Joe's place is AWESOME! It feels like you're sleeping in a jungle tree house and it's walking distance to the ocean, which you can hear at night. It was too rough for swimming in the mermaid ponds but watching the waves crash over the rocks is absolutely breathtaking. You are surrounded by jungle and it feels very secluded yet Hilo, the southern coast and Volcanoes National Park are fairly short drives away. It was cool hearing and seeing so many birds, coqui frogs, mongoose, geckos and other wildlife. Plus there are several fruit trees and tropical plants on the property and in the surrounding neighborhood. Joe was even kind enough to leave a sour sap fruit for us to try. The place had nearly every amenity we needed, including strong WiFi, despite being off-grid. It was a little tricky dialing in the shower temperature but with more time I'm sure we would've gotten it. Highly recommend staying here - the experience can't be beat.