Hale Kukui is a must visit for any sane person visiting the Big Island. Not recommended for tourists who need expensive hotels and lots of commercial attractions. The views of the coast and and Waipio Valley from the deck were magnificent. And you look down on all kinds of fruit trees in the orchard below. You can also walk around to an overlook which is better than anything in the area and visit a beautiful stream down the gulch on the property. It is not dry, hot, or rainy at this location. The weather is perfect. There are lots of places to explore close by, but if you want to spend a hour driving there is are beaches on the west coast and valleys on the north coast. The town of Honoka'a is the real thing for local food and tourist services like tours of the Waipio Valley. The entire Hamakua coast is very near and offers endless possibilities. But the serenity of Hale Kukui which is quiet and lush is unmatched. You can see all the stars at night and watch the seas and cliffs awaken each day. Highly recommended and very affordable.