We had an ok stay at "Joe's Place" - "Hana Inn" does not exist. Feeling Duped, Mislead and disappointed are a few feelings we grappled with upon arrival. The description we booked was a "Boutique Hotel - The Hana Inn. When in reality we booked a Hostel called Joe's Place. There is nothing wrong with hostels, if you know that is what you are booking. The problem is selling 1 thing and being another. I knew we would share a bath and have a community kitchen, hostel like amenities. I also know these things can be done well and very tastefully. Some of my anger is at feeling fooled - if you look the outside photos they are all taken at night - For a very good reason. If you saw them in the day light, you would get a more accurate impression of what it is. (My culpability for not realizing that marketing ploy)
I have no issue with the product Gabby is offering. Had it been sold as a hostel, with daylight photos showing the state of disrepair of the grounds and building I would have bought with knowledge.
I am not saying do not stay there, his place is a good value for Hana, which is a very expensive destination. We had a place to stay, a way to cook some meals, met some lovely folks each day and made the best of it. Just wish it were marketed with more integrity.