The ohana bungalow is in a stunning setting, in a dispersed residential neighborhood about 1,000 feet above the Kohala coast. There are exceptional views of Mauna Kea and West Hawai`i all the way down to the ocean. It's an easy drive up from the highway. Hosts Emily and David greeted us cordially when we arrived and showed us around the property. They live in the main house, which is nicely separated from the bungalow for privacy.

As we settled in on the first afternoon, we found the bungalow to be very comfortably and tastefully furnished--lots of room, everything well cared-for, ample space in the kitchen area, great king bed, ultra clean bath with loads of towels. In the fridge, we found a complimentary bottle of white wine, and on the counter there were several delicious fruits grown on the premises: limes, mangoes and passion fruits (available seasonally), and a big white pineapple (one of David's horticultural specialties).

We enjoyed swimming in the pool and had the beautiful open space just beyond with its fantastic viewplane to ourselves.