five stars. the mango farm was incredible. the best mangoes i've ever had, hands down. the space is INCREDIBLE - great semi-outdoor living with the lovely option of enclosed bedroom (keeps the bugs out!). we loved the shower and the hammock. and the blender (smoothies!). the bed was comfy. and heather kindly provided citronella burners and deet to ward off mosquitoes when hanging outside.it is paradise.
a word on location: i don't think you can beat it. a short drive to: two-step snorkel and pu'uhonua o honaunau (place of refuge), ke'ei beach, the coffee shack, the manta snorkel (keauhou bay), coffee farms, mac nut orchards... and kealakekua bay is a leading exporter of queen honeybees, so touring big island bees (literally one minute up the road) is a must! heather has an awesome binder of activities, beaches, and day trips to recommend. there is a good grocery store about 12 minutes away that's open til 10 PM, and an awesome local market once a week. kailua-kona is not too far, but not too close (a plus for us); the mango farm is in a wonderful rural setting.
we will be back.