This airbnb stay is as every other review describes, so much more than just a stay. It really is a one of a kind experience on Big Island, that I highly doubt you can find elsewhere. Roaming horses, peacocks, and chickens, all very friendly, as long as you are respectful of them as animals, obviously. For those that do not have experience driving offroad, I would imagine the road to this airbnb being terrifying, as it was for the passengers in my car haha.
I would personally not want to leave or arrive at this property on my own after sunset either. Practically speaking, that is definitely something to consider. The instructions to reach the airbnb seem extensive at first, but once you get off the highway it is very detailed and well written instructions, very easy to remember the way to the airbnb after the first time. You do lose connection on the way there, so read the instructions carefully and save them to your phone! I would definitely be stressed and probably lost if I had been navigating there for the first time past sundown, which thankfully I did not. You have to drive on two stone paths to have enough traction to make it up and down the steepness of the dirt road, and across a river (it was dry when we went). The river crossing is where the biggest dip is so watch out for your bumper. I saw non 4 wheel drive cars make it to the airbnb, though I would not want to be driving that road without a 4WD. Definitely make your life easier and get a 4WD car if you are staying here.
There are quite a few technical rules to follow, but they are entirely understandable. It is however, something to consider if you do not have the mindfulness or time to respect the property and craft of the home. We struggled with the off grid power supply and its gauge a bit but the host said they were switching to solar soon!
Apart from that, the off grid lifestyle was a fun experience in itself. There were avocado and orange trees that we were free to pick from, swings and hammocks to play on, and best of all, horses!! As a Californian, I think it is hard to come by a place that will let you freely spend time with horses, so that was a one of a kind experience and I will miss the horses the most. This property is, as described by my friends and I, an Island dream house. I would never leave if I lived here. And I highly recommend this airbnb despite the hassle of the property being so remote and about 40 minutes from downtown Hilo, because it is well worth the experience.