When we first came to Halepono we noticed that the grounds were well taken care of. The house was very neat and clean. It was very beautiful and relaxing even with a two and a half year old. We found the most enjoyable part of our stay was are interactions with the caretaker and her family. Zoe was the most accomadating host we have ever had especially with our special diets which usually present difficulty for anyone trying to cook. She was always interested in our well being and enjoyment. The food was great considering it was gluten free and mostly dairy free. She even shared some of her recipies. Her daughter shared a really big bear with our son to make him more comfortable and it seems like we must have talked with her and her family for hours when they came over to drop off food or find out how things were going. Our stay was most enjoyable and we will be recommending Halepono to our friends and family and wish to return again the next time we are on the big island.