Marc was an amazing host and we were welcomed by his wonderful dogs when we first arrived! Marc is very responsive and accommodating and made the stay very comfortable.
The cottage is immaculately clean and has a fully furnished kitchen for any and all cooking needs. The hardwood floors are gorgeous and the beds were very comfortable. There are big windows that give you incredible views of both Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa and there’s a nice bench outside (sort of on a hill) that gives you sweeping views of the entire landscape. The only disclaimer I would add is that the Cottage is kept at a ~70 degree temperature (via ceiling windows/fans that appear to always be open), so make sure to bring some warmer clothes during the cooler months (we came in early March) as it can get a bit chilly at night.
Otherwise, we could not recommend a better place on the Big Island and the close proximity to both the touristy spots on the west side of the island and the more local spots on the east makes this a PERFECT place to stay. Mahalo Marc for everything and we can’t wait to visit again soon!