Our stay at the “Gorgeous studio with lanai” was perfect. Margaret responded to our inquiries promptly and comprehensively prior to our arrival. Ida was immediately available to greet us and show us the studio and the grounds. She was gracious, friendly and very helpful. When we realized we’d left our camera recharger at our hotel on the Big Island, she was able to communicate with Margaret (off island at the time) and facilitate the postal arrangement to retrieve it at the earliest possible moment. Although out of town during our stay, Margaret checked in with us personally (va text) to make sure all was well and Ida was available at any time we might have a question. The studio is as beautiful as it appears in the photos, only more so when you are actually experiencing it in person. Excellent air conditioning inside, balmy and breezy breakfasts on the lanai breakfast bar from which to enjoy watching mother hens and chicks, an occasional feline slinking by, the sleeping giant on the horizon. Margaret’s attention to detail, from the cold refreshing coconut water awaiting us to the Kauian fresh fruits, granola, coffee and milk, to the tasteful island decor and romantic, artful ambiance which she created throughout (inside and out) added up to a sense of relaxation, nature, abundance, beauty and well-being. We enjoyed cooking fresh fish and preparing produce in the well-appointed kitchen and taking a satisfying shower after a day of snorkeling and beach lounging at nearby Lydgate Beach or alternatively immersing ourselves in museums, hiking on the north shore, birdwatching at the refuge, strolling on the bike path adjacent to the waterfront or just car touring around the island. We chose to purchase our own snorkeling equipment, but borrowed the beach chairs, towels, grass mats and umbrella our hosts made available. One memorable beach day was spent at the Po'i Pu Beach where we took our Poke Bento Boxes (from Po'i Pu Fish Market) before swimming with the reef fish up close in the calm, clear waters lapping at the white sand beach. Our hosts (via Ida and the binder in room) offered ample information regarding recommended eateries and other establishments. We enjoyed exploring the immediate neighborhood on our own, as well. One evening we attended a Japanese Buddhist Temple “Bon Dance” in the open air across the highway from the apartment, which itself is tucked in its own quiet, bucolic tropical garden. We felt quite welcomed as visitors to watch and participate in the local community outdoor festival. We walked to and around the center of Kapa’a where we shopped and sometimes treated ourselves to a meal out. Everyone was so warm and friendly toward us. Our favorite places to refuel (as pesco/lacto/ovo vegetarians) were JavaKai (excellent coffee and fruit smoothies), Mermaid’s Cafe (delicious wasabi ahi and brown rice wraps and other yummy, healthy options) and a Thai Truck, especially the grilled garlic ginger sea bass and our favorite dessert, fresh mango on hot, sticky rice with...