Wonderful stay with Angel and Gabriel - so warm and welcoming. When I stayed, Angel was relatively new to Airbnb, but she’s got a gift for hospitality - quick to offer/provide whatever you need if she has it. Not to mention, of course, providing a wealth of information for things to do in the area.

The space itself is small but lovely, with its own private entrance and small lanai, big screened windows on two sides and screened sliding door on the other so you feel totally “in nature.” And while you’re sharing the bath with the rest of the house, you’re closer to it than anyone else (literally right next door), and I never had a problem getting in when I wanted to. Every day, you get a wonderful basket of fruits (papaya, bananas, grapefruit, limes, rambutan - almost all right from their property) as well as fresh-baked banana (or other fruit) bread. They’re both seriously “good people,” and Gabriel is a very talented artist and drummer. Had many good chats with both of them.

Great location, just 10 minute walk (or 2-minute drive) from the clothing-optional, swimmable (if you’re a decent swimmer - though currents are tricky) Kehena Black Sand Beach. Note: Do NOT just wear flip-flops if you’re going to the beach; the somewhat treacherous climb down to the beach requires Teva-like shoes - trust me, you don’t want to to take a tumble on sharp lava rock). If you’re open-minded and up for an adventure, plan your stay to include hitting the Sunday drum circle/party at the beach: suffice to say, the 60’s are alive and well in all their positive glory…

Also 20 minutes to The Warm Ponds, 25 to Kapoho Tide Pools, 15-20 to Pahoa, and 10 to the Wednesday night community market/concert/gathering at Uncle Robert’s in Kalapana (also a don’t-miss).