This little cabin — what an awesome place! If you’re looking for a unique experience on the Big Island, look no further. It was peaceful, it was secluded, it was everything we hoped it would be and more. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you’d need to cook a meal, there were extra chairs and fans, everything was super clean, really everything was wonderful. We found the place easily with the host’s instructions, which I would suggest screen-grabbing and keeping in your photos as the cell service gets very spotty on the Big Island.
The screened-in porch/kitchen was so fun to cook in, and had enough room for the patio table and a couple chairs if you were looking to get away from the bugs at night. A word of advice — bring your own bug repellant. They have some in stores but it’ll run you $15-20 a bottle! Its a similar story with sunscreen, which you’ll definitely want, so you’ll be better off packing those and bringing them with you. A rental car is also a must as there’s not really any consistent forms of public transport on this island (the bus runs very sporadically) and I’d recommend one with some ground clearance. The roads on the Big Island are very hilly and very windy, with lots of sharp turns and switchbacks, and the roads around the cabin are no exception.
What an incredible location, I was so surprised to look up out my window in the morning and see bananas growing on the tree outside. The frogs and bugs sing their songs at night, making for great rainforest ambiance, and the natural waterfall swimming hole is just too fun. The cabin is tiny, the listing is completely accurate in calling it a tiny house, but with the screened-in porch feels much larger, and was more than enough space for me and my husband to relax without feeling cramped at all. It’s also very humid — throw any spices you bring in a ziploc bag to keep them from solidifying and expect that your towels may not fully dry, but... its the rainforest! We expected that from the beginning.
We really can’t recommend this little cabin highly enough! We keep telling all our friends to stay here if/when they find themselves on the Big Island, and would absolutely stay here again ourselves. Mahalo to Mathew, Laura, and Danielle!