This home was such a nice, relaxing treat in the middle of the jungle! The apartment was even more spacious than I had remembered from the photos, and was well-equipped with everything you'd need for your stay. The small patio with hammock and chairs was nice for reading outside, and the large windows in the living and dining rooms really made it feel like you were in your own private jungle!

Liz, the host, provided very detailed emails with instructions and a mini guide to the island and events, which was a nice added touch (even though we already had our days planned by the time we received the email, the restaurant recommendations were appreciated!). I would only add 2 caveats for those considering staying here: there are roosters in the area as others have said, so we were woken up around 6 or 7am briefly each morning by their calls...but it was easy enough to get back to sleep, or sometimes we just got an earlier start in the morning! If you are a light sleeper and want to sleep in, bring ear plugs. The other thing to know is this house is somewhat in the middle of nowhere, and the Big Island is quite large, so be prepared for long drives if you're doing a lot of sightseeing. Even driving to the nearby town with shops and restaurants took 25 minutes or so due to the low speed limits and intense rain, but it was nice to be so secluded as well.