My wife and I spent a week at Hap’s comfortable, clean cottage located in a lush area near the wonderful small towns of Kapaau and Hawi. We loved the rustic charm which made us feel more a part of a more authentic Hawaii than if we had stayed at a resort. Hap and his wife were the warmest and most generous hosts of any Airbnb experience we have had. Getting to know them a little was one of the best parts of our stay on the Big Island. Hap gave us many ideas for places to hike, snorkel, and eat. We were treated to incredible fruits from trees located on his property. We were amazed to learn that Hap had resurrected the cottage, which had been part of a sugar plantation, and moved it to it’s current location, and that he used his skills as a woodworker to build some of the furniture and bowls in the house. We enjoyed the tiny resident cat, Mouser, who hung out on the back porch, and the colorful geckos all around. Thanks for the great experience and memories Hap and Mely!