Big Island is a very special place and Keaau/Pahoa area is always our favorite place to stay. The location is very beautiful among a forest of the native Ohia and the tiny house appeared to be very cute. We loved the structure of the tiny home and outdoor kitchenette area is where we spent most of our time while visiting. There is only small window with very little air circulation so it became very hot, damp and stuffy inside.. one night people were partying so loud next door it was coming right threw the window and we unfortunately did not get to sleep until after 3 am.... it was very uncomfortable and they do not offer a fan in the case that it would helped if we could close that window. The days were peaceful though and it was nice to explore the beautiful back yard find some cool lava tubes! Inside... it was a little too dusty and grimy to let my two year old roll around on the floor he kept finding gross stuff.. (they really just need a good deep clean and sweep or vacuum the thick dust piled under couch/bed/ and pick up trash from corners and cubbies left from other guests) I also wish we would of brought our own towels, these did not feel or smell clean.. we ended up drying off with our T-shirt’s!
Another thing to be aware of is that this host collects a cash tax at the end of the stay.. we stayed for 4 nights and we had to pay $53... I think they mention a tax but really should add it cause it feels like a hidden fee and I have never experienced having to pay extra cash out of pocket upon check out with Airbnb before.
In conclusion, if we had been able to meet the host and had more of interaction or got visit their farm mentioned it the listing we may have had a better experience.