We spent a week in Marc's place in Waimea. It was truly lovely! The view from the lanai is gorgeous (the photos don't really do it justice). The landscape changed every hour. The colors were amazing. It was very peaceful and calm and quiet. In the morning, we awoke to birdsong. The house is very nice - the furnishings are quite fancy, so if you have small children, be careful. This is a great place for quiet contemplation. One night we were treated to a beautiful night sky. It was almost as clear as the view from the Mauna Kea visitor center at 9K feet. This place is only 20 minutes from Hapuna beach, and about an hour from Kona. The kitchen is quite minimal - we were able to cook for ourselves most nights, but think simple. The bedrooms are beautiful, and the snorkel and surf board equipment is exceptional. Marc is a very kind, responsive and thoughtful host. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit!