We had a great stay at Patricia's place! My partner and I spent five nights, and loved it. Everything is exactly as advertised. The views are amazing, and the space large, open, bright, and comfortable. Great place to relax, and also centrally located to many of the Big Islands sights (although each is at least a 45 minute drive from Honokaa - Hilo, west coast beaches, Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea - with the exception of the Waipio Valley, which is only a 10 minute drive. We had a car and were expecting to drive, so location was perfect. Honakaa itself has everything you need. Go to Grandma's Kitchen for sure! Communication, check in and check out were all very easy, and everything was as we expected. We actually enjoyed the sounds of the frogs, and if you close the windows upstairs, you will not even hear them. If you want to a peaceful base from which to explore the Big Island, this is it. Thanks, Patricia!