Dan and Rachel have an incredible farm and are good stewards of the island. Forrest Hale is a funky little gem hidden away in the rain forrest. For an additional fee, Rachel provided us with fresh eggs from her chickens, fresh lilikoi, oranges, cacao, bananas right from the trees and the best mint tea for breakfast! It had rained quite heavily the night we arrived and the waterfall water was muddy, but still unbelievably beautiful to look at. It was humid (I say again - rain forrest), but they had a dehumidifier that worked wonders and kept things nice and cool inside. At night the peepers were out to sing us to sleep. We were about an hour from the Volcano National Park and 30 minutes from Hilo. We explored Akaka Falls which was very close and had some amazing breakfast at Shark Bite Coffee nearby. The entire area around the Hale is what I think most people expect Hawaii to be and everywhere you like while driving from place to place was a treat! Be sure to check out the 4mi scenic road between Hilo and the hale, you will not be disappointed! All in all, we really enjoyed our stay and if you have any interest in off grid living or farming, this is the place for you!