We had a lovely 4 days in the area and appreciated the location of the guesthouse away from the hustle and bustle of towns as well as the ease of traveling into the nearby communities and HIlo. The owners are very gracious and respectful of maintaining privacy between their home and the guesthouse. Landscaping ensures privacy from the owner's home as well as neighbors in this one-acre minimum lot-size rural neighborhood. The guesthouse is cozy inside with well planned spaces, includes an informative guest binder of restaurants, what to do and see, etc. and has comfortable outdoor sitting areas to observe and listen to nature. We had a wonderful experience of the the Hawaiian rain forest without feeling isolated. Extra touches are the owner's professional photographs of local scenes showcased throughout the guesthouse. An altogether wonderful place to stay.