No doubt about it, this is a beautiful property. Rolling hills, two impressive waterfalls, and expansive views of the ocean. After our four night's stay we left feeling relaxed. It was a spacious and interesting "home base" for our explorations of the north and west side of Hawaii. There are so many great things about Horses and Waterfalls that others have said (and they're all true) so I'll focus on information that might be helpful for people who choose to stay here or are still deciding.

Sights and Sounds: there's so much life on this farm! The chickens were everywhere (we even got to see some chicks hatch), the waterfall rushing was a soothing way to fall asleep, the peacocks were visually attractive, but a little noisy early in the morning (I think it was their mating season when we stayed). It's worth pointing out that the small tent-cabin, which is also a rental property, is pretty close to the house. We got lucky and nobody stayed there while we were in the house. Just be aware that if people are in there you will be able to see them and vice versa if you're all on-property at the same time.

Chelsea (who was super sweet and respectful of our privacy) also lives in a cabin on the property. It's nearby, but hidden behind some brush.

Quirky: As others have noted, the house is off-the-grid and that comes with some quirks. My husband described it as a "plush hunting cabin". You basically just have to remember to keep all power off unless you're using it. Also, take showers in the morning since (at least when we were there) that seemed to be the best time to get consistently warm water.

Getting around: Keith wasn't kidding: 4WD is required! His directions to the place were perfect. Because it was so rainy during our trip, we ended up going to the Kohala coast (the driest part of the island) four out of five days we stayed at H&W. It's a 1.5 drive to the Heiau & beaches (Hapuna was our fave). On the way back you can stop in Waimea at the Brewhaus for fish tacos.

Keith showed us around the house when we first arrived & Chelsea showed us to the waterfalls & the orchard and generally kept an eye on things while we were there. She was always working hard around the property (it is a working farm, after all), a joy to talk with when we did interact, but like I said she respected our privacy.

Seclusion: if you're looking for total seclusion, this might not be the best place. Like I said, it's a working farm so there's always someone around keeping up with the daily chores that need doing. And if someone happens to also rent out that little cabin next to the house, well you definitely won't be alone.

All in all we were happy with our stay and would definitely recommend it for families.