I just completed a three week stay in Mai's "Waipio Studio." It is a big space with its own sink and small frig. I love its spaciousness and queen-sized bed. The studio shares a wall with a restaurant that fronts the main road, so be ready for a mix of IZ and classic oldies at about 7am in morning as the restaurant crew begin their day. I met some great people while there: an organic hemp farming couple from Canada who were touring hemp operations on the island; a retired engineer (also from Canada) who biked daily one of the "world's ten best bicycling routes" right at Mai's doorstep; a social worker from the Captain Cook area of the island; and a few more. While I wouldn't mind having my own bathroom, the fact of the matter is that for 23.5 hours per day, I don't need it; and sharing a kitchen encourages people to interact more with their neighbors, which turns out is an excellent thing. People shared local bananas, fresh made pasta, and organic celery and tomatoes grown in Waimea, among other things. Plus, if you are on a budget, the $65-$100 per night that Mai charges saves you money compared to accommodations elsewhere on the island. This is an historic wooden building from the 1920s. It's not the steel and cement you will find on the Kona side. Waipio Valley and the Hamakua Coast are lush and unlike anything you will find in Kona. Mai's Vacation Rentals are worth a stay, and make the perfect starting point for an adventure on this more tropical side of the island.