You will not go wrong when you choose Marks beautiful home for your next trip to Austin. The house is larger than the pictures depict. Plus, when the weather is nice, the backyard is enormous giving you a feeling that you are not in the middle of a city. You find yourself in a quiet, serene and exceptionally located home to anything that you might need with just a 10-15 minute walk away. Plus Mark keeps his guests well stocked with snacks, toiletries and well stocked kitchen. Most importantly, Mark made us feel like a friend coming to visit him. I didn't feel like we were strangers. I don't think that Mark has even met a stranger. Mark makes you feel like his friend.