Our stay at Kona Mountain Refuge was amazing and exceeded all expectations. The property is gorgeous and the Blue Bliss unit we stayed in was comfortable, clean and relaxing. The location is about a 30 minute drive from downtown Kailua-Kona, but there are restaurants, coffee shops and grocery stores nearby. I really enjoyed the location and could have stayed much longer had my plans permitted. Totally recommend this stay and would definitely return if and when I’m back on the Big Island.
Also of note, I worked remotely a few days and the Internet was sufficient. Maybe not as fast as you might get on the mainland, but for the location it was fantastic. The hosts were very communicative throughout the stay and it was as peaceful and relaxing as any Airbnb I’ve ever stayed in.
One additional bonus - Papaya the cat became our new best friend and often greeted us as we came and went. The fresh fruit on the property was super cool and delicious. I only wish we could have stayed longer!