Catherine was very kind to us, however the location of the home was the largest set back. We didn’t quite realize how cut off we would be from the island’s finest attractions. This is quite a departure from the lush vegetation/ pristine beaches the island is known for and is definitely isolated from desirable grocery stores/ dining. We also ran into a few folks in the town that gave us the willies. We didn’t feel very welcome here, as opposed to Kona/ Hilo.
Moreover, found it frustrating not to have privacy with the simple addition of curtains for the main door. We felt very exposed to traffic coming up the hill and the neighbors right across from the home. We resorted to hanging a sheet because we felt so uncomfortable.
On the other hand, Catherine was very responsive when we needed an extra comforter, toilet paper, and trash removal (though we had to wait until the following day to receive this service).