I almost hesitate to write this review, because Karen's house is a such a beautiful oasis that I'm afraid it will be fully booked the next time I travel to Hawaii! There is a lush garden that completely surrounds the house, and after arriving we spent about half an hour immersed in a unique botanical tour of the property. The house itself is gorgeous, with light airy spaces and beautiful leaded glass windows. Our room was quite large, and overlooked the spacious porch and a small outdoor dining table. There was a private bathroom with a waterfall shower, and a large amount of natural light. Karen has been on the island for some time, and is very knowledgeable about places to visit and local restaurants. There are two (friendly and loveable) cats on the property, one of whom is a more seasoned traveler than many people I know! There is also a guest house which may be available for rent as well. Overall, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Karen's house to anyone. Our visit was unique and special, and we would absolutely stay again.