My family and I stayed at Ipu Hale between 8 - 12 Dec. as part of our 15th wedding anniversary trip to Hawaii. We didn't get to meet Yuriko as she was travelling. David was a gracious host and his place is beautiful ... better than the pictures. The house is as good as any five star hotel that we have stayed in. Every little thing has been taken into consideration ... From towels and toiletries in the bathroom to night lights in the hall and kitchen. The rooms are very spacious, the beds very comfortable and the place is super clean. Watching the sunset from the hot tub in the lanai was a real treat. If you are a big family or a group of 5 - 6 friends, don't even think about it, just go ahead and book it. You won't have any regrets. You do need to have a car though to get around.