The Tree House is perfect for lazy mornings on the lanai sipping Kona coffee while you wait for the sun to climb in the sky and the day to begin. It makes for a relaxing crash pad at the end of a day of adventuring to sit and sip a Hilo brew while you plan out the next day. We'd often come back for mid-day naps. The bed was super comfy— I don't think we've ever slept that comfortably outside of our own home. We made all of our breakfasts in the kitchen and the shower was very nice and refreshing after coming home dirty from island activities. Mak and Co. (the dogs) were very sweet, but kept to their side of the property. It was our first stay in Hawai'i and the owners were very welcoming, nice and responded when we had questions and lent us little things like rope. Parking is covered, which is nice because we took the top off of our Jeep and didn't have to put it back on every night. There are boogie boards for Magic Sands Beach (that beach is...brutal on a newbie boogie boarder...but fun!). There are also beach chairs and towels, snorkel gear, coolers, umbrellas, all the stuff you need for a day out around Kailua Town. The bedroom was nice and cool at night and maintained a pleasant temperature in evening. We rented a car and drove everywhere...which you should do regardless of where you stay on the island. But there are loads of beaches, restaurants, shops, historical stuff to visit, and surfing and snorkeling opportunities super close by...within like 10 minutes of driving. Coffee plantations with tours are maybe 20-30 minutes away. There are state parks to the north and south with under an hour drive. We went to seven different beaches and four different snorkeling spots (check out Captain Cook! Best snorkeling in all the islands, people say!) We were never bored. There was a Hawai'i travel guide on the table when we arrived: Check that out for sure. We have nothing but good things to say about the Tree House.