Roy and Joy’s place represents all the reasons why you choose an Airbnb over a hotel. Yes, the house is wonderful and the views are amazing, but it’s Roy and Joy as hosts that make this a truly memorable experience. It’s hard to describe the warmth and ease of their place. They are hospitality personified.
My son found a soulmate in Roy as they went around picking fruit and exploring the lava tubes. Joy was so kind to share with us a variety of food (try breadfruit if it’s in season!) and share all sorts of advice for the area. They both have a treasure of stories of which we just scratched the surface. I felt like I got a special glimpse into their lives and a true feel of what it’s like to be a Kona coffee farmer.
My tip is if they ask you if you want to try something (a food, a hike, a walk through their gardens) say yes. That’s where the magic happens.