Fantastic! This was such a unique, fun, and comfortable house. It felt like a quintessential Hawaii home to me (or what I would think that would look like!) We loved all the interior wood, pocket doors, kitchen upgrades, and huge open, outdoor space. You can tell Saul takes pride in his home, and that he loves sharing it with others. Take the time to read his booklet about the home and the area; lots of great info! We recommend (as does Saul, in his booklet) to be careful going over the speed bump at the top of the drive if you are in a low clearance car. (Just an FYI, since you'll be driving over it before reading the booklet.)
Our family of 4 loved sitting on the deck when we weren't out exploring. Between all areas out there and inside, there's such great space to spread out. I would say the interior space is even better than the photos. We usually like to cook, and the kitchen is very well outfitted... but decided to take advantage of the wonderful cuisine in the area most nights and brought it back to enjoy on the deck. Our faves were Mom's Hilo and Tina's Garden Cafe (huge portions!) for dinners.
Carlsmith Beach Park is worth a visit. A huge sea turtle swam right by us! Richardson's is supposed to be nice as well. Just didn't have enough time to do everything we wanted!
Would love to have stayed longer. I would not hesitate to book this property. Thank you for sharing this magical place!