This is the perfect spot for a secluded get away! We felt as if we were tucked away in our own little rain forest. This side of the island is my favorite! My parents, myself and my two boys, ages 9 and 14, stayed here. Theresa and Justin were very attentive and ready to help us make the most of our stay. We visited Black Sands Beach and seen some sea turtles. We visited Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. We visited Hilo, a coffee farm and a couple of farmer’s markets. However, our most memorable moments were actually right around Theresa and Justin’s house. We would drive along the coast where their house is and we would find little areas to park and paths that lead us to the ocean. One evening we stopped and watched some local fishermen and were lucky enough to witness two humpback whales migrating. One whale even breached completely and did a flip. There was another spot we found where we spent hours watching the waves crash while exploring all the tide pools. You just can’t get this experience from a hotel or resort.