This is off the beaten path on the Big Island -- which is off the beaten path in Hawaii -- and a wonderful place to explore the southernmost part of the United States. David's place was immaculate and perfectly set up. Completely comfortable, private and welcoming. Fresh eggs from the chickens in the fridge and a bucket of macademia nuts on the porch (complete with the industrial strength cracker you need to shell them). There aren't a lot of amenities in Ocean View, but the best food in town is from the Thai food truck that David and his wife (who he met while getting Lasik surgery in Thailand) run. It's great Thai food -- and since we're from L.A., we know what that means. This might not be the place for you if you're looking for a resort Hawaiaan experience, but for us it was the perfect base to hike into the greeen sands beach, see sea turtkes at the black sands beach and marvel at the power of lava.