Beautiful, well-maintained home in an absolutely stunning setting. Mark's home provided a fantastic opportunity for my family & I to really experience the Big Island & connect with the beauty all around. Wendy did a great job making sure we were set up and in good shape for the week.
The home was clean & comfortable and allowed us to spend a day relaxing & cooking, or as a base to venture out and explore the island, from Waimea to Hilo. The vibe of Captain Cook/south Kona is definitely more chill than the beach area in north Kona. It was a great respite knowing that after a long day exploring, we could come home and relax together. The kitchen had EVERYTHING we might have needed, including a few fun things we didn't expect but were happy to have.
We appreciated all the helpful information in previous reviews, specifically get a 4wd vehicle, the driveway & road to the pebble beach are steep, but not unmanageable if you're prepared. All of the beach gear and equipment was great to have. We appreciated the laundry access and were able to pack lighter because of it. There is a great welcome binder with answers to most questions we had.
The only thing I will mention here, because we weren't 100% sure before we arrived, is that the house uses as many local resources as possible: a rain catchment system for non-potable water and solar panels for a significant portion of the electric. Drinking water is provided in 3 gal jugs with an easy to replace dispenser in the awesome kitchen. Extra water jugs are provided, and can be filled nearby if needed.
We would highly recommend Mark's home if you are looking to relax and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Big Island.