Sundeck/Cozy Spacious,2 BR, 2 bath, kitchen,deck;price 4 guests;$25night each extra,8 .Magnificent views, tropical gardens, basketball,pingpong. Diverse N.Kohala; mountains,ranches,coastline,whales, Adventures:wilderness hikes,waterfalls,ancient ruins;ecotours:Zipline, ,horseback,ATV,ocean sports,white,black sand beaches. Historic Kapa'au,Hawi: eclectic cafes,restaurants, boutiques, galleries,Farmers' Markets, gifted local music,hula,culture: a special "Hawaiian" place: Aloha is a way of life! We are located in wonderful, uniquely diverse, gorgeous, historic North Kohala on the Big Island of Hawaii. We have connected two of our comfortable units to allow families and friends to share memorable moments, Hawaiian Country style. Our charming two story Suite includes our spacious Sundeck Room, King and 2 queen beds; our Cozy Bedroom,"Adventurer's Hideaway"king bed; private entrances, two bathrooms, and the garden view kitchen with a good sized fridge and small appliances to prepare meals. Guests may use our barbecue as well. We have awesome restaurants and cafes nearby..most close the kitchen by 8pm..or earlier. There are spectacular views and a large Sundeck for families to enjoy our tropical gardens, pastures, large white terns, adorable goat herd, and the sunset over the island of Maui across the sea. Birds will sing "Aloha Kakahiaka" in the mornings from the nearby trees. There is ample space for parking near our basketball court. Ping pong tables are available for family tournaments. We have a cold water washing machine and a clothesline, my personal hot water washer and dryer available if needed.( We usually have lots of sun!) We are in lovely rural Hawaii Island,"off the beaten track", but we have just been able to upgrade our internet via satellite. We offer free Wifi..high speed broadband....great for people working, studying online. North Kohala is a jewel and we feel so blessed to live here and share our "treasures". The prices show that we are in a very coveted area. You can find less expensive and more expensive to stay, but we are very fair with our charges based on our expenses. Try to book us early, but last minute, if there is availability, might get you a special deal! We do our best to spread ALOHA! Guests enjoy our gardens and spacious grounds, basketball court and ping pong tables.. All rooms have private entrances. Kitchen has a variety of small appliances, good-sized refrigerator, sink, food prep area, dining; Hawaii doesn't permit a regular stove, so we have good cooktops, toaster ovens and will try to provide what you need. Main house oven is available upon request.Guests have access to doing their own laundry..we usually hang clothes for the sun to dry. I have a dryer in my home if guests need to use it or have me assist them by doing some laundry for a small charge. There is a common area for barbecue use. We live on a wonderful country road where you can walk or jog. There is a very fine park just 1/3rd mile downhill with playground, tennis, swimming pool, basketball courts, golf..even clubs ..very reasonable! Just being in North Kohala is a vacation "away from it all" Note that the 17.962% Hawaii State Guesthouse taxes will be listed to pay with your bill from Airbnb. Before booking, please let me know if you have special needs so that we can be sure we are a wonderful fit for you.I respect guests' privacy but I am usually available to help plan your adventures, tell you about our diverse North Kohala and other Big Island treasures, or meet needs and requests. Please feel free to call or message me preferably between 10 am and 10 pm. We love to get to know our guests by sharing time and talk , but we realize many are here to have quiet retreats. We try to have someone available to answer questions, or handle any concerns. For the past 26 years we have shared our home with people from all over the world. Our guestbooks and Airbnb Reviews are full of wonderful comments and give us treasured memories. We look forward to your visit! E como mai! Welcome to our North Kohala country haven! Aloha! Our "neighborhood" is relaxing, charming,tropical, friendly, slow-paced, farm country.Many of our guests are artists,writers,musicians who love the inspiration of just being here! Mother Nature is our best asset.We are just 1/4 mile from historic tiny town of Kapaau and 3 miles from the "bustling" town center of eclectic Hawi. From our guesthouse you can walk or drive to many fun places, fine restaurants and cafes nearby. You can pack a picnic or pick up a yummy meal to take to enjoy our beautiful countryside,nearby ocean parks,lovely beaches, rugged coastline, or head over the gorgeous Kohala Mountain Road to the Hamakua Coast, Hilo,Volcano,Mauna Kea Observatory, or south to the famous Kohala resorts and white sand beaches. If it's a rainy morning here,it's usually sunny by 10 am...almost always sunny just 5 miles away. Our ocean is warm enough to swim in all year,but there are can be bigger waves in some of the beaches. I always find special beauty and treasures every day! Guests who want to really enjoy our Island need a car since there is so much to see and do. Cars can be rented at the airports in Kailua Kona and Hilo, but have to be returned where rented. We do have experienced cyclists stay with us, but I try to recommend at least two nights so they can enjoy the beauty! We usually require 3 night stays if booked in advance. There are daily buses to the resorts,Kailua Kona,Waimea and Hilo. Cabs are expensive, but can be taken to the airport or to resorts to meet shuttles. Many of our guests bring their guitars or ukuleles, journals,artwork,or good books and just relax in our home away from home "free as a bird"! Hawaii Guesthouse Taxes: 17.962% (10.25% TAT ; 4.712% GET; 3% County tax)License TAT-058-667-8272-01. GE -58-667-8272-02 which we will ask for when you arrive. You can pay the Hawaii Hotel Tax through Airbnb Resolutions. We will let you know the tax amount when the bill is finalized.. For longer than weekly stays, there will be additional cleaning charges and possibly a rug cleaning charge.Mahalo.. ******The standard $100 cleaning fees for the Sundeck and the $40 for the Cozy are valid for up to a one week rental. Additional cleaning fees at a rate of $50 to 90 per week will be added for longer stays and based on number of days and number of people. This additional fee will be due with the Hawaii Tax and due on arrival.******Mahalo. We have a friendly "super market" 2 miles away, Takata Store, where you can buy just about anything, two "Mom and Pop grocery stores, Nakahara and Arakaki, varied treats Kohala Grown; excellent food at Kohala Coffee Mill, Bamboo Restaurant,Rainbow Cafe , Pomaikai Cafe, Minnies, Gills, King's View Cafe, Off the Grid, and more! Visit lots of excellent boutiques and galleries for woodworking, crafts, jewelry and fine art. Waimea is a beautiful 30-40 minutes drive where you will find larger shopping centers. Kailua Kona, an hour's drive is now a "big town" with Costco and everything else. Driving anywhere from North Kohala is a scenic pleasure, not just a trip! From mid December to mid April you should even see our precious humpback whales along our nearby coast ! In cases where Bobi agrees. on Airbnb messages for stays, usually at the last minute, for less than a 3 night stay, there will be an appropriate extra charge. Lovely North Kohala is worth all the time you can stay!!!