Hale melemele was beautiful, very clean, has a mosquito-safe lanai and definitely everything you need for a perfect stay on the Big Island of Hawaii.
It is located in a rainforest community with lush green, croaking birds and singing frogs - the coqui. You definitely need a car to go anywhere. It's not far to the volcanoes national park, the cooled lava flows from 2018, a crazy cool night market on wednesdays at uncle robert's in kalapana, a small zoo (never go there without mosquito repellent!) and the little town of pahoa. When you arrive after sunset, it's a bit difficult to see the non-reflecting sign with the street name and the entrance to the property, so drive slow and watch out.
The house is well equipped for families, with a big kitchen, babybed, highchair, toys, books, boogieboards, beach chairs and washing machine. And lots of space! We would definitely stay there again.
Mahalo, Faith!