Anne's place is so lovely and was the perfect home base for our adventures around the island. A quick 20-25 minute drive to great public beaches and an hour or so from Hilo. We loved having this little retreat in the highlands to come home to - very quiet and so nice and cool in the evenings.
The kitchen is well stocked with pots/pans, utensils, and dishes, and there's a grocery store three minutes drive away. Super comfy beds and linens, plenty of closet space, and even some beach chairs and a boogie board to borrow for beach days!
The only tip I would give is to bring an eye mask if you're light sensitive. The window coverings do allow for bright morning sun, which didn't bother me or my friend as we were up early most days to start our adventures.
Communication and check in were smooth and easy, and the town of Waimea is so cute. There's a great pub at the end of the street, a super cute neighborhood coffee shop about a mile away, and a farmer's market on Saturdays. Anne's place is great for friends or a family, and I would definitely book it again!