We didn't get to meet Mark in person, my brother picked up the keys for us, but Mark was very communicative and responsive by e-mail and AirBNB messages. He went out of his way to borrow a travel cot and high chair for us to use, which made our stay so much more comfortable. And he also left some breakfast foods for us. Very much appreciated! The house is cozy, comfortable, nicely decorated, well-equipped, and has a small but comfortable deck out back. We stayed with 2 toddlers, and while I would not say it was not the ideal environment for toddlers who want to touch and play with everything (lots of decorations and a nice TV all within reach), it still worked fine for us. I honestly can't say anything about the location since we only chose the location because it was close to family we were visiting. We didn't do any touring in the area. We were very happy and thankful to Mark for making it a pleasant stay.