We decided to base our one-week trip to the big island here instead of in one of the cities. For us, it was a great choice. I'm so glad we did this instead of a hotel in a city. The house has so much character and was much more memorable than just another hotel room. It is up high so the climate is cooler, which we liked. Eric built the house himself and the quality is evident. It's nicely appointed without being over the top. Our family of 6 was very comfortable. We (the parents) actually slept on the queen-sized futon in the main room and it was as comfortable as many beds I've slept in. The two actual bedrooms both have queen beds so plenty of space. The community is nice too. At the bottom of the hill is a little shopping center with a nice cafe (Coffee Grounds) that we ate at most mornings. Really good food and friendly people. There's also gas, a nice supermarket and a post office. We're on Kauai as I write this. Our rental here, while located on the ocean, doesn't hold a candle to Eric's place. I prefer it 10-1 and my family would agree. Eric himself was very nice and helpful. He spent probably 30 minutes with me on the phone helping with suggestions for big island activities. Very nice guy.