Hap and Mely are excellent hosts! So friendly and accommodating. They have a wealth of knowledge on local spots and are just genuinely awesome people. The type you want to keep in touch with. As for the home, it's an old wooden cottage from days gone by. It has a ton of character. You can read about its interesting history in one of the articles on the kitchen counter. It's more on the rustic side, but as long as you're okay with geckos then you'll be fine.
A few things to note - the lighting was a bit dim and the wifi wasn't the fastest. But we had heavy rain during our stay, so I suspect that affected the wifi. That said, this area of the Big Island is pretty rural and you don't come here to watch Netflix. You come here for the raw and rugged beauty of the outdoors. So really the cottage fits right in.
Keep an open mind. Embrace the Big Island for what it is. And give this place a try. It'll be an experience you just don't find in many places.
Thanks again Hap and Mely!
Ps. We stayed in December and saw a ton of whales at nearby Upolu Point. Amazing! Oh, and make sure to stop by Hap's woodworking shop down the street. He's really skilled and so gracious in sharing his work.