This house is all about the view. It's a breathtaking treetop outlook that takes in miles of coast and gorgeous sunsets. You'll want to live on the lanai, drinking it in. Not sure we've ever had a better view.
Inside, the house has a beach house feel, with comfy but basic furniture. It is wonderfully airy, making for breezy, cool nights that are great for sleeping, even in the loft. The upstairs bed is extremely comfortable (we didn't use the downstairs one). The gas range in the kitchen is excellent, and kitchen utensils are adequate.
There is a nice supply of beach and snorkeling equipment. Laundry area is convenient and works well.
Internet/broadband is very strong and reliable, way above average for Big Island rentals. Other electric in the house needs a little work but you can get by.
There is a ton to do very close by, so explore. The house manual doesn't tell you the half of it. Don't miss the longer hiking loops (1871 Trail, etc) at Place of Refuge, the excellent snorkeling at Two-Step and Kahalu'u, cute little Ke'ei Beach just south of Napa'opo'o, the Painted Church, and the banana/mac nut bread stand on Painted Church Road ... all of these are within 15-20 mins. of the house.
The driveway: we ordered an SUV from Thrifty but were given a minivan, so we inadvertently ended up testing Priscilla's advice to get 4wd. The bottom line is that if you're a confident driver, used to things like snow and mud and willing to step on it and power through, you CAN make it up this drive rain or shine in with 2wd ... but the first couple of times will have your palms sweating for sure. Pretty much anyone will be more comfortable if they have 4wd, and will spin wheels less and so be easier on the unpaved bits of the drive. It is quite a long drive, with a 250' vertical rise.