Hale Kai was the perfect spot to start our trip on the Big Island. Kai, the host, was welcoming, accommodating, and communicative. He gave us some great recommendations for food and drink, and resultingly we had some of our best meals at the places he sent us to.
The accommodations themselves were quite comfortable and cozy. We felt like we were falling asleep in a jungle treehouse each night, which was great. Kai provided beach chairs, snorkel gear, and boogie boards, which guests were welcome to use free of charge.
While we spent most of our days in Kailua, we were happy to drive to and from Captain Cook to rest our heads, as the half-hour drive was quite scenic. It also gave us a bit of the flavor of living locally, which was absolutely wonderful. 10/10, would strongly recommend it.