We loved our stay at Earl and Linda's.....a true place in paradise! Earl and Linda were amazing hosts in every possible way. Both offered great recommendations before and during our trip and were generous to lend us snorkel gear, fresh Hawaiian treats, and everything we needed to enjoy our time on the island. The location was even better than we could have imagined! We ended up staying closer to "home" throughout our week stay than we anticipated...there was so much great adventuring to be done within 5-30 minutes. All of the animal sounds were a perk for us. We loved to be greeted by the duck, chickens, cats, and pigs when we returned from our days at the beach, and we found ourselves missing the frog sounds when we returned back home. The rooster does indeed have a lot to say, but even that just felt like part of the jungle/farm ambiance that we appreciated. The place itself was perfect for our needs. The view was amazing out of every window and it was magical to have the bed and table raised to always be able to look right out to the ocean (and the plants and critters before it). The open feel of just having screens on the windows also was a perk for us; even our down time felt like we were on the beach. The kitchen and supplies were great for cooking throughout our trip and we appreciated the bonus snacks as well. This is an amazing place to stay to get a wild, but close to everything you need, experience on the big island! On top of all that, the value was unbeatable. Would absolutely recommend!