We stayed at Samantha's farm stay for about a week. It was a remote location, as you. will have to drive past two lava fields and narrow roads to arrive here, essentially the end of the road. The cottage was well screened in. Bugs still managed to get in but the geckos were our best friends and would take care of them for us. Will only say that when it rained, our clothes, blankets, and papers were damp due to the humidity.. There is no heater or A/C but it wasn't a big deal during our stay.
The cottage was well equipped, and the small cooking area in the back was just what you needed. I would definitely recommend Samantha's hale to anyone who goes to visit the big island. Especially if you are like me, and like to stay off the grid and away from everyone else. It was a drive to most of the locations we wanted to see, but we felt like it was worth it and found a lot of comfort at her cottage.