This place is basically perfect. The unit itself is simple yet elegant. The amenities aren’t overdone but they are well thought out. Makes me want to simplify at home as well! Comfortable whatever the weather, feels removed and charmingly rural but is actually very close to town.
Lopaka is super easygoing, generous and helpful, while still leaving you plenty of privacy. Left us a nice note and good bottle of wine for our arrival, fresh Kona coffee beans, gave us beach chairs, beach towels, sunblock, a boogie board - I’m sure I’m forgetting something. Gave us a zillion recommendations, almost all of which we took and were so glad we did. And he has the most charming family to boot!
We visited a very fancy resort one day - the Hilton in Waikoloa - they pulled out all the stops. But at the end of the day we were so grateful to leave all the fluff behind and get back to our real Hawaiian home away from home. I truly wouldn’t stay anywhere else on the Big Island.