for a couple of days, this airbnb gave us a sense of what it's like to live on the big island. hap and mely were amazing hosts who introduced us to live music in hawi and the best farmer's market we've been to yet (saturday morning under the banyan tree, in case you're interested). we found the cottage to be simple but incredibly clean and well cared for. highly recommend this place if you want to get to know a magical town and some incredible hosts.