What a lovely house in a great location. We were super pleased with how easy it is to access much of the Island from here. (We also had a week in Miloli'i and Pahoa, both of which were great, but not as well located for exploring; if you are going to just one place Kapa'au/Hawi area is hard to beat)
The house is airy with plenty of space for a couple. Kitchen is well equipped, plan for just stovetop meals as the oven is not operable - not a big issue in the tropics!
Furniture and decorations include antiques, local crafts, and Hap's skillful woodwork. There is a good selection of guidebooks, cookbooks, and art coffee-table books.
We enjoyed a selection of fresh fruits from Hap and Mely's nearby farm - it's a delight to visit. I finally had the chance to cook with breadfruit! We made fries with a firmer breadfruit. But the best was pancakes made from a softer, riper one - highly recommend.
A hidden perk is the selection of beach equipment that you can borrow - boogie boards were fun, and the umbrella saved our but with welcome shade when we visited Hapuna.
There are rumors that faster internet will be coming to the area - but for now what is available is so slow and spotty that you should not count on getting online.
Highly recommend this stay!