10/10 Excellent
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13 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Peace in Kukuihaele
I arrived a little late due to car rental events. It was so nice of them to call to see if I was ok and still coming. I had been in Kukuihaele a couple of other times.
Buzz met me when I arrived. He is very nice and showed me the place next to his shop which he never used while I was there.
After a day I fell in love with the simple peaceful place with a wonderful view of nature. The little outdoor covered kitchen had all I needed. Best of all was sitting out there and eating all my meals and just sitting. Birds galore singing all day! And croaky frogs that sound like birds at night. Buzz keeps the grass mowed beautifully around the house and the field of fruit. I walked barefoot through the field to visit a neighbor.
It was a special time. People are friendly. Waimea is close by and superb farmers markets!
I had a wonderful time and have really fond memories staying in Kukuihaele.
There are tangerine, few orange trees, bananas, guava (yum) coconuts, gardenias, gorgeous hibiscus 🌺…. Every morning I had a fruit salad.
I walked every day to the Waipio Lookout. It’s a walk through the neighborhood. Everything is so green. You get to see and be a part of rural Hawaii and not crowded tourist places.
Honokaa is the little town 9 miles away. It’s an old sugar cane town and really charming and full of nice people who live in the area and sweet shops and cafes. Love it!
Hilo is a gorgeous drive and a great older town to visit too. Lots to do there.
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Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024