If you haven't been to this part of the island before this is a nice and centrally located area only about 40 minutes from downtown Kona for a great price. It is situated on a golf course and the community of Waikola Village is set up in the middle of the lava fields. The closest beach is a short drive and just about everything you could want to see in the northwest is within an hour. There are a few shops and restaurants within a pretty close distance. Bob and Nancy were very helpful through the check-in process and very responsive when we had questions.