My husband and I loved our week at Marc’s place. The cottage has a nice open floor plan and is comfortably and beautifully furnished. The bed is exceptionally comfortable. The kitchen is small but mighty – we had all we needed for cooking all sorts of meals.
I read reviews raving about the view of the night sky (truly amazing) but I was not expecting the incredible view of the mountain from the cottage. It was enjoyable to watch throughout the day – the rainbows were so beautiful. Mauna Kea Cottage is truly a fitting name.
The location is better than expected too. It’s a few miles from Waimea and all the conveniences the town has to offer and just 10 minutes from the beaches. Just make sure to dial the address into your navigation so you don't miss the turn off from the main road (especially at night).
Communication with Marc was perfect. We appreciated getting a call to let us know the cottage was ready early. Marc also offered to bring us a heater if we were cold. Barbara was at the cottage to welcome us and show us around. Very thoughtful.
The cherry on top was little Pootie the cat. We miss our cat terribly when we travel and having a cat on site is a serious bonus. He is a very sweet and independent (outdoor) cat - he’d stay out of your way if you’re not a cat person.