Vanessa is an amazing host! She has always been very helpful and fast answering our questions. The check-in was very easy even if she did not meet us personally. Anyway, she welcomed us in the evening of the first day. The room is a piece of paradise and the welcome was wonderful: Vanessa left us snack bars, chocolate, fruit, water, juice, coffee and tea. The room features all essential necessities (shampoo, towels, pillows, bed linen) and extras (microwave oven, small fridge, coffee machine, coffee, tea, snorkeling equipment, and more). The place is enriched by the small yard featured by two deckchairs and a small table. The room is very close to the Magic Sand Beach and with a little longer walk also downtown Kona can be easily reached. A car is highly recommended if one wants to travel the island. We rented a car and we've been everywhere!
Vanessa has been available also for extra issues (for example, she let me use her printer for some important documents).
If I ever came back to the Big Island, I'd definitely contact Vanessa again!!