I stayed at Sugar Shack 3 from March 27-30, 2011. I was on the Big Island for a wedding and spent the first part of the trip in a Waikoloa hotel, but was eager to check out a more authentic experience for my first visit to Hawaii. Sugar Shack 3 delivered - it is located on a property that grows coffee and macadamia nuts owed by a very accommodating family who can tell you all about the island. It has great amenities - a full kitchen stocked with cookware, a large comfy bed, dining table on the lanai, cable and flat screen TV, WiFi, and a large shower, washing machine, and clothes drying rack in the bathroom. But it was the small thoughtful touches that made it great - an outdoor firepit; sandals, boogie boards, snorkel gear and bikes to borrow; fresh cracked macadamia nuts, locally grown coffee, and luxe toiletries. Located in Captain Cook, it is a short drive to the restaurants and sights in Kailua Kona, close to the Place of Refuge and the Captain Cook monument, and a 2 hour drive to the Volcanos National Park. I spent a lot of time visiting all the sites on the island, but I wish I could have spent more time in Hawaii so that I could relax and enjoy the Sugar Shack. Thanks to Kelly and Kim for being such generous hosts!