My work takes me all over the US and this was by far the best Airbnb I have stayed at. The loving care put into every aspect of my stay was exceptional, really paying thoughtful attention to the things that matter when you're away from home. Amazingly clean, classy and cozy, it blended all the benefits of being in the jungle and close to nature with quality home comforts that made everything easy and convenient. The best of all worlds, it was peaceful and had great energy.
It is a perfect jungle hideaway nestled in magic and close to everything I wanted to visit (volcanoes, beaches, quaint Hawaii towns Hilo and Pahoa) but completely private and surrounded by nature. I didn't use the a/c because the property was beautifully cool at night (67-70 degrees). After an evening sitting on the lanai, awed by incredible night sky, the windows open to the cool night air and sounds of nature all around felt like a goodnight hug. I slept like a rock! A complete antidote to COVID-times, it brought me back into balance with myself
Although tucked away on a dirt road, the directions led me straight to my spot (follow Zoe's instructions, not the GPS!). Zoe was an outstanding hostess, I felt completely looked after but still given privacy. There were gorgeous local treats throughout the house. Divine macadamia-chocolate cookies and a flower on my bed. Honey from bees just down the road, coconut ice cream to die for, Ka'u coffee and huge vases of fragrant, tropical flower arrangements in every room of the house.
I left feeling refreshed, balanced and revitalised. The only problem I had with my stay was that it ended!