Staying with Tammy was like visiting a long time friend in paradise. She welcomed us when we arrived, bid goodbye to us when we left, invited us to enjoy sunsets on her deck, and made us feel like family. She was responsive to all our questions, gave us guidance on activities to consider, and her communication with us was excellent as we came and went throughout the week so we always knew what was going on…i.e., when the plumber was coming to fix the dishwasher, and when her friend was coming to stay with her sister while she went to her granddaughter’s birthday party. She provided us with fresh eggs from her chickens and pancake mix and coffee our first morning. She was always interested in what we were doing and where we were going and we had many wonderful conversations with her. Her basement was lovelier than the pictures we saw on the Air BnB website, and we were jaw-dropping surprised at how nice it was. It was spacious, comfortable, beautifully decorated and up-to-date. The kitchen was well equipped and the bathrooms had plenty of soap, shampoo, lotion and nice thick bath towels. We especially liked the double shower in the main bath. The location in the thick tropical Hawaiian vegetation on a hillside above the Honokohau Harbor was spectacular. And we loved the dogs, the chickens, the goats and the sheep…even the roosters. Along with one other place on Balboa Island, It was the nicest Air BnB or VRBO places we have ever stayed. Thank you Tammy for opening up your home to us. It was a memorable vacation we will never forget. We are referring Tammy to friends who visit the Big Island frequently to visit friends in Kona.