Thank you, Ronda, for your words. I call it the Sweet Spot because before I ever became an airbnb of my home, people would visit and say, "WoW! This is a really Sweet Spot" Happy to share that sweetness with other from across the planet. And thanks for the referals Marlin Founder/Owner Sweet Spot Stay Big Island

Thank you Laurie. The amenities you speak of were not listed - no blow dryer - and our toaster is the splendid gas grill equipped with pizza stone. Off- Grid requires adapting expectations to a new paradigm bs what you expect “on the continent” or on grid. Cockroaches and geckos and other will always find their way into a house n tropics unless you hermetically seal the house. You did not deliver the pics of gecko “ poop all over everything” which would us, the host to act. But short of spraying a lot of poison ( which we believe is not in the best interest of our guests or the planet ) we try to live sharing the space with the other life firms in harmony. I am sorry that wasn’t your experienced.

"We endeavor to put our guests as close to nature as possible and showering outdoors under the trees, with flowers and plants all around you, gets you out of the box we usually shower in where there is a small enclosure. Happy you enjoyed it. "

It was nothing but a joy to host Suzanna and Fernando from Manhattan. From the Big Apple to the Big Island. They made the most of their time being here with inquisitive minds and enthusiastic curiosity. It is so heartwarming to know that this little retreat has a restorative effect on people and given that they are both seasoned travelers, made it all the more special. Fernando took serious advantage of the coastline fishing just a walk away and we were gifted numerous times with fresh caught fish. Who doesn't like a guest like that? Suzanna and 'Meow Meow', our resident relaxation instructor, became fast friends. They brought a hammock and set it up on our porch between the ohia posts and sent a picture that we will now include in our album of the place. The exemplified Hawaiian "laid back". They were always on top of keeping the place clean and tidy and were flexible and easy when it came time to start up the generator on those stretches of days when the sun was overshadowed by rain and clouds and the solar panels didn't quite get enough sun to fully charge the batteries. The winter here is when our heavy rains come. It was fun to share all of what I have learned living here for 30 years with folks who soaked it up. They left the place immaculate. If you get the call for them to stay at your place, JUMP at it. We are looking forward to them coming back whenever they can fit in another visit to the Sweet Spot.