We had magical and priceless experiences both at Jodie's place and at Waianapanapa State Park. The park is less than a half mile walk down a beautiful- in places gorgeous- street. Jody's large property is picturesque with tropical fruits and flowers. The house is spacious and has a Hawaiian motif. For our November stay the overhead fans and trade winds kept the indoor temperatures comfortable at all times. There is no A/C. This is a rural Hawaiian experience. It's not about movie theaters, 100s of TV channels, the internet and connectivity. The nearest store (not supermarket) is 10 minutes away and closes at 7:30 PM. That made all the nice surprises in the refrig, cupboard and the fruit larder so welcome for our late arrival. The house was clean and well-maintained.
We had complete privacy but contacted the local caretaker when we thought we had a problem He was immediately available to handle the issue in minutes by phone. There is a spiritual, romantic quality to the Waianapanapa State Park area that extends to this property that is an optional extra but by no means guaranteed. How many vacation places offer such a possiblility? Your results may vary.