The pictures of Richard's home do not do it justice. The house was spotless, the bedrooms very comfortable, and the kitchen, dining room, and living room are spacious. Note there is no air conditioning; however, with the coastal air flowing through both sliding glass screens and ceiling fans in each room, it's cool and comfortable. The deck overlooking the backyard was our favorite spot. In the mornings, brew your coffee/tea in the morning and watch the yard come to life with birds, turkeys, and other wild life, and in the evenings reminisce about the day's activities as you watch the sun go down. Aloha Hale is located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the Kohala area north of most of the major resorts on the Kona side of the island (10 minutes north of the Hapuna Prince Beach resort and 15 minutes south of Hawi) which was perfect for us. Richard provided personal amenities such as beach towels, binoculars, and local guides. Local restaurants offer good food at reasonable prices. Notable eateries: the Seafood Bar and Grill (5 minutes south of Aloha Hale serving more than just seafood) and the Red Water Cafe in Waimea (20+ minutes inland). On our last day we ventured north to quaint Hawi for breakfast at the King's View Cafe, a great little eatery across from King K's childhood home which we whole heartedly recommend. We had a wonderful stay at Richard's place!