I recently stayed at this property in Hawaii, and while the house itself was fine, the experience was far from ideal. The place was dirty, with most of the cleaning effort seemingly limited to sweeping dirt into the corners, where I found a collection of dead insects. It was hot and humid, as expected in Hawaii, but there was no AC, and the few fans available barely circulated warm air. To make matters worse, we lost power on the first night, so even the little airflow we had was gone.
The location was also a huge downside. It’s extremely remote, and to reach the house, you absolutely need a 4x4 vehicle. The road (if you can even call it that) is steep, narrow, and made of gravel, which made driving up to the house at night a nerve-wracking experience. I had serious anxiety every time we had to make the trip in the dark. If you’re a nature lover, you might enjoy the setting, but be prepared to deal with the deafening sound of coqui frogs at night and the constant noise of roosters and chickens at the crack of dawn.
Communication with the owners was relatively good, though the time difference (they’re based in Minnesota) made it difficult to get immediate help when we needed it. There were also strict house rules, like no noise after 8 PM due to renters living right next door, which felt restrictive, especially since the pool was right beside their house, meaning no late-night swims were allowed. Also, the renters had no issues parking anywhe
