Our host Amma was extremely welcoming, informative and responsive to our needs. And though very responsive, simultaneously very respectful of privacy. I appreciated her conscientiousness regarding Kayak safety, though we didn't opt to utilize them, she knew her safety tips, and the regulations of the surrounding nature preserve. Being an AirB&B first timer, I was a bit unfamiliar with how formal or informal checkin procedures would be. She was patient with my lack of knowledge. The place is beautiful, and the owners, property managers do a fantastic job of maintaining it.
The local folks seem to look out for each other and their "village" as I heard one refer to their place as. I'm so glad I stayed here rather than going the resort route. And though very local, they were welcoming of visitors, especially if said visitors bring open and accepting minds. That's the whole point of traveling isn't it?
The only thing someone new to Hawaii (like I was) should know, is that this place is an "open-air" (terminology?) property. Meaning you're permanently open to the outside air (though screened-in to prevent entry by the larger bugs) So if it's 80 degrees outside with 70% humidity, so it is in the cottage. But that's how many of the properties are here. It is the tropics, so that comes with certain whether, critters, etc. Accepting that, the beauty and welcoming people overcome these details. The owners and hosts do very well in minimizing the negative effects of nature without obstructing your interaction with the positive aspects of the surrounding nature.