Traveling from California, before the six steps of traveling to Hawaii during COVID times, spending seemingly endless money on the right, speedy test and ensuring we got the timing right, when we landed in Hawaii and got to this tropical oasis, Kimberly and Peter's place was immediately the perfect place to melt away any of city-life stress. It greeted us with its natural sounds and sacred jungle-like space, and Kim herself welcomed us with sweet baby on her hip!
Kim and Peter were wonderful hosts and kind and lively people, who filled the space with everything that we could have needed to maximize our 8 days on the Big Island.
Communication was easy and open, and we found our favorite snorkeling place from Kim :) (thank you!) my partner and I generally like doing our own thing, finding we had all of the freedom to explore on our own while also having insightful and relaxing conversation/hearing tips about where to go on the island at just the right times. We felt such a sense of community while staying here, finding a balance between doing and being in the safety and comfort of this jungle home. We went between being out all day or resting, in the minimalist layout… enjoying coffee in the morning listening to the sounds of nature became a staple of our days. Kim and Peter are respectful, bright, and lovely people. Locationally, there was a lot to explore and experience around the area (farmers' markets, beaches, coffee shops, hiking, and for a longer drive, two hours to the Volcanoes and hikes... even the palms outside your window on the property). While on the island, feel open to asking for what you want to see and receive that knowledge, and be open to the fun in exploring every plant and area on your own! :) such magic to be seen, felt, heard, and experienced.
Listen, when you are here... there is so much to hear! While you're here, keep an eye out for the two cats and lizards/geckos, and ears open for the birds, frogs, hens, and roosters! Nature sounds are ceaseless, and replace any sense of white noise with inspiration and flow. The place itself is stocked with everything we needed for our adventures and resting back at home, even waking up in the morning before you've had a grocery trip: Kona coffee, snorkel gear, beach and bath towels, and a fully stocked kitchen with pans, a rice cooker, burners, and dish soap, even seasonings and pantry foods in the cupboard. I loved the minimalism of the space - only what you need, with room to play and create each day between! The bedroom has open screens and is a nature-friendly space, and the windows are open and spacious. Laundry is accessible for longer stays, so we were able to use that in our stay, too!
Between any fancy places or extensive space, we fell in love with this space and even tossed our fruit skins and peels into a makeshift compost on the land, in collaboration with Peter. We found that when you are open to giving to the land, it opens to you, and to anyone who is seeking a rest nest/fun space to adventure from, to experience abundance in nature, community, and all forms, my partner and I enjoyed this space with open hearts. We think you'd find immense joy and gratitude in a simple, nourishing, and locationally-aware home that is this one! ❤️