It's hard writing this review because words fail the bliss of staying at Keith's Horses and Waterfalls cabin. During all five nights of our stay, it honestly felt like we were in the garden of Eden: picking wild starfruit and oranges from the yard; communing with chickens, peacocks, horses, and wild piglets; deciding whether to bathe in the outdoor shower or walk a short path down to waterfall pools; listening to the nightly coqui chorus and rainfall; reading by kerosene lamp; and best of all, falling under the hypnotic spell of our panoramic view of the ocean and its changing texture of distant waves, cloud cover, and light play.

Staying at this cabin was as much fun as exploring the Big Island. Due to a head cold, we had to lie low one day but it turned out to be one of the best days of the trip as the beauty and peace of Keith's tropical homestead sunk in. It seemed impossible to have a bad day here!

The cabin itself is between a cabin and a tent; the top half of the walls are tarp covers that fold up to enjoy the views. It was like all the best parts of camping without the hard work or discomfort. I loved the bathroom which is outside but covered by the the roof: I highly recommend showering and going for your morning constitutional while staring out at jungle. A friendly and highly informative host, Keith put thought into every detail, making his place as enjoyable a place to be as possible.

(If you like your accommodation with all four walls intact and a more outfitted kitchen, the main house was comfortable, luxurious in fact. Some day I want to take a group of friends and rent out the whole place.)