Bobi's place is gorgeous and she is a wonderful host. We wanted to stay someplace that was a little off the beaten path and this was perfect. It's a short walk to Kapa'au which is a cute little town with a handful of shops and several restaurants. Hawi town is a little further - about five miles - and has more shops, galleries, restaurants and a grocery store. We upgraded to the "Sundeck Suite" which was beautiful and would be perfect for a family. The large deck was great, with goats down below, the ocean in the distance, and, on a clear day, the mountains of Maui. The house is surrounded by gardens and the Sundeck Suite is surrounded by windows - perfect! Bobi provides everything you need in terms of dishes, pots and utensils. There are even beach towels and a cooler if you want to go to the beach. I have to say, I was surprised to find our time was up (we only stayed 3 nights) - I could have stayed longer. You can use this location to explore a large portion of the island; it's less than an hour from the best beaches, hiking trails, cattle ranches, small towns, adventure sports, etc.