Mark’s place is very modern and located in a safe and lovely Cambridge neighborhood. The pictures posted truly reflect what you should expect. Check-in procedures are very simple and done using the August app. Although it was my first time using it and I do not consider myself to be a tech-saavy person, I really had no issues with it. Mark is available and willing to help in every step of the way. He’s also always asking if you’re enjoying your stay and I have no doubts he will try to improve the experience if something’s not going well.
The place is about a 10-15 minute walk from the T Stop (Central Square Red Line). From here you can get to MIT, Harvard and other places (everywhere, really). I believe there is a bus stop right in front of the property but I didn’t use it. It is also a 10-15 minute walk from an Amazon pick-up location which is really great. Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods are really close by (5 minute walk).
Mark’s home is full of great amenities but not all of them come free. There is a automatic orange juice machine, pretty much like the ones you would see in hotels or VIP rooms, but there is an associated cost of $15 for the length of your stay. This is of course, optional.
The place (i.e. living room, entrance hall, and kitchen) has surveillance cameras which may make you feel uneasy at times. Sort of like being in an episode of Big Brother. Mark can and will definitely tell you at what time did you enter / exit the property.
The place is sparkling clean and nicely decorated. Mike does run a tight ship soe you might run into more guests. Expect the house to be full given that the value offered is high considering the price you’ll pay (this is Cambridge after all). I will add that the noise level is insignificant and that there are 2 shared bathrooms for guests (only 1 with a shower). Bathrooms were sparkling clean at all times.
Feel free to ask Mark anything as he tries very hard for his guests to have a good time.
Thanks Mark!