A very enjoyable stay, I don't have a single negative comment -- although there are a few things people should be better prepared for than we were. For 1, location: Mid-way between Ke'au and Pahoa is a nice central location but is still pretty rural. Expect to drive. A lot. It's a drive to any decent beach, a drive to gas or groceries, a longer drive to any more complex shopping needs beyond food and a drugstore. And gas is crazy expensive! As for the unit is was as billed: cozy, private and well-stocked. Hosts are friendly and eager to please. However, some things were tougher to adjust to. 1. Heat: unit is tucked behind the main house and surrounded by trees, so there is little trade wind action. And no A/C. There are two floor fans and 1 ceiling fan but in a hot, humid climate like Hilo, it just pushes warm air around. 2. Mosquitos: the porch has a nice screened table/chairs area but we got bit continuously anyway, even in the unit, which has screens. Stock up on spray if you are susceptible like us. 3. Noise: this was not a vacation for us but a family visit so we were not gone all day sightseeing. Neighbor dogs and roosters can be a grating distraction, waking you up at 4 a.m. and disturbing your afternoon chill time. White noise machine is not enough to drown it out, it only worked for us when layered with earplugs.
Lastly (and this is so petty) but the unit was not set up for recycling of any kind and that was hard for us to accept.