The guest suite is great for a single person or couple. I came to give myself a writing retreat, and it was perfect. Quiet location, gorgeous surroundings. Mel also provides breakfast (amazing fresh fruit in my case) and suggestions for where to go and what to do.
The town of Hawi is about 2 miles away, with a coffee shop, thrift store, gift shops and galleries, and organic market. Grocery store is about 4 miles.