Everything went better than we expected. This was our FIRST time using AirBNB AND our first Hawaii adventure. When we go back to Hawaii and visit the Big Island again, we will certainly make it a point to see if Sue's coffee plantation is available. Sue supplied everything we needed. The little things such as having some snorkeling supplies, beach towels, kitchen amenities, a juicer, etc. made for an excellent stay. The local contact was very attentive to our needs and flexible with our departure time. The grounds were well maintained. It was nice to walk around the gardens and pick some lemons for fresh squeezed lemonade. In our neighborhood walks, we found some fallen fruit and used Google to identify them and prepare them appropriately. The neighbor's avocado tree was a bountiful surprise and added a nice twist to meals.
The location was close enough to town and supermarkets and all conveniences, but yet secluded enough to appear that we were the only ones in the neighborhood. The grill on the porch allowed for some great steaks our first night after hitting the local Safeway supermarket. (Make sure you get your own Safeway loyalty club card which brings some nice discounts to your grocery bill.) It was very quiet at night (and during the day as well). Sue has an adequate supply of fans to get the air circulating to the point that the house cools down very nicely at night.
The living arrangements were wonderful with spacious rooms and modern , well-maintained furniture. It was a true home away form home. We even had a friendly cat come visit us on the porch for a couple of mornings.
The location allows it to serve as a nice jumping off point to any destination on the island. We drove about 800 miles in the four days and managed to get to just about every corner of the island without much hassle.
Great accommodations, service, pre-planning and communication all around. It was a delight to stay at Sue's plantation. We look forward to a return opportunity.