When we arrived in Hawaii after a long and somewhat arduous journey with a 9-month old baby we were welcomed with actual open arms by Kaeo. She was so kind, caring, and open and we felt instantly at home.
We were greeted with a delicious dinner and each day would come home to find mandarins, oranges, lemons, avocados, and delicious home-baked treats at our door step.
Both Kaeo and Karl were incredibly helpful in planing out stay, and even though we knew we could always go next door to ask them questions, we also felt that we were completely alone and isolated in our little jungle retreat.
The accommodations were clean, neat, and simple but small, so if you aren't comfortable sharing a small space with your traveling partner know that you'll be in close quarters. Despite the size the Hale never feels small or cramped and everything is organized so perfectly that you'll wonder why you ever thought you needed so much space! We loved the experience (and challenge) of our outdoor kitchen and found ourselves cooking delicious meals with local produce and will forever miss our fresh-squeezed juices each morning.
You're definitely off the beaten path here, so be prepared for some driving (30 minutes and up) if you want to go the National Park, beaches, or into Hilo. We felt it was well-worth it to do the extra driving.
Its also good to note that this is an Eco Hale in the Rainforest- so be prepared for rain! While your days might get wet, falling asleep to the sound of rain and coqui frogs singing can't be topped!
In short, our time at Kaeo and Karl's was wonderful, special, memorable, and beautiful and we HIGHLY recommend it!