Pros:
- location, just 15 minutes from Kailua Kona
- rain forest jungle setting
- cabin, simple and well appointed
Cons:
- far from the beach
- no pool
- no place for clothes

Carson’s cabin was our own Shangri La in the Hawaiian jungle for the week. The air is clear and fresh in the up country. At nearly 3000 feet above the ocean its cooler and very comfortable. Highs were in the 70’s, lows in the evening dropped to about 60. We put on a sweatshirt and were comfortable. The cabin includes a wood stove and a gas heater which was good to take the dampness out of the air. The cabin felt a lot like camping in upstate NY in the summer where I grew up. Cool, damp, heavy dew in the morning. The big difference was the the type of forest and animals. Chickens, geckos and our hosts dogs and cats were the only writers we could see. the jungle floor was thick, we couldn’t see a lot down there.
The cabin was an oasis, broad and deep front porch, wonderful sun deck surrounded by the forest. It reminded us of home we once owned in Colorado (in the summer). Nearby was a nice trail in the Honuala forest with a large network of trails. We found 2 geocaches up in the forest. the main trail is about 2 miles one way and pretty flat, good for a trail run if you like. At the end of Ha’o is the Mountain Thunder coffee plantation. They provide free samples and tours on the hour, its worth a stop. Try the Vienna roast, 100% Kona.
the cabin itself is rustic, but has everything you need. Internet is provided by a Verizon MiFi, adequate for everything except streaming. Dish TV and a DVD player, fully-stocked kitchen and gas grill. The only knock was there’s no space fro putting your clothes away. You’ll need to live out of your suitcases. So, if you bring a lot you’ll be stepping over it. Scott, our host says he’s adding a hot tub soon. That should be a nice addition to the cabin. We hope to come back and check it out. Great location, close to Kona, but away from it all!