There is really only one reason I don't give this house 5 stars, so I'll start with that. The house is perfect for a morning person. Night owls (like us) should not expect to sleep in much. The bedroom is open to the central skylight (sunrise was around 6am in June), which was not so bad - I used an extra pillowcase over my head in the morning. But about an hour after sunrise, the roof begins a steady symphony of creaking and popping as it warms in the sun (not so easy to sleep through).

Everything else about this house is well above average compared to (8 or so) other VRBO rentals I've stayed in. The landscaping is unique and beautiful. Upon entering, we were greeted with a bottle of wine and an assortment of coffee/tea/etc drink packets. Lisa keeps a well-organized binder of information about the home and the island. The blue book (guide book) of the Big Island was invaluable for planning our adventures during our stay. The house was immaculately clean and adorably decorated. It is well-stocked with everything imaginable - from shampoo/conditioner/soap (even a spare toothbrush and toothpaste) in the bathrooms, plenty of spare towels (over a dozen beach towels!), to conveniences such as ziplocks and tin foil in the kitchen, Lisa really has thought of everything (we especially appreciated the aloe)! There are additional perks such as the propane grill on the porch and the snorkel equipment in the shed.

When we checked out, I somehow managed to leave a bunch of my belongings in the dresser drawers. Lisa was completely sympathetic and went out of her way to mail them back to me. I offered to reimburse the postage (about $20), but she declined.

Overall, this was a fantastic house, with excellent hospitality!