What a fantastic stay! Ted is a friendly, gracious, relaxed, and enormously helpful host in terms of suggesting beautiful and awe-inspiring sights and activities. As a first time visitor to the Big Island, I did my research before arriving, but Ted helped me take my trip to the next level, armed with knowledge only a local can provide. The other guests staying in the house were equally kind and outgoing, and it was a blast to swap stories and photos of our adventures on the island. I also fired up the bbq one night to grill some steaks and vegetables, and enjoyed a wonderful dinner in the lanai without having to pay exorbitant restaurant prices. The room was cozy, but exactly what I wanted: a place to crash at the end of the day after driving to cool spots all over the island.