We stayed at several places on our recent trip to the big island, and this was our favorite! The place itself has everything you could possibly need - a full and well-stocked kitchen, a comfortable bed, an incredibly well-done bathroom, a beautiful porch, and stunning views stretching out to the ocean.
There's nothing like waking up to sunshine, beautiful views of green farmland with the ocean in the background, and the sounds of nature. You are situated on a farm, and we did hear sounds of the animals not infrequently, but that was just part of the added charm. When the night sky is clear, gazing up at the stars is truly magical, as there is basically zero light pollution in this area.
The location was really great as well. If you want to get away from town and experience true peace and tranquility, this is the place. We drove in from the Hilo area, which was less than an hour away, and the drive is absolutely stunning. You are only a few minutes from the town of Honokaa, which has several markets and great restaurants. Waipio valley/hike is only another 10-15 minutes away. We also we to Waimea and the resort beaches near Kawaihae, which are only about 20 and 40 minutes away, respectively.
The Wifi was a bit sluggish, however there is decent cell phone reception in this area if needed. But honestly, one of the great pluses of this place is to unplug. We were more than able to fill our downtime in the evenings reading books, relaxing with the coloring book and games that Joshua provides, sipping on tea, and watching the ocean as the sun sets.
The place is a bit off the main road, but Joshua's instructions were perfect on how to find it. There is a short section of unpaved road leading up to the place, but it is easily navigable as long as you are careful and drive slowly.
Joshua was very accommodating and respectful, and he was quick to respond to communication. He also very thoughtfully left us some delicious fruit and chocolates upon our arrival!
Overall, we loved our stay here and would highly recommend it to anyone traveling to the big island!