We had a very different experience than most other reviewers.
What we liked:
- great view of the Waipio Valley
- property was nice with orchards and fruit and a swimming hole
- Paula was very welcoming and super nice
- good location if you’re heading down to the Waipio Valley beach
What we didn’t like:
- at least one gecko was inside the place.
- it pooped on our made bed next to our clothes
- the next morning a massive slug was in our tub, that I only discovered as I almost stepped on it next to our feet in the shower.
- it just felt not super clean and more like camping rather than staying at a nice retreat
Overall I would not recommend it to my friends unfortunately even though the view is incredible unless you don’t mind animals and bugs potentially getting inside. Also, the three night minimum is too long. I would recommend maybe one or two nights or even a day trip. You have to drive very far to get places that have things to do, unless you go down the Waipio Valley everyday.
We tried to ignore the gecko and I don’t mind them they are fairly cute. But they were scampering up and down the walls, and then it pooped on our bed. Paula changed our sheets after I made it known and was very accommodating and understanding. We decided to cut our trip short after that point by a night. The next morning as I showered I noticed a massive slug right near my feet. Hawaii has rat lung worm, so it didn’t make me feel great. We were already planning to leave but that just made us pack and go much faster.
Now, I don’t know or won’t assume this is a typical experience. I do know that the host said there are geckos all over, and there are also slugs all over.
It’s unfortunate because this was the last three days of our honeymoon and we were so excited to go to this place based on the reviews and everything. Ultimately we expected way higher standards at the $1,000 for 3 days plus the big 16% tax you have to pay. I just hope we had an off experience.