This modest studio apartment, tucked in the lower level of a homestead farm was the perfect home base for my solo adventures on the Big Island. It's not too far from the popular Alii drive but far enough that you get some rest from the tourist hustle and bustle. Just a few miles down the road is one of the national parks as well as an excellent beach to swim/snorkel/kayak from. Earl was a generous host, providing fresh avocados and pineapple grown on the property, stocking the kitchen with plenty of bottled water, loaning me snorkel gear, and giving some tips on some of the best beaches away from the big crowds.