8/10 Good
Peter K.
30 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Remote cabin style living
This property was as expected from the listing. It is about 40 minutes from Hilo, the last 5 miles from the house consists of literally a roller coaster of a road (paved and fun) but the last mile to the house is not far from rock climbing (5mph tops, suv required, no cars) The property is largely unkept, but the inside of the house is well taken care of and includes most of what you'd need. Power is not an issue, despite what previous reviewers said, apparently the house runs on solar during day and batteries at night, and those have been upgraded so generator is never needed.
It is on the cool side at night/morning since many of the windows are open, but not uncomfortably so. There was also a cat which is not the owners that stopped at nothing trying to come inside (apparently previous guests fed it) but it may go away eventually if guests stop feeding it (the owner doesn't want the cat inside since it belongs to a neighbor and some future guests may be allergic. There are huge snails around the lawn in the morning which were cool, be careful where you step, they have huge shells. Over all the property is quiet aside from birds, and if you are looking for a cabin type stay far from the city, this one fits the bill.
Peter K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
