Our stay at Peggy's Gulch Farms was a wonderful experience. It was the perfect place to stay for one week with our 15-month-old baby : there was all the equipment we needed and the property was ideal for him to walk, play and pat farm animals.
Peggy has been a lovely and considerate host : she welcomed us with fresh tropical fruits from her garden and she gave us good advice about what to do in North Kohala (Pololu trail and its picturesque black sand beach!) and in Big Island (Hilo Farmer's market and the waterfalls on the East coast of the island are totally worth it).
The house is about 35 minutes driving from the sandy resort beaches, but you'll find some nice small beaches around at less than 15 minutes by car.
We definitely recommend to stay at Gulch Farms if you are looking for a genuine experience in a calm and beautiful place.
We hope we can return on our next trip to Big Island!