If you visit Hana, remember, you are in a tropical rainforest. There will be critters (geckos and bugs), it can be muggy (no air-conditioning), and there are not a million tourist-catering restaurants and stores to be found vs. the other side of the island. That being said -- spending a few days/nights in Hana was the highlight of our trip (as it has been before) -- it is so worth it to give yourself the time to really see the area, rather than to be one of many who drive in and out in the same day. Peaceful, lush, mellow, and absolutely beautiful. Tania and Kaua's place is in a great location in town with crazy comfortable beds, Netflix (!), ice-cold filtered water and ice, a stylish eye to detail, and screens that let the much-needed breezes flow through. Highly recommended as a great home base! -- especially if you don't mind sharing the space with geckos and the occasional spider. Bug spray is key in this part of the island, especially at night. And don't miss out on the food trucks if you don't feel like cooking!