Kaeo is an amazing person and host. My husband and I felt welcome from the moment we arrived. We were welcomed by Kaeo with hugs and a delicious chicken salad. The Eco Hale was spotless and exactly as shown in the photos. The bed and linens were very comfortable and the shower had great water pressure. The grounds are gorgeous and create a peaceful space ... we fell asleep each night to the sound of the rain in the trees and the coqui frogs chirping.
You are really in the rainforest though it is an easy drive from Eco Hale to the Volcanoes National Park and to Hilo. We had just spent three nights in Honolulu and it was really wonderful to relax in such a peaceful setting for a few days. Also, our Airbnb experience in Honolulu was not the best, so we were so happy to arrive at Eco Hale and find everything just as described.
We ate breakfast and dinner at Eco Hale and took snacks with us for our sightseeing during the day. The kitchen amenities were plentiful and we had no trouble preparing meals.
I am so glad we stayed at Eco Hale and highly recommend it!