We enjoyed this stay a lot and John was very kind, full of tips, and a welcoming host.
He does like to greet guests, give a quick tour, and answer any questions for check in. During the rest of our stay we never saw him, but we could always knock on his door if we needed anything.
The property is located on a gravel road, but very easy to find. Conveniently located 15-20 minutes from Hilo.
It does feel a little bit like glamping, so don’t come here expecting it to be without some dirt/dust. We loved hearing the sound of rain and nature at night. John provided earplugs if needed.
There were a couple bugs/mosquitos inside when we first arrived, but we captured/killed them with ease and didn’t have any unwelcome bugs the rest of our stay. John did leave us a fly swatter, net, mosquito zapper, and bug repellent spray just in case.
We found a roommate gecko who would hide behind the curtains looking for sunlight. Sometimes we could see cute wild boars and roosters wandering in the backyard.
One thing we noticed that we haven’t seen at other Airbnbs are the amenities! You don’t need to worry if you forgot to bring personal items like shaving cream, deodorant, sunscreen, soap, shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer. He also offered snorkel gear and umbrellas.
The kitchen area has tons of appliances/tools for cooking. He also left us some eggs, bagels, fruit, and water for drinking and cooking. The fridge was not full-size, but met our needs.
This was a wonderful place and we’d definitely come back!