This is an absolutely beautiful property. Nestled in a quiet gated neighborhood, the house is well designed and spotlessly clean. The rooms are large and comfortable, and the kitchen was well stocked with cookware, utensils, and an excellent array of spices. The house is much larger than it appears from the street and is conveniently located just a few minutes’ drive from downtown Kona.
What really makes this property special, however, is the remarkable landscaping and pool area. The moment you step into the backyard, you are transported to a private tropical paradise. The trees on each side of the property provide a privacy shield from neighbors, and the lush vegetation and flowering plants create an Eden that seems to extend forever. The crown jewel is the waterfall and pool. The soothing sound of cascading water mixed with birdsong was pure bliss. (Throughout the day, birds fly to the upper rocks of the waterfall and sip water.) I had two Zoom calls during our visit and both times everyone was convinced the waterfall in the background was a false backdrop. It was that perfect. During our nine days at Sumit’s house, we never heard any neighboring voices or passing cars. I don’t know if the gentle sound of the waterfall overshadowed competing noises or if the neighborhood is truly that quiet – probably a combination of both. We greatly enjoyed this property and were perfectly content to spend as much time as possible in the pool area.
Sumit is a very attentive host and bent over backward to make sure our stay was comfortable. We had a couple of minor issues and Sumit responded quickly to address and resolve any problems. We have stayed in many rental homes over the years and he is probably the most engaged and responsive of any host we have encountered.
We highly recommend this property and would not hesitate to return.