We loved all the decorations and personal touches we found all around the hale. It made it feel so comfortable and homey. Kaeo and Karl had everything you could think of needing for your stay, and things you wouldn't have thought of as well (flashlights, warm clothing, binoculars, etc).
The many personalized guide books Kaeo and Karl provided were invaluable for us to get a local perspective to make our trip even better. They had so many suggestions that you can't find anywhere else.
One of our favorite suggestions from Kaeo when we arrived was the night market at Kalapana - great food, music, and people and a great way to end our trip!