ONLY ONE major issue — you won’t want to leave Chris’ place, even for the activities you’ve planned! Chris & Masha’s place has UNBEATABLE panoramic views of the ocean, was spacious and tastefully decorated, restful and set in a relatively quiet suburban neighborhood (some minor sounds from the roadway below) yet conveniently close to the shops and restaurants at Keauhou or Kona proper.
You will wake up refreshed to birds chirping and finish your day drawn to the sunsets on the lanai. We cooked a lot here and ate every meal on the balcony. We really found it very difficult to tear ourselves away from the place!
We also appreciated the thoughtful touches such as full length mirror in the walk in closet, light switches with labels, motion detector light in the garage and on the steps, etc. that made our stay convenient and safe. Please note the place must be accessed via a short flight of steps.
Parents with children will enjoy the playground set in the backyard and the guest bedroom with 1/2 bath. Perfect for two or a family of four. Although AC is available in both bedrooms, it was so cool at the higher elevation (with the trade winds) that we slept with just the fan on and the windows open.
Although there is another studio rental unit adjacent to this one, Chris and Masha have thoughtfully laid out the space so you hardly can see the other visitors. We really hope to be back!