We were in town for a wedding in Hawi (pronounced Ha'vi) and this location was perfect. Really close walk to the town with cute shops and restaurants. Loved having brunch at Sweet Potato Kitchen and having coffee at Kohala Coffee Mill. The black sand beach with a small hike at Pololu Valley was close too. Hapuna beach is about a 30 minute drive from Les' place. We did a one-dayer volcano trip leaving at 7am and getting back at 11pm, unfortunately it was mostly rainy.
What I liked about this place was the remote and peaceful countryside feel, remodeled room and bathroom, and the proximity to the quieter side of the island. Unfortunately, everywhere you go feels "touristy" so there's no escaping that but being in Hawi felt more close knit and local. The dogs on the property were really friendly and one of them would greet us every morning as we sat outside on the lanai drinking coffee. Having a nice, warm shower to come back to also makes our stay great. If you're a laid back person, Les' place is a great stay. Note: I'm a heavy sleeper and often go to bed late so being connected to the main house was not an issue for me but may be for light sleepers.