Where to begin? We loved it here! This is the cutest neighborhood on the island. The hosts’ availability and communication are amazing. The style, design, and the work woven into the grounds and landscaping are impressive. The shack kitchenette has what you need with fridge and microwave and kettle. The bed is super comfortable. The outside shower has gorgeous flowers growing into it and a large indoor bathroom to keep your things in. The fresh fruit, groceries, and coffee in our room meant so much. The gear to borrow (snorkel masks/fins/boards/wetsuit is great, there’s even extra sun lotion and shampoo in the bathroom. The dog, Bolt the cat, chickens, and of course talking parrot add character. There are delicious Shaka tacos, Kaya cafe, Coffee shack, Teshima Japanese diner, etc., nearby. The local parks and sites by this Captain Cook area were among the best on the island. I highly recommend kayaking to the cook monument in the morning to snorkel and see dolphins. Two Step and Honaunau (place of refuge) at sunset are incredible. Don’t be afraid to buy the two step bakery goods at the stand on the side of the road :-) You need ube sticky rice, lilikoi coconut cake, or a mocha brownie.