We really enjoyed staying at Ishihara house. If you are looking for a not-typical-resort-stay, I highly recommend it especially if you are staying in the west side of the island. Great access to Waimea canyon and nearby beaches. You need to drive to get to the center of Waimea town (3 mins). But, because of that, you feel very private when you at the house. That was definitely a plus for our family. The house was kept very clean even though it is a historic building. It was very spacious and what we loved the most was the view from the backyard. You can see the beginning of the canyon and also the ocean. If the weather is good, you can enjoy so many stars in the sky as well. We want to come back again!