Smiling as I write this and remember how much we enjoyed our stay at Karoline's home in Holualoa! The apartment and lanai were lovely, roomy and well furnished for all we could need. Karoline is very gracious, and we felt welcomed and instantly relaxed in her place. She gave and left us many suggestions for restaurants and things to see, and we loved the bowl of tea and fresh fruit from her yard. The lush foliage in her yard and surroundings are beautiful, and we were able to see the ocean view when the weather was clear, which was most of the time. We also greatly appreciated the use of her grill, washer and dryer.
There were some coqui frogs (as anywhere on the Big Island), but the fan Karoline had supplied helped cover the noise and we slept very well. Citronella candles on the lanai helped with the insects which do come out in the evening, but insect repellent might be good to bring, also. We loved Karoline's sweet dog, Sundance, who occasionally came around but was not a nuisance at all.
The apartment is immaculate (Karoline knows how to clean), the sheets are luxurious, the location is very close to Kailua-Kona and beaches. All in all, it was perfect for our stay in this area, and we were so happy we found Karoline's airbnb. We highly recommend it!