The pictures don't do justice to the beauty and thoughtfulness of Joshua and Geneva's home. It's absolutely gorgeous.
The road getting there is bumpy, and when you pull up initially, you may have the idea of being lost in the jungle; but their unassuming, quaint-appearing home is just stunning. The creativity that went into every part of the home is just brilliant. You're welcomed by a lava flow, a detail I found particularly clever. The decor is marvelous; there was a definite eye for detail in every piece.
The handmade cabinets were really cool! The table and reclaimed wood pieces in the sitting room were a both a nice touch and smart.
The amenities were more than we could ask for. I had considered going green when we build our home after I finish school; our short stay emphasized that it can be done. I was impressed with how seamlessly it went together and was personally inspired.
We loved the sounds of the rainforest at night. There is nothing like it in the world.
All of this, and I haven't truly touched on the owners; we spoke a couple of times, which wasn't an opportunity I thought I would have. We had never used Airbnb before, so I didn't know how it worked. Joshua and Geneva were accommodating, friendly, and helpful. They explained how some parts of the house worked, gave impeccable directions, provided fresh fruit for the time of year (and helped me pronounce lychee!), enlightened us on some interesting activities, and gave us pointers that even my parents (locals on the Kona side) missed.
As a family, we can't understate how wonderful this experience was. We have some family friends who we've already recommended this location to, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a down to earth, natural experience of Hawai'i.