A beautiful location that provides much-needed relief from crowds of tourists on other parts of the island. I don’t think we saw another person on the property, aside from Kutira, the entire time we were there. The location is great for anyone looking for an authentic (read: non-touristy) Hawaiian experience. You’re positioned near Haiku and Paia and right along the road to Hana, so you don’t have to drive the entire road in one day (and can take more time to enjoy each stop.)
A few things to note as you decide if this experience is for you: the hikes to the waterfall and the ocean are challenging and should not be attempted when the ground is wet. These are not leisurely strolls. You should also be comfortable with wildlife as you’ll share the bamboo temple with geckos and the ants that seem to always make their way in. And finally, you should make sure your rental car can handle the dirt roads. (An SUV would be ideal.)
Once you’re prepared for all that, you can look forward to beautiful sunrises, a refreshing outdoor shower and, perhaps most importantly, a peaceful oasis on an otherwise crowded island.