We arrived here first in our tour of the island and it was an amazing spot to rest up from jet lag and sink into island time. It does have a rustic, outdoorsy feel that you will either love or not. Just know yourself.
The setting: a glance at a map makes this look like it’s in the middle town. The town is really a bend in the road so it still feels like you’re away from it all. There’s amazing plant cover that gives visual and sound privacy. The road noise is there but so infrequent and muffled that it’s not an issue. We were a little surprised at how close the neighbors were but because of the plants and building layout, you could barely see them. Karen has done a good job using the plants to screen you off from the world.
The amenities: this is the biggest area where you need to know what you like or don’t like. The kitchen is what you would expect in a cabin type setting. The stove is outside. (We picked up some citronella spirals at Walmart. I highly recommend them.) There’s lizards on the walls. The bathroom is outside. It’s amazing and well done and so much fun but do look at the pictures and decide if it’s for you. We loved it and cooked a few excellent meals to eat by candle light and frog music.
The host: Karen was lovely from beginning to end. She answered questions we had about the local activists, greeted us with a smile, and was easy to work with. This was our first AirBnB stay and I hope all hosts are this nice.
We will absolutely come back if/when we return to the Big Island. I think you will want to too.