We had a terrific time at Paul and Linda's studio!
They are very gracious hosts and do everything they can to make your stay comfortable. We found the studio to be clean, well-kept, and temperate.
We especially loved that the light switches were labeled to indicate which ones did what. Very clever.
The studio is on the windward side, so there are showers regularly. During our stay, we never got to see the ocean from there, but beautiful beaches are not far away. If you're planning to spend time at the black or green sand beaches, this is the place to stay!
Two things to note: the studio is sealed off from mosquitoes, but the windward side of Hawaii being a rainforest means they're never far away. Beware when getting in or our of your car or another door--they will follow.
Parking is spacious, but the unit itself is up some stairs that, in the dark, can be challenging to navigate. Lifting a lot of luggage up those stairs (which aren't steep) can also be tough. Some of the foliage is sharp, so take care.
The drive from the main road to the studio is about fifteen minutes, though there isn't much traffic.
T-Mobile cell phone reception was good, and WiFi provided by our hosts was an absolute delight after being without signal or WiFi for a week in Kea'au.