Puakea ranch is wonderful! We loved the Hawaiian ranch style decor and the beautiful grounds. Cowboy house was beautifully decorated and well equipped with a full kitchen. We did not want to leave for our day trips; it's really nice to stroll the grounds, visit all the animals, and hang out at the pool. Access to the large garden for salad fixings was also great. The nearby town of Hawi (5 min drive) has good coffee, a few restaurants and groceries. We loved shopping at the organic grocery and getting lunch to go from Kohala coffee mill. It is a bit remote, which we loved, but if you want to shop or have a lot of restaurant choices this may not be the place for you