Joe was a great host! The neighborhood was beautiful and super funky, and the home was easy to find using GPS. The home itself is spacious and very unique. The wood burning sauna was great and Joe had it ready to go when we arrived. We also enjoyed the outdoor tub and the sound of frogs chirping at night. Unlike the west side of Kona, this side of the island is full of dense jungle and beautiful black sand beaches and just feels more Hawaiian.

Cell phone service is all but nonexistent on the Pahoa side of Kona, so we found the best way to communicate was through email and by using the airbnb app. Joe has wireless internet in his place but we found it nice to be disconnected for a few days.

Overall we had a great time exploring and would definitely stay again. Don't forget check out the spots that Joe mentions on his list of places to visit!