My wife and I stayed at Eco Hale for 3 nights on an anniversary trip which also included stays at The Royal Hawaiian (Oahu) and Sheraton Kona Resort (Kailua-Kona). Without question, our fondest memories of the trip are the ones we made here. From the moment we pulled into the driveway, where Kaeo welcomed us as if she had known us our entire lives, we felt the special-ness of the place. The cabin itself is beautiful, clean, and filled with personal touches. It strikes the perfect balance between offering just enough modern convenience to feel luxurious (electricity, hot water on demand, etc.) while eschewing things like television which would detract from the natural beauty and intimacy of the setting. This is truly a place to step back, slow down, and relax. We loved falling asleep to the sound of the rain pitter-pattering on the roof and the frogs chirping outside the windows. Also, the location is ideal for exploring the volcano and the Hilo side of the island, which we ended up far preferring over the Kona side. We met several folks at the Kona resorts who only did day trips to the volcano, and I think that's a tragic mistake. The eastern side of the island is far more lush and beautiful, and offers numerous hikes, vistas, waterfalls, and gardens for those who appreciate that sort of thing. We followed several of Kaeo's recommendations and were not disappointed. In short, we could not recommend Eco Hale more highly, and hope one day to have the opportunity to return.