Long story short .. we could not have hoped for a better house and we could not have hoped for a better host. This one should get a 20 out of 10. Not only because of the setup and amenities, but also for the hosts Marc and MJ. And even Janet took the trouble amidst her busy schedules and a few time zones away, to answer one of my questions. Just a short walk away from quite a few coffee joints, full fledged mart / grocery and eateries, this is a must stay - for short as well as long stays. And for the ones who love books, there is no dearth in the house. It was sheer nostalgia for me as I read 'Out of Africa' by Karen Blixen all over again and memories of my nights in the Angama Mara all came rushing back.
Okay, emotions aside, here is where I would rank this across a few dimensions :
(a) Locality / nearness to basic creature comforts - 9/10
(b) House per se including furniture / amenities - 9/10
(c) Quaintness of neighborhood - 9.5/10
(d) Marc and MJ as hosts - 15/10
(e) Fully stocked / stacked work set up - 9/10
We for one, will certainly recommend this to our friends.