We had a fantastic experience staying with Karen and Ron. The Bali Cottage itself is magical -- open to the gentle warm air, full of light, shadow and warm wood. It's even better than the description -- falling asleep to the sound of the waves was particularly awesome. The nearby beach and park are also excellent, with some of the best snorkeling in Hawaii about 50 yards from the front door. Grab the snorkeling equipment and head out in the morning before anyone's around -- it's fantastic.

And then there Karen and Ron -- the warmest most considerate hosts I've ever met through airbnb (And I've met quite a few.) Not only did they make us feel comfortable and welcome, but they also saved our bacon (some would say marriage) -- my partner left his wedding room behind on their table, and Karen and Ron were kind enough to meet us up in Kona to return it to us ... and then took us out to a great place for a Mai Tai. Thank you guys so much for the great experience!