The cottage is sweet, and easy walking into Honoka'a.
There is a sweet black cat there who greets you upon return (^_^)
In Honoka'a town there are stores that offer delicious local krauts, yummy macadamia nuts, bananas, honey, and all kinds of good stuff. Hina Rae's acai bowls were very refreshing and filling. I will get the half size next time.
Honoka'a is also where the Hawaiian Cultural Center of Hamakua is located, and you can stop by to see people re-activating the language, craft, song, dance, land; the lifestyle of Hawaii.
The ocean view is so beautiful, and all the big trees and flowers and sweet things growing everywhere is quite a tropical treat. I love being able to eat a banana and throw the peel out into the brush... no trash! so easy!
The closest always sunny, white sand, gentle water beaches are about 45min away. Remember that it's ALWAYS there to help dry you out when and if it gets too wet for you! What a blessing to have both the dryness and the wetness!!!
Oh! There is also Waipio on Horseback. They will let you ride a horse through the valley, a lush wild tropical garden full of food and medicine. Their land is also a beautifully bountiful garden filled with many kinds of yummy goodness, and they will let you snack on mac nuts and bananas before and after your ride.