We absolutely loved our stay at Pua's and were truly sad to say goodbye to her and the shrine. It was the perfect home base for our adventures all around the island. It's far enough away from Hilo so that you get the experience of being in the middle of the rainforest, yet only a few short minutes to downtown. Everything is as Pua describes and we enjoyed the sensation of being in a grownup's tree house. I was admittedly worried when I initially read about the openish bathroom situation but if you are staying with intimates, it's not an issue at all. The openness of the space is what makes it magical. We were welcomed with fresh eggs from Pua's chickens, which we named during our stay. Maaaaary! We also made friends with the geckos (named Kam and George) on the lanai overlooking luscious banana trees. I needn't have packed coffee because beans, a grinder, and a coffee machine made our mornings right. Some toiletries are available in case you forget shampoo or sunscreen. There are also beach things like towels, an umbrella, and boogie boards to borrow. When we weren't adventuring around the island we were very happy to lounge underneath the skylights or listen to the rain on the rooftop of Pua's wonderful refuge. I won't hesitate to visit again!