My wife and I stumbled upon A Tortoise Refuge while planning our trip to the Hawaiian Islands. Kaimana was great from the start, answering questions we had about the listing right away and working with us since we had a late arrival.

The Caretakers and Homeowner:
Kaimana, the owner, is fun and easy-going. She made sure our stay was comfortable and fun. She takes great care of both her guests and all of the animals under her care. We had a great time hanging out and hearing her stories.
Seth is one of the Caretakers at the Refuge and your guide to living "Aloha". He will take you snorkeling, introduce you to the animals, and even hang out and have a beer or two if you have some down time. He had great knowledge of the area, local wildlife, and popular destinations.

The House and Room:
The Outside is the perfect co-existence of man and nature. There is a driveway for those who are renting a car (definitely meant for smaller cars, though), two different sitting areas, and lots of animals to meet and greet with.
The Inside of the house is very clean and well-kept. The Room was spacious, very clean, and had everything we needed (towels, soap, etc).

My wife and I stayed here for 4 days and had an amazing experience. We loved hanging out with Kaimana, Seth, and all the animals. It definitely felt like a home away from home. It was barely a minute walk to the beach and only 5-10 minute walk to more amazing snorkeling spots (unfortunately conditions weren't great the days we stayed due to storms off the coast). Its a 3 minute drive or 10-15 minute walk to Downtown Lahiana which has great restaurants, several bars for a good nightlife, and a ton of fun local shops. We had so much fun and hope we can return again in the future!