the windows throughout. Belle and her husband are truly jacks of all trades and built this home largely by themselves. Beyond the comfortable space, their family is very welcoming to everyone and knowledgeable about the world. Belle is very modest, but her life story is inspiring and interesting.

I've known Belle Z for over 20 years, and as one of her daughters can definitely vouch for the fact that she has comfy beds. The Aerie is quiet and comfortable. Upstairs is good for lounging, reading, and sleeping. Overall, it is a pretty snazzy little building and I encourage visitors to Austin to check it out.