Mark (and his living space) deserve every ounce of the hype – staying with him is an excellent choice.

For starters, this apartment is an outstanding choice for location alone. As a former resident of SF for eight years, I knew this to be the case. There are plethora boutiques, diverse dining options, bars and music venues within a few blocks; BART will quickly get you anywhere you need within the Bay Area, MUNI within the city, and stellar city views (and sunny lounging!) can be had by walking to nearby Dolores Park. For us “grown folk” that take taxis in the evening, you’re equidistant from everything you would want to do, keeping your fares to a minimum, yet without limiting yourself to any particular neighborhood. You are free to move about – do so!

The apartment itself is very stylish, well maintained, and always very clean, yet never feels too precious or crazy with rules. Rather, it is a genuinely warm and peaceful environment. Mark allowed me to use the rooftop deck during a warm spell - a delightful oasis. The bedroom has wonderful views and nice sunlight, there is a lot of storage available, and the in-suite bathroom is simply divine: I challenge you NOT to indulge in at least one soak in that bathtub… just try.

During my stay, Mark was extremely gracious with any required assistance, or to exchange information, yet also gave me all the privacy I wanted. It truly was the best of both worlds. “Do Unto Others” is the general vibe and it works wonderfully. Since I stayed for nearly a month, I ran across other residents of the building – all were likewise polite professionals.

Last but hardly least, is Mark himself. He simply radiates positive energy – talk about added-value to your stay! He is kind and patient and genuinely concerned about people and the world. He has been blessed with a very full life, likely because of the energy he himself puts out to the universe. At the same time, he is a realist, gets things done, doesn’t take himself too seriously, and is simply hilarious. Your life will be better for having shared some time and space.