The experience: what can I say about this amazing location other than it’s incredible. A more rustic but still very comfortable experience with amazing views. The lanai is perfect for relaxing and having coffee/breakfast, and watching the sunset from the balcony is breathtaking. The kitchen is spacious and has all the appliances and utensils you could need, it’s perfect for making your own meals. The beds are very comfortable and the view from the master bedroom is fantastic. You’ll love falling asleep and waking up to the ocean sounds. The practical: once you reach the neighborhood turn-off from the main road, getting to the house can be slightly challenging if you’re not used to or comfortable with driving on steep hills, so be aware of this. Don’t fret, Google Maps or Waze will get you there accurately. It’s best to not expect that you’ll be staying at a resort-like setting as you’d find in Kailua-Kona as this is more remote and quaint. Remember that this is a remotely located house, and the closest grocery store is roughly 20 min away, there are also no restaurants close by. I highly recommend, rather than eating out at restaurants the whole time, which will require quite a bit of driving, that you instead build into your plans to stop by the local grocery store on your way to the house, pick up your own supplies, cook your own food, and enjoy breakfast out on the lanai before heading out on your adventures for the day. You will be pleasantly surprised and you will surely thank yourself. There’s a washer and dryer on the property than comes in very convenient when needed. You’ll probably see some wild pigs roaming the grounds, don’t fear, they won’t come close and are more afraid of you than you are of them. You’ll also likely see numerous geckos around, which are also harmless and fun to watch while they chase and eat up a few bugs here and there. 10 out of 10 would rent again!