Marcus is the perfect host! Communicative, welcoming and the right mix of there where you need him and hands off when you don't. You leave his house feeling like you've got a new friend. We loved how much space the house offered and its proximity to the airport is really nice for those late night arrivals. We enjoyed many sunsets on the porch and our toddler's favorite part of the house by far was the hammock on the south end of the porch. It's a quick drive to restaurants and beaches up and down the coast. As a major bonus to parents, Marcus has a bunch of baby/kid equipment you can borrow during your stay - highchair, travel crib, etc. He also has everything you could need for beach adventures - toys, towels, umbrella, snorkeling gear - for use during your stay. In short, we'd love to stay with Marcus again and will recommend his place to anyone we know visiting the Big Island.