We thoroughly enjoyed staying at this place. To start, Hap and Mely are just the nicest.... you really feel the Aloha. And that was even before Mely left a gorgeous box of fruit from her magical garden.
From the start, the communication was excellent. Hap called us a full week before our trip to connect with us and to make sure that we had directions. And he was easy to reach, and easy to talk with.
The place is rustic and older. It would not be for everyone. But it was perfect for us. The kitchen had all we needed. The bathroom was spacious, with a great shower (plenty of hot water and good pressure). The sheets were clean and comfy. Lots of interesting books around. And some really interesting pieces of furniture, some created by Hap, who is a talented wood worker.
The house is at the end of a quiet road, just outside of town, but close to the little towns of Kapaau and Hawi, and a short distance from the magnificent Pololu Valley, and nice snorkeling at Mahukona, and a very pleasant drive of about a half hour from the gorgeous beaches just south of Kawaihae.