This stay deserves SIX stars because it met my high expectations and went beyond! Why?
1. Advertised "close to airport." True - just 8 minutes from the airport! Ideal place if you have an early flight out or are arriving late and tired and want a good nights rest after travel. Very rare find this close to Kona airport.
2. Lovely, big gracious home just as pictured.
3. Is parking available? Yes! They have a huge circular drive with easy parking for several cars. This is also a rare find in this area. Felt very secure leaving my suitcases in the car since it was parked within their gated property.
4. Is late checkin ok? Jonathan was SO flexible and responsive, it was no problem.
5. Nice room and bathroom? YES - excellent quality bed, pillows, sheets and towels (I told you I'm picky.) Slept so soundly, and had a wonderful strong, hot shower in the morning. Room had two windows overlooking garden and also personal air conditioning unit I was welcome to use if desired (I didn't need it, fresh night air was lovely.) BTW, my room also had its own fridge and microwave if I had needed it.
6. This is the icing on the cake: in the morning Jonathan's mom makes a fantastic breakfast with Kona coffee, gourmet omelettes and tropical fruit from her garden! And this is frosting on the icing: when I sadly wasn't able to eat before I had to go, she packed a to-go box for me!
This kind of hospitality deserves six stars. Mahalo to Jonathan and family!