I used to live on Oahu years ago and come back to Hawaii every so often to visit and explore things I hadn't done before. Big Island was one place that certainly needed more exploring. Hawi is a great area to have base camp. Quiet town, little shops and restaurants if needed, good beaches nearby to explore. (PS if you're renting a vehicle, get a Jeep so you can explore the good stuff.) Richard's cottage is close to town and in a fantastic setting. The farm is calming with friendly people working throughout the day. (Not noisy) Richard and Natalie were very hospitable and just generally kind and good to be around. It was a pleasure staying at the property. We'll be keeping an eye out for this one next time around.