I am so happy we found this place, Mike & Joy are seriously the most wonderful hosts!! If you are looking for a home away from home, this is it! Joy makes the best smoothies and breakfast's and Mike will have you rolling with his stories. Very laid back. The property is inspired by so many different cultures and is beautifully pulled together. The stones and shells in the shower, with the tiles were my favorite! Paired with the flowers placed throughout the rooms, this made for a perfect paradise! This was my first time to the Big Island, and I was taken by the kind and peaceful nature here and the self sustained lifestyle. It is true Hilo is the wet side, but the lush forest is the way to go! Hilo has much to do! I recommend doing a sunrise lava boat tour as well. This was suggested by Mike and Joy and it was sooo worth it! You see lava from 20feet away, as it cools with sea water. The whole trip was wonderful, glad we could stay and hope to return! Thank you again!