Perfect ohana! This is my favorite place I've stayed on any of the Hawaiian islands (and I lived on the Big Island for a year).
CLEAN:
So very clean throughout. Bathroom looked new it was so sparkling. Kitchen, bedroom, living room, sheets, towels, pillows, everything was amazingly clean.
HUGE SPACE:
Plenty of room for 6 people to sleep. Huge kitchen with extra large dining room that seats 8! Plus a desk, couch and lots of places to hang out inside and out.
AMAZINGLY THOUGHTFUL:
The house was filled with maps, local restaurant menus, hiking info, even a DVD of the volcano. It was great! David even has maps and info in tons of languages. He also has thoughtful signs, so the address is easy to spot, and you know where to park, which was especially great when arriving in the dark. Also the kitchen was stocked with coffee, tea, butter, condiments, microwave, toaster, clean utensils, etc. There were also games and things for kids to do, and there was wifi and David even provided Netflix. So thoughtful!
PRIVATE:
We arrived very late, and the lockbox was easy to use. I loved that I didn't have to disturb anyone that late and night, and we could let ourselves in at our convenience. The ohana is in the back of the property with lots of trees all around. It's extremely quiet. Zero coquis. Just peaceful silence. Also, the curtains kept the ohana dark in the morning, which was perfect for sleeping in.
GREAT COMMUNICATION:
David was a joy to communicate with. Quick responses every time, very friendly and welcoming. We didn't meet face to face, but he was incredibly available via text and Airbnb messaging.
Overall a great stay! I would love to bring my family back here, since it's a perfect home base to explore the Volcano National Park from. And so much more private and serene than a large hotel.
Mahalo nui loa for everything, David!