Just finished a 10 day trip to Hawaii with our adult daughters and this lodging was a highlight! Being right on the bay, literally steps from the water and a 3 minute stroll to a gorgeous beach park, was perfect. We rented kayaks (Kona Kayaks) right down the street, snorkeled with dolphins in the bay, made the quick trip to Two Step and Place of Refuge, and spent the sunsets at Manini Beach Park almost next door. We stayed here for 5 days to explore the Kona side of the island. It is in a more remote area, but easily made the drive up to Kona (30 mins) to shop, explore and catch our evening snorkel with manta rays (a must-do experience!) and also took a day trip to beaches along north coast (Hapuna is lovely) about an hour each way. The drive is easy and the location is so worth it. Especially with the beach chairs, umbrellas, beach towels and huge cooler provided by the hosts. If you are looking for condos and crowds this is not your stay. If you want great Aloha vibes, comfortable space and gorgeous nature book here!
The house itself is big with four bedrooms and two full baths, and the center of it all is a huge, modern and well outfitted kitchen where we all gathered every night to cook. The lanai is enormous, and although another house blocks the sunset view a bit, taking a few steps across the rocks below allows for full panoramic view of the sun, sky and bay. Just beautiful.
Hosts were communicative when we had a minor wifi issue and fixed it immediately. Great AC units in each bedroom; coffee shops, smaller grocery, farmers market all close by. Really just a great stay! Thank you!!