We live on the other side of the Big Island, in a small town that's pretty peaceful and quiet, but we love, love, love the Hilo-Volcano side and try to make it over there as often asa we can, to take in Hilo town and the bay, hike at Volcano National Park, buy orchids, and just enjoy the step back into the more lush, laid-back, authentically Hawaiian vibe. This little gem of a cabin was even more peaceful and quiet and beautiful than what we expected! Bamboo orchids envelope the whole property, the sky was so black you could see the entire Milky Way (we saw so many shooting stars I stopped counting), and sound of Coqui frogs at night was a sweet lullaby. The cabin was tidy, cozy, clean and everything we wanted, and nights were just cool enough to use a blanket. Perfect for sleeping. They also left us a coffee, a dozen eggs, bananas, a very large pineapple and, after asking about a free pit, they set one up for us and provided a ton of chopped wood for us to use. The care-taker and the dogs were helpful and friendly, but also gave us our space, and any questions we had were answered promptly. Thanks so much, Andy! We plan on staying at your Zen retreat again many times in the future.