We stayed 5 nights at the Ishihara home and absolutely loved it! It is a very tradtional Japanese-Hawaiian home (I'm totally guessing built sometime between the 1930's-1950's), which we loved. The location at the mouth of Waimea Canyon is super convenient and the drive to Polihale Beach and Poipu is easy (all our favorite places on this side of the island). A grocery store, shops, cafes, and restaurants are just a minute or 2 drive down the hill. Don't come here expecting a hotel-style experience. It's like you're staying at your friend's very nice home. There is no air conditioner (if that matters to you; we prefer to go without). Once you open up all the doors and windows and turn on the ceiling fans in almost every room the house is comfortable enough. I'm sure if the normal tradewinds were blowing it would be even more comfortable, but they really weren't blowing until our last day. Regardless, we absolutely loved the place, which feels very, very special. One of the very best things (maybe the best thing) about staying at the Ishihari home is the back porch with a great view into the mouth of Waimea Canyon as well as fabulous sunrises. Oh, and last, but not least, there is a distant, but beautiful ocean view to add to the overall ambiance of the site.