This was our second time coming to the cabin and we brought my mother in law along too this time! We all loved it.. especially our kids who begged to come back after our visit last summer. The cabin is nice and large - you won't all be on top of each other. The bathrooms have lots of toiletries and anything you could need. They have sound machines, earplugs etc - the frogs are noisy at night but most in our group loved the sound. It's at a higher elevation so it's cooler, especially at night, which is so nice if you've had a day out in the heat.
We truly think both the area and the cabin are total hidden gems, especially for the price. There is something magical about this place! You get so much space, privacy, and such a unique experience. The caretaker of the property is there if you need anything.
It's out of the way of the main touristy areas - which we LOVE. We prefer to experience areas that feel more local and this is it for sure. But it's still easy to take trips to Hilo, Volcano NP, Kona, etc to explore all the island has to offer. This time, we did horseback riding at a local ranch just a few minutes away - HIGHLY recommend. We also did the Umauma falls zip line which was incredible and fairly close. Waimea is a wonderful little town to explore and very close - it has some cute boutiques and amazing restaurants. We also drove around the north side of the island this time which was absolutely gorgeous. Waipio Valley is gorgeous of course - although this year the road was closed, but don't overlook Pololu Valley which is even more beautiful from the overlook, and you can still hike into!