This place is out of the way on the North Shore (up a somewhat steep hill) but at the same time, close enough to all the North Shore has to offer. There is fabulous snorkeling right at the bottom of the hill, yummy food trucks and a grocery store. Ted's Bakery (a must eat) is just down the road - a quick drive. Also right next door is Waimea Falls and Waimea Bay and THE BEST Luau on the island (Mondays and Tuesday nights only) -Tao's Luau.
Marisa's place was quiet with lots of room for a family to spread out. Having a washer and dryer on site was awesome and so convenient. Having just one cook plate was a bit of a pain but easily worked around as there were only three of us - otherwise the kitchen was well stocked with pots/pans/glasses etc. The supply of towels both for bath and beach was plenty. Great outdoor spaces, outdoor shower, small pool, hot tub, game room and skate park. Chickens will wake you up here - which is true of the entire island so just be prepared for that.
Marisa is great at responding to questions and giving suggestions of where to go, what to do, when asked. As the space is downstairs sometimes you can hear them moving upstairs but this also happens in hotels as well (hearing one's neighbors) so I certainly don't have issue with that.
There is so much positive to say about the North Shore and this property but one really just has to see it for themselves and I have no doubt this will become your family's destination, year after year.