I totally messed up coming to Kristin’s place first. I’d planed to stay at different Airbnbs around Hawaii Island and now I find myself not wanting to leave.
Kristin redefines immaculate. Her place is fabulously clean, but it’s the type of clean that imbues you with tranquility.
You know how some hosts ask you to leave your shoes at the door, and then when you step inside the floor feels like a beach in the Cayman Islands? Well, her place isn’t like that. I couldn’t find a granule of dirt anywhere. I doubt there was even dust on the floor.
I dreaded having to follow the shoe rule only to discover smooth, pristine flooring after de-booting.
But the wonders didn’t stop there. The bathroom was flawless. Her towels were located neatly, smelled fresh, and were spotless. The mirrors were equally spotless and shiny. The bright and well-balanced lighting ensured that you could see every blemish on your face. When you looked into the mirrors you saw the whole truth.
There’s a designer shower head. Water from the pipes was almost instantly warm and my shower served up with sufficient water pressure.
Four power outlets flanked the bed. So I could jump into the cozy bed and snuggle up with all my gadgets while they recharged.
People said that Volcano was cold. It is. Please wear warm clothes because the heater there is tiny. It will not keep you sufficiently warm if you’re accustomed to Caribbean heat.
Last but not least, the breakfast was pleasant surprise. I’m a food snob, but was blown away when I least expected it.
I won’t spoil the culinary surprise for you, but there’s no doubt Kristin is a super host. She set a new standard for me for at 100 bucks a night.
I never laid eyes on her as I didn’t arrive until after 10 PM, but I felt welcomed and pampered after a long, miserable day traveling half way around the world. Don’t sleep on this opportunity. It is beyond hotel grade.