Andrei was the consummate host. He reached out to me right away, responded to every question and request, and thoughtfully provided tons of great info on exploring the Big Island of Hawaii. When we arrived, the house was exactly as we had hoped. So gorgeous! We especially loved the expansive and open living space. We needed it for our large team gatherings. I am the CEO of a small start-up, and I brought my team to Hawaii to celebrate 2015 and plan out 2016. Between the time I booked the house in early October and the time we arrived in mid-December, my team grew from 6 people to 18 people! Andrei graciously allowed all 18 (19 for three days--we brought in a consultant for a bit) of us to occupy the house, and we were actually pretty darn comfortable. We got some extra queen-sized air mattresses from CostCo, and there was PLENTY of roomy floor space for them. All 18/19 of us fit really nicely in the kitchen cooking meals, and out on the many decks enjoying the amazing views. The beach 12 minutes from the house is STUNNING. We had an amazing time. There is very good energy in the house. My team and I will never forget our experience there. It was life altering--in the best way possible. I'm already scheming to get back with my family. I want them to experience it. Big thumbs up! I recommend the Big Island and Andrei's home without any reservations. You'll love it!