Buck was an extremely good-natured and hospitable host. We were so delighted everyday when he came round in the morning with his beautifully made coffee replete with cream and brown sugar. A long time resident, Buck has plenty of tips about the local area including nearby beaches and even an off- the- track place just up the road where you can grab a bite if you're not up for going into Pahoa or Hilo for a meal.

Mariner Cottage was just DELIGHTFUL and beautifully decorated - I was totally ready to move in for good! The cottage is spotless, the bed super comfy and having both a public lanai to share as well as one's "private" porch was great so you could be as sociable or private as you desired. Hard to beat the view, too!

We would go back in a heart beat and hope we do someday.

Mucho aloha, Buck!