We spent Thanksgiving week at Mark’s house and it was the perfect place for our family gathering. We were a group of 10 adults, an infant, and a dog. The house has more than enough space for everyone to spread out when needed, but also felt cozy when we were gathered around the kitchen counter or seated in the dining room for meals.
Mark was very communicative throughout the booking process, as well as during our stay. He was a gracious host and provided early check in, as well as flexibility when we needed it during checkout (getting a baby, dog and all of their gear out is a logistical challenge!), which was greatly appreciated.
The house itself is beautiful — very clean, well maintained, and comes with everything you could need! We loved that we didn’t have to lug around extra baby gear because Mark had it all — cribs, high chairs and even a playpen! The kitchen is well-equipped and stocked with everything you need (pots, pans, spices and seasonings) for whipping up big meals. Toiletries and lots of towels are available, as well as necessities like paper towels and tissues, and access to a washer / dryer — these details make a stay so much more relaxing, when you feel like you’re actually staying in a home. We spent most of our time at the house, and felt like we had plenty to do, between grilling meals in the backyard, playing pool on the convertible pool table and just generally hanging out in the kitchen / living room area. If you have kids, this is a great house to stay in — tons of toys and equipment suited for young kids if all ages. Our baby and dog had a blast exploring the house.
I would definitely book again for another gathering, hopefully next time in the summer so that we can enjoy the pool!