Staying with Kimiko and Fuku (the cat) was one of the highlight of my stay in big island. She's extremely helpful and accommodating for my daily schedule; when I had to set off early and couldn't make the breakfast, she would prepare convenient sandwiches, coffee, fruits for me (depending on my needs). She's also very friendly and help connect me and other people staying there and we drove to Mauna Kea summit together the first night I got there. When we really needed to head out in the middle of night, a basket of food, coffee, utensils, and Japanese snacks were well ready at the doorway. She's also an artist and posted a Japanese calligraphy greeting note on my door when I came home late. Very caring person with high standard of tidiness/hygiene (I mean, Japanese level). Probably partially coz I speak Japanese, we became friends by the end of my stay. Will not stay in cold, boring resorts if she's willing to let me stay next time.