Noelani's place was simply wonderful. There were four adults in our group and the guest suite worked perfectly for two while my wife and I stayed in the main A-frame house. We made several meals in the very well-stocked kitchen, played some of the Hawaiian CDs to set the proper mood and used the BBQ on the deck twice for dinner. Noelani's home was so peaceful and the Waimea area was a perfect location for exploring all parts of the Big Island. There was convenient shopping nearby, including a butcher shop for fresh meats and a liquor store with a wide selection of wines and spirits, with a knowledgeable owner.
While we did explore the island in our four days, we may have enjoyed our time relaxing and enjoying our getaway at Noelani's country home as much as anything we did. Noelani was very responsive to the few inquiries we made, but we didn't need to communicate a lot because everything was so well taken care of.
We would highly recommend this home for anyone looking to have a central location to explore, while also looking for something a bit out of the way and peaceful with conveniences nearby.