This was my first airbnb experience and it picked me up and blew me away!!! I originally thought when I booked my reservation with Marcus and saw the pictures that 'no way' was this house that incredible. Pictures do not do this house justice!!! My family and I were blown away by the beautiful scenery, the house (particularly with how clean it was), the open layout of the rooms, the two master bedrooms but, in particularly, our host Marcus. His warm greeting and gracious manner made us feel welcomed and, even more, we did not feel like strangers. We met him here and there as we traveled Kona and he always wanted to know how we were doing. But what made this trip extra special was that my daughter reached out to Marcus to say that they wanted a surprise waiting for me when I arrived. This wonderful man had my favorite beer (Heineken) and champagne waiting for us when we arrived. WHO DOES THAT!!!! My family has decided that Marcus' place will be a regular for our vacations and we are planning our return in 2018. Kona was great but Marcus and his home blew it right out the water. Thank you so much Marcus for an experience that will always be rich in my memories.