Hawi Haven was a great house for us. The layout for our family of five (2 parents & 3 adult children) suited us perfectly with plenty of room when we wanted to be together, like in the kitchen or around the big dining room table, or when we wanted to spread out so we could all have our privacy. We appreciated the cleanliness of the house, the extremely comfortable beds, the modern appliances and complete kitchen, and the wi-fi, yet loved how the owners have maintained the charm of the old sugar plantation cottage. In addition, the owners have stocked the house with everything you might need and leave it all at your disposal: plenty of pots, pans, dishes, and every kitchen gadget you can think of; soaps, detergents, lotions, and cleaning products; plenty of linens, including all sizes of towels for kitchen, bath and the beach; drawers and cupboards loaded with paper products, kitchen staples, first aid, office supplies and more; beach equipment, including chairs, coolers, beach bags, snorkeling gear, reef shoes and boogie boards; and even a couple of bicycles. We loved the location and being able to walk to the Nakahara market, the wonderful farmer's market on Saturdays (voted best on the island), and all the quaint shops and restaurants on the main street. It is such a friendly little town. And if you are looking for adventure, you can walk to the Kohala Zipline or Flumin' Kohala, which are right around the corner. Just a few minutes up the road brings you to the gorgeous Pololu Valley, while just a quick jaunt down the highway are some of the most beautiful beaches Hawaii has to offer. If you prefer immersing yourself in the culture, rather than isolating yourself in a resort, this is the place for you. We stayed at Hawi Haven 2-1/2 weeks and never once wished we were staying anywhere else. We look forward to staying here again someday.