My son, daughter and I stayed at Cheryl's place for 5 days and loved it there. We loved the character of her house - colourful, fun and bright with all the amenities we needed. Comfortable too. I loved leaving the patio doors open at night and letting the breeze move through. We felt safe doing so, too. Couldn't ask for more.
As for location - such a unique corner of the island. It allowed us to explore Captain Cook down around to Punalu'u' black sand beach without putting in tons of driving. We loved Ho'okena beach and the hike to Homolino beach was definitely worth it - just check on the tides as you have to walk through water to get there. While extra care is required driving up and down the road to the highway, the views are spectacular and the change in climate and terrain is noticeable. What I really liked about Cheryl's place and the community (besides the sunsets) was the stillness - perfect for purging the mind and relaxing the soul. Thanks Cheryl!