I've just returned from a week at Amy's "little surf shack" and I just loved it. The room, little kitchen and the bath room are very clean and offer just anything you might need, parking is just at the door. The house is located in a nice, quite neighborhood and a bit higher up. I mention this as I appreciated it in the evenings to have a glass of wine (in a wine glass!) on the lanai looking at the sunset and then to sleep well in the slightly cooler air up there than at directly at the beach (after a day "heating up" at the beach, this was welcome). Close to airport, but no worries about noise: for that it is far enough away + flights land in along the sea-line, but the very easy access from / to airport (+rentals) are convenient, as well as the one to some very nice beaches and the small town of Kona.
Amy herself is a very kind host and will warmly help you in any way you might need it. If I have the chance to return to Hawaii, this is the place I'd hope to be able to stay again! Very warmly recommended.
Brigitte, Zürich / Switzerland