My family cannot stop talking about our stay! We were three couples and one toddler and there was something for every single one of us. We even cancelled our activities one day to just hang out here! This is what we loved:

1. The view! Holy moly! It's 180 degrees of unobstructed ocean views and green hillsides. You can see the sunrise and the sunset!

2. Kid fun! There was a tree swing, a hammock, a tumbling hill, super gentle goats and horses, and toys. The owners have grandkids and really made sure to include family-friendly items such as a high chair, sippy cups and kid-sized beach gear. It also felt super safe just to let our toddler wander. We lost her a couple of times and knew she'd be in a safe area wherever she was. Mom and dad got a break too! All the beds were huge so our toddler got to sleep with whomever and it wasn't a problem.

3. Architecture and decor. The owners built this house for their retirement home and ever detail of the home is special! They really recreated the Hawaii cowboy aesthetic with modern amenities.

4. The price! We got so much for the price. Two couples were in the logt area and it still felt private with a cute room separator.

5. The location! When doing research for Hawaii, I only heard about Kona and Hilo. I'm so glad we came north because this is my favorite part of the island. This cabin is only 8 minutes from the cute shops in Hawi. We went to every restraunt and you can't go wrong with all local and fresh food!

If you book this, you will not regret it! We're already planning a return trip to this lodge with other family members.