This was our first time to Hawaii and our first time trying an AirBnB. I didn't expect much out of our choice of staying with Brenda (it was just an affordable place during the expensive holiday season), but it ended up being one of the best decisions my sister and I made during this trip. Brenda and her partner gave us so many helpful tips to plan our spontaneous journey across the Big Island, suggesting places to eat and see (and asked us what we were planning to do for the next day so they could add additional spots we could consider visiting). The additional information all helped bring us a wonderful and unique first experience of the Big Island. Their hospitality went above and beyond anything I had expected and although the power sometimes might cut out (due to admirably living off-grid), Brenda always tried her best to quickly rectify any problems her visitors experienced. As other reviewers have mentioned, it can be tough to get there (get a car that can handle gravel roads and potholes) but even the bumpy roads have a nice story behind it that makes the entire experience a charming one. This was an unforgettable and unique experience, and I am glad that I got to share so many laughs with different people at Brenda's place!