Ken and Myra’s gorgeous and well-maintained Japanese-style home is perfectly nestled within the deeply lush and tropical Captain Cook landscape. We could barely contain our excitement as we opened the gate to find a lovely garden paradise, where vegetables grow and fruits blossom, creating an enchanting stage for the Lanai and apartment entrance.
You will absolutely love the back yard. You immediately feel the energy of the tropical forest engulf you in a way unaccustomed to verbal description… because there are no words for the beauty and immersiveness of being there.
The one bedroom apartment is expansive and clean. All appliances are serviceable and well-maintained. Fresh air moves freely through the apartment, so ventilation is good. There are basic items available for use in the kitchen but plan to purchase any spices you may need if the plan is to create dinners utilizing local food sources, like we did. There is a washer and dryer on the lanai. We utilized the washer once midway through our weeklong stay and then hung the clothes on a provided clothesline for drying.
The television in the great room includes airplay which was a bonus for reviewing photos made during the day. This place is an incredible value for any curious explorer wanting to experience free range hens rustling about the yard as you sip your fresh ground Kona coffee on the lanai. We found great joy in listening to the coqui frogs joining in with the crickets to put on a stellar performance every evening.
The bed is firm and the jetted tub in the bathroom is perfectly HUGE! We enjoyed the tub very much, especially after our day spent wandering Volcanoes National Park. Ken checked in to offer tips about activities in the area and to check if we needed anything. Never intrusive and always polite communications via Airbnb messaging. We cannot recommend this beautiful and enchanted hideaway more emphatically.
Captain Cook is a welcoming community. The Farmer’s Market on Sunday is must-do. Choicemart is a well-stocked grocery store. Book this spot if you are fortunate enough to find it available. You won’t regret it.