We hemmed and hawed over the right place to choose for a splurge on our honeymoon, and are so glad we ended up at this most special place. The view is more of an experience than just something pretty to look at - we spent an entire day just lounging around being mesmerized by it. Add to that incredibly comfortable furnishings with just the right amount of luxury, the wonderful soaking tub, the sounds of the jungle and kind and welcoming hosts, and you really have it made.
The nearby town of Honokaa is lovely and has a surprising amount of activity - wish we had gotten out to explore more of that. Literally down the street from this retreat is the Waipi'o Valley Lookout. Hundreds of people venture to this spot to marvel at the view near the parking lot or make a steep journey into the valley. When we visited the spot on our last day, we realized how truly spoiled we were to have just about as good a view (truly!) from the comfort of our home away from home - with no crowds!
If I could make any recommendations to folks considering this place, it would be to arrive during the day - you'll show up much more relaxed than we did after taking the curvy roads at night time, plus you'll get more time to relish in that view!