Lester and Susie are super hosts! They are so friendly and welcoming and their place is beautiful. The home is clean and comfortable with so many thoughtful touches all around the home. The kitchen has all the essentials and more (spices, oils and condiments). We were happily surprised to even find containers for sandwiches and we made a picnic lunch and packed it in the provided cooler.
The neighborhood is quiet, the yard is full of gardens and flowers, coquis sing under the stars at night and roosters crow in the morning making it feel like a remote area. The ocean is a 10 minute drive away with a great whale watching spot just a bit further north from there. We saw a whale just standing on the lava rock shoreline.
The location was central to many of the things we wanted to do in the area-beaches, Hilo, Volcano National Park, waterfalls-but know there are no restaurants, stores, or beaches within walking distance.
The hosts provide a book with suggestions for the area and are open to answering any questions and share the excitement of the island with you. It is obvious they love being hosts!