Honestly, we don't know where to even begin on what we loved about Richard's place! I am a Big Island native. Raised in Waimea, HI. My partner is from Marin, CA. We came home to get married and rented five different homes in the area ranging from Kohala Ranch Estates Luxury to a Town Home. In comparison, hands down, Richard's place was the best (e.g. the Kohala Ranch Estate luxury home with 7 on-suites had no soap or shampoo and didn't even have enough dishes or silverware for the minimal people staying in the home nor a coffee maker or grinder).
True, authentic, Hawai'i Island plantation style living with stunning views! Well appointed home with all the necessities necessary of modern convenience you'd expect in your own home and in a convenient location. The details are over the top --- complete kitchen & dining (stocked with spices, zip lock bags, foil, saran wrap, paper goods and more), complete bathrooms (ample towel sets, courtesy shampoo, soaps, toiletries, etc.), complete Bedrooms (comfortable beds, linens, additional sheets and bedding, etc.), complete Beach accessories (abundant beach towels, beach chairs, multiple size coolers, beach toys, snorkel gear, boogie boards, etc.), complete Lanai (candles, binoculars, bug spray, punk, lighters, etc.), complete Laundry facilities (washer, dryer, close line with pins, detergent, etc.). It goes on and on.
We felt completely held by Richard and so welcomed with the bottle of champagne, Coronas and refreshments already in the fridge. We'd not think twice about staying here again.