This house is a dream come to life! Surreal, beautiful and so homely. It likely was constructed as someone's dream home, because it is so thoughtfully designed and cozy. We've never felt as at home in any Airbnb as this one. We wish we could just move in. Honestly it made us very seriously consider moving to Hawaii for a bit :D
The grounds are just absolutely lovely. Tropical paradise are the words that come to mind. The trees and plants seem to have been carefully chosen to provide complete privacy and yet a feeling of openness. Along with the sounds of the frogs, they create such a pervasive feeling of quietude that you'd never know there are other houses nearby. The house similarly is so open and cozy at the same time. The kitchen is well appointed, we were able to cook up some great meal and enjoy the cottage without having to worry about take out food. Both Ben and Neil the property manager were super communicative and so sweet. I texted Neil that I couldn't find the toaster in the kitchen and he immediately responded with where to find it and also offered to bring us his toaster if there was any problem. (I found it behind the vitamix like he said).
It is truly a gem of a place. Thanks so much for the precious time we got to spend in Mahalo Kai.