Kelly and Kim were such gracious and welcoming hosts. They respected our privacy but were always available to answer questions and provided great tips (don't miss Manini beach- a local favorite without the tourists and crowds!) and we loved our daily visits by kitty Pong. We had the privlege of enjoying the Sugar Shack for an entire month and couldn't have felt more at home- as full time travelers a welcome respite! The location was perfect for us as we wanted to be away from the tourist fray but close enough to town for shopping, Farmers Markets, restaurants and lovely snorkeling beaches (the unit provided chairs, umbrella, snorkel equip., beach towels, etc. which was greatly appreciated).
We love to source local food (although there are plenty of fruits on the property for guests) and cook up a storm so the well stocked kitchen was fabulous! The bed was super comfy, loved the shower, having a water & dryer was great and frankly spent most all of our time on the lovely outside deck set amidst papaya, macadamia nut and tropical flowers- which was our all time favorite spot for morning coffee & breakfast and as the day wound down cocktails and dinner. We didn't use the firepit during our stay but the set up is awesome. There are local stores and restaurants nearby (check out The Coffee Shack for an awesome breakfast and views) but you will need a car as stated in the profile.
The place is located in a working coffee and Mac nut plantation as well as a wood working shop which is clearly stated in the overview, however we only heard the saw a couple of times during our stay and was not a bother for us.
We arrived as strangers and left as friends. Mahalo Kelly and Kim!