‘Hey, I have that,’ ” Mack says. That extends to the gourmet kitchen, which required a complete gutting, the master bathroom, the “Kim Kardashian closet” and the stunning outdoor area, which features a custom gunite reflection pool. An indoor-outdoor living room connects to the main house, giving it a very Los Angeles-type feel. The “man cave” has a golf simulator, a lounge area and a full bar that looks less like a man cave and more like a Ralph Lauren Polo Bar, according to Mack. “There’s not a lot of homes in this area that look like ours and rent for Masters,” she admits. “We did this be- cause we saw it as an investment for our family. We obviously get a very big number for Masters week.” Mack cannot reveal the identity of her guest because of a non-disclosure agreement, indicating this is serious business. She does say it is a billionaire philanthropist, one who is “not Justin Timberlake famous, but billionaire famous.” This is the second different billionaire the Macks have rented to, which makes sense given the price tag. The first renter, worth $6 billion, brought only his two sons and his chef and asked for nothing but peanut butter and oatmeal – an ideal guest. The Macks did, however, have one bad experience before the renovation. A well-known beverage company rented out the home and, as Mack puts it, made it the party home for the week. When Mack returned, her housekeeper greeted her at the door and said, “Don’t panic.” Mack stood there, cried and thought, Never again. She changed her mind, and now their investment is paying off. The best part, not just for Mack but for all the residents who rent out their homes, is that the rent is tax-free thanks to “The Augusta Rule,” which allows homeowners to rent out their homes for up to 14 days One billionaire renter brought only his two sons and his chef and asked for nothing but peanut butter and oatmeal – an ideal guest. Another guest, however, made it the party home for the week.
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