I really loved Mark's place. I could never afford to live in an apartment like this in NYC, so it was a dreamy kind of experience. The heat in Austin was quite brutal but once you come home, it' really nice and cool. It's also spacious. The bed is very comfortable. There are two Seven Elevens within 4 blocks. There are various kinds of restaurants nearby and they are good and not pricey. I tried BBQ, Sushi, Tex Mex, Vietnamese Pho (very good!), and Mongolian hot pot. It's also close to Bullock Texas State History Museum. It's a bit of a walk to Downtown area but it's still doable. I walked to 6th street all the time. I highly recommend Mark's place to anyone who is planning to visit Austin!