Truly special place you have to see to believe.
My parents and I stayed here for 5 days this past holiday season on our first trip to Hawaii and my only regret is that we could not stay for longer. That being said, I believe your personal enjoyment of Elvie and Hugh's place depends on your travel preferences. If you prefer the "like a hotel" Air Bnb experience and treatment, this is definitely not the place for you.
The entire house is eclectically decorated, with so many treasures and artwork to discover. The main house consists of a bedroom, and a small sitting area with a loft bed. I slept in the loft and loved listening to the coqui frogs at night, and waking up to the leaves and sunshine in the mornings. The bathroom is enclosed, with a open "window" where you can look out and see the winding avocado tree that the house is built in/around. Bathroom sink is outside, beautifully set in the tree branches, and the outdoor shower was a highlight of our stay as you are showering under a canopy of leaves, feeling the warm breeze, and communing with nature. The kitchen was stocked with breakfast fixings, fresh fruit and coffee, with a porch attached where we ate and pondered. Lastly, the reflection room! So stunning and playful, an incredibly unique place.
We spent our days snorkeling tide pools, hiking in Waipio, visiting Volcanoes National Park, exploring Hilo, and were did not feel encumbered by our daily drives to and from the house.
Our stay was infinitely blessed by Hugh and Elvie's warmth and aloha spirit. We picked fruits, were introduced to their farm and property, and enjoyed many stories of their life in Hawaii. They're the most genuine and big-hearted people you'll meet.
It was hard to say goodbye but we left the farm feeling grounded, relaxed, and deeply connected to nature and appreciative of our hosts' graciousness and hospitality.
Book this house with the right mindset and you will have an unforgettable, eye-opening experience.