James' place was a great launching off point for our Kalalau hike — the room is cozy, clean and just enough space to lounge, sleep and prepare packs and trail snacks the night before your hike — since the room is separated from the rest of the house, there's a private entrance and there isn't a guaranteed welcome, the listing is more "Entire Home/Apt" than "Private Room," which some guests might appreciate. The room was exactly as described, though smaller than we expected, had the necessary essentials, and the futon/bed was comfortable to sleep on — the food prep area was big enough for us to prepare our breakfast and trail snacks, and the toaster was great for toasting bread for peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches. The bathroom is spacious and was well stocked. James was responsive during booking and generously offered to take us to the Kalalau Trailhead and leave our car at his place; Unfortunately, immediately before our stay and the night before our hike, we were unable to get in touch with James — to be fair, we didn't call or knock on his front door — so we ended up having to drive to the Trailhead and park our car overnight while we hiked and camped at Kalalau Beach. James later apologized for losing touch and causing the inconvenience, which we appreciated — despite the loss of touch during our stay, we would still recommend James' place to friends and other travelers, especially those budget-conscious folks looking for a good (and private) jumping off point for a Kalalau hike or a place to crash at night while doing lots of outdoor activities during the day. Thanks again for hosting us, James and family!