What a peaceful, beautiful, soul-healing place to be. The grounds were immaculate and we loved the beautiful cement driveway, stamped to mimic real lava flows. It created the perfect manicured, yet natural feel for the property. The home was spacious, private, and very clean with plenty of bedrooms and wonderful gathering spaces and a nice kitchen for cooking in. We all thoroughly enjoyed the hammock in the back and the mini pineapples growing around the house. One might say that the host, Karen, goes the extra mile, but we felt it was like going the extra marathon. She greeted us with such love, welcomed us with fruit and other goodies, took us on a tour of the property and was completely accessible to help if needed. While in the area we visited Akaka Falls State Park (must-see) and while there also saw the waterfall that is on the property we stayed on (very cool), spent time driving to Lapahoehoe beach park (gorgeous to see and enjoy watching the beautiful rough waves but not a place to swim), took the scenic drive to Onomea Bay and hiked down to the little beach (worth it!), spent time in Hilo, used the beach equipment to go to Honoli'i Beach Park for an afternoon, visited Lava Trees State Park for a quick walking tour, went to Isaac Hale State Park and hiked in the Kaumana Caves lava tubes. Loved the area and the things we got to do and see. We only wish we'd stayed longer to just enjoy the property more. It was so relaxing and beautiful. Thank you so much, Karen, for your love and efforts to bring Aloha to us and so many others.