The sun rises over the ocean's horizon, waking you to join the day. Perhaps lazily, perhaps eagerly, perhaps a bit of both, you rise to enjoy your coffee on the lanai. Everything you need is to hand, and you marvel at the spacious yet intimate setting you're lucky enough to enjoy for these few days. Birds, frogs, and gentle breezes accompany your morning with a chorus that calms your mind, the scent of tropical flowers carried on warm trade winds. A short walk over a verdant hill takes you to a roaring hidden waterfall. Ready for the day's adventures, a few minutes' drive through the jungle takes you to the main road, whether you want to explore the ever-changing volcanic wastes, taste amazing new flavors at farmers' markets, or just wander, discovering geothermal pools, crashing emerald waters, and interesting people each with a story to tell. The only thing you will regret is that you have to leave. This house, this place is special and rare. Do not hesitate.
Practical recommendations:
- Get your snorkel gear at Walmart but choose the second-cheapest, not the cheapest.
- Richardson Beach Part and Carlsmith Beach Park in Hilo are awesome for any age and very close.
- Kula Shave Ice in Hilo is the bomb.
- Chain of Craters Road is amazing.
- If you go to a farmer's market look for Akaka Falls Farms preserves. Mind-blowing.
- Puna District is the real deal. Go Pahoa (awesome small lava museum) --> Kalapana --> Isaac Hale Park. Highly concentrated tropical Hawaii magic.