If you are looking for a more rustic experience away from the hustle and bustle of Kona, venturing up the Kohala coast is a great decision. Linda's place is on a wonderfully secluded property with ocean views, and when the sky is clear Maui is easily visible. Linda and her family are friendly, as are the her golden retrievers, and our privacy was always respected.
Something you should be aware of is that this is a true cottage experience. I only mention this because in Hawaii it seems the definition of a cottage sometimes means a luxury accommodation with high end appliances, etc. Staying here really reminds me of my summer trips to the cottage back home growing up, complete with a close connection to the land, open windows with plenty of breezes, and perhaps a few more creepy crawlies than you normally see in the city. Aside from a few small ants in the kitchen and a friendly gecko on the ceiling, these were not a problem inside the cottage. After a day of rain though, some of them took up shelter in the bathroom hut (which is separate from the main cottage). This isn't because the building was not kept clean (it was!), it's just the nature of being out in the country side in a true cottage.
While this may not appeal to everyone, we enjoyed our time here. Our only regret is the rain kept us in doors most of the time and we were not able to fully enjoy the beautiful property here.