What drew me initially to Mark and Yvette's guest room was its affordable price and location to a midtown work site. But I've got to admit that the reviews of former guests sold my choice... And I am here to testify that each and every review is TRUE. Mark was an exceptional host who greeted me personally and made sure that I was comfortable and acclimated to the space and location. Though I saw him only once upon my arrival, Mark was attentive with texts to make sure that I had everything I needed, and that my departure was square and easy.
The guest room is spacious (for one or two), clean, (yes the towels are ridiculously plush), and the bed dreamy (and I'm a bit of a princess and the pea with new beds). Small personal touches add charm: fresh flowers in the bathroom, bottled water in the living/common room...
Another thing to appreciate and to certainly read-- whether you choose to stay at this location or not (and why would one NOT?)-- is Mark's exhaustive, insightful, and amusing TIPS page. He knows his neighborhood intimately and authentically. If you take advantage of his insights, you have no good reason to throw your cash at the Dunkin' Donuts franchise downstairs. Am I allowed to say that kind of a thing in a review?
Also, Bela Bartok supposedly lived and died in Mark's building. That was a historic perk that I wasn't expecting...