We had a pleasant stay at Axel’s farm. His farm and young boys were wonderful. Somethings to keep in mind if you plan on staying here:
1. The noise from his family above is very loud and constant from 7a-10p. Not the place for light sleepers or those sensitive to noise.
2. There are bugs. There are a few small spiders in the kitchen and some cockroaches will come out at night. This is a farm in Hawaii so this was expected and not bothersome to us. It’s important for me to note that bugs, especially cockroaches, are an extremely common problem in homes in Hawaii. My boyfriend and I have lived on Oahu for several years and it’s something every home struggles with.
3. The water heater must be pretty small. I couldn’t take showers long than a few minutes before it got cold. My boyfriend would shower in the morning and I would in the evening and both of us struggled with how short our showers needed to be.
If none of these things bother you, this home is a fantastic place to practice responsible tourism as you will be supporting a local family, using ethically sourced items the family provides, the opportunity to recycle some of your waste and taking shorter showers. Make sure you take the time to really explore and enjoy the farm and waterfall! Thanks Axel for the great stay.