We had a fantastic stay at Mari’s place! The combination of private pool and oceanfront space is hard to top. Our kids loved the pool and played in it everyday. There was a nice selection of pool toys. The location is perfect - easy access to downtown Hilo, Volcanoes NP, a great chocolate farm, Akaka Falls, and more! Falling asleep to the sound of waves, frogs, and birds was a great change of pace and our young kids slept well in the bedroom. The sofa bed in the living room was decently comfortable - better than most sofa beds. I highly recommend Mari’s place for couples and families alike!