The little town of Waimea is the perfect place for an away-from-the-tourist scene. Our room at the inn was "old Hawaii" homey and simple with a ginormous bathroom/shower. Great location to stay if you're hiking the Waimea Canyon. However, the confounded roosters crow all night. Patrick, the manager, told me he's setting out traps for the critters. We had a wonderful time and will return.