This is a great place to get away and relax. The kitchen is beautifully stocked with nearly every cooking utensil you could wish for -- and has a gas range with five burners, one of them high output! The in-ground salt water pool and surrounding patio with tropical garden plantings are the stars - with colorful cushion topped wooden lounge furniture, and a covered outdoor grill and dining area. The back of the home faces a quiet green space with a distant view of the ocean. While this is in a subdivision of homes on 1/3 acre lots, once you are in the home you feel as though you have taken up residence in a private exclusive resort with all the amenities. The nearby communities of Pahala, Naalehu and Ocean View, all have one or two interesting small eateries and coffee shops -- with Punaluu Bakery being the largest and well known as the southernmost bakery in the US. As mentioned elsewhere, it is a good idea to stock up on groceries in Hilo or Kona before you arrive. There are several roadside stands in the area depending on the time of year, where you can purchase seasonal produce, honey, coffee and occasionally fish. There are two grocery stores in Ocean View, a 15 minute drive away or a 45 minute drive up the coast will take you to Captain Cook and the full-service grocery store Choicemart in the Kealakekua Ranch Center or local favorite, KTA Superstore Express just a bit further down the road. We are big fans of Ka`u coffee and a trip to the Ka`u Coffee Mill in the hills above Pahala is a worthwhile visit for those who enjoy coffee and/or macadamia nuts. We were looking for a pandemic safe respite and found it at this beautiful home in Waiohinu. Mahalo nui loa Robert!