Jason and Annie's place is a great way to experience local life in this part of the island (Waimea/Kamuela). The location was great for us as a place to rest while we visiting nearby attractions such as Mauna Kea and Waipio Valley. Before staying at their place, we stayed nearby Hilo. The drive from Hilo to their place is easily done either via the coast or the interior. Waimea is a beautiful town. Very green, with nice rolling hills, farm lands, horses, cattle, etc. It has grocery markets nearby, gas, restaurants, coffee shops and more. It is also about 2 thousand feet above sea level I believe, so we experienced nice cool weather, sprinkling, and nice fog that makes everything look peaceful. The unit itself is detached from the main house with a private entrance. You can park your vehicle right outside the door. The unit is a studio and has a lot of nice touches to make your stay enjoyable, such as common kitchen needs, a tv with netflix, a comfortable and clean bed, a breakfast spot, a desk, a sliding door with a table and chairs outside to enjoy the scenery, and a nicely sized bathroom. Annie and Jason do a great job of providing a lot of little things. They have a lot of nice and modern travel books that can be used as reference not only for the immediate area but for the entire Big Island and beyond. They have a coffee maker, a stove and a fridge. They provide a cooler if you need it, and also some beach gear. All in all a great, clean, safe place to stay in a beautiful area of Big Island that will let you rest well as you prepare to explore the different areas close to Waimea.