As other reviewers have written over and over again, this place is a hidden gem. The Honeymoon suite is just lovely on every level.
Everything is as described by the experienced hosts and we enjoyed getting to meet some of the other guests staying on the property who were all so kind and generous, sharing local coffee, fruits, tips for eateries, and other adventures.
If you are an animal lover, like us, there are pets on the ranch to visit, including: 2 big dogs, 3 cats, some guine pigs and a bunny (all outside, except the two dogs come hang out inside by the kitchen too). My husband is an avid bird-watcher and enjoyed his birds-eye view from our private penthouse lanai! off our private wrap-around lanai. Our daughter loved playing with a kitten downstairs on the back porch! We all enjoyed our ensuite jacuzzi bath after a long day of exploring!
Be aware that you need to be able to climb three flights of stairs with your luggage to get to your penthouse suite. There is no A/C but it was nice to keep the room open with screens, and a couple of fans kept the room very comfortable, even for someone like me, who runs hot. There is a kitchen downstairs in the common area, which is well-stocked for preparing meals, including a coffee-maker, blender, etc. and designated space in the fridge and pantry for your food. The location feels remote but is only a few minutes drive from restaurants and a local market (check out Dimple Cheek store and restaurant!). Bring all your own food and coffee/tea.
It felt like the fun of meeting really nice and interesting
people in a hostel when we used the kitchen area downstairs but having the luxury of your own private penthouse (the entire top floor), with beautiful views of the countryside out every window, walk-in closet, excellent wifi, cable TV, en-suite 2-person jacuzzi and a wrap around lanai! It is a nice place to base yourself when exploring the Hilo vicinity and Volcano Park. I also can say with confidence that you cannot beat the price for such lovely accommodations!