My sister and I had a wonderful time staying at Alan and Lori's. From booking until we left, their communication was amazing! I received extremely thoughtful emails throughout, starting from a list of everything we needed while in Big Island (practical, sight-seeing, food, etc). It was so reassuring to receive timely messages about getting there, checking-in, where to park, and how to access the suite.
Alan and Lori live on-site. My sister and I were very curious about the island and what it was like to live there and asked many questions. We were grateful for them making time for us and answering our questions so genuinely and thoughtfully. We experienced real aloha spirit and hospitality.
The suite was very comfortable and had everything we needed. It was nice to have the bedroom where you could turn the AC on when needed, and the living area, which is more indoor-outdoor living with ceiling fan and fresh breeze.
From the list of recommendations, do take the 10-min walk to the beach Alan recommends and watch the sunrise! It was amazing. So beautiful and moving. Also, take the recommended new lava flow drive. We didn't have much time to stop and take in the beauty, so I would definitely recommend budgeting more than the driving time to take in the grandeur and beauty. And the fish and chips place -- we went there twice!