Katya was a fantastic host with timely communication throughout the reservation process and during our stay. She responded quickly to beach and travel advice during our stay on the island. We were picked up at the airport when we arrived, allowed a late departure and taken back to the airport. Couldn't ask for better service than that!!
The newly constructed home is two bedrooms, one bath, with open living/dining/kitchen area and beautiful lanai with distant water view providing great sunsets! Each bedroom has a patio door with access to the lanai, queen beds and plenty of room for hanging clothes in closets. Due to the higher elevation of the home, the lanai and bedrooms had a nice cool breeze keeping us comfortable. There are fans in every room also, which we used at night when we closed the windows for a sound barrier so the local rooster wouldn't wake us up!
There are two beach chairs, two boogie boards, a beach umbrella and beach towels provided. The kitchen is equipped with a good selection of pots and pans and utensils, some olive oil and salt and pepper for spices. The wifi worked great, there is a TV but we never turned it on, so can't comment on that. Having a washer and dryer was plus! The location was in a quiet residential area. The owners lived up the driveway, far enough away if you want privacy but available if needed.
Perfect location for exploring the entire island. We went to about every bit of that diverse island! The southern tip to hike to the green sand beach, watch turtles on the black sand beach and eat "Boston cream" malasadas at The Punalu'u Bakery. The northern end to the Waipio Valley, the Pololu Valley and ending our day with a delicious stop at The Big Island Brewhaus in the town of Waimea. The Saddle road takes you across the island for beautiful mountain and lava views, to the Mauna Kea visitor center, to the town of Hilo with it's amazing Farmer's Market and a worthwhile trip to the beautiful Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens. Hawaii Volcanos National Park for a unique hike on the Kilauea Iki Trail and the Thurston Lava Tube. And of course, the beautiful, sunny west coast beaches, so many for snorkeling, turtle viewing, kayaking, swimming or just enjoying the sand and sun! So much to do and see!
I would recommend this house, it's owners and location for a relaxing and special vacation!