Kelly & Kim were impeccable hosts and the entire experience was definitely something I would recommend to anyone looking to break away from the hotel vibe.
Having now lived on the island for almost 6 years, I can tell you that location is everything; being down south in Kealakekua gives you access to some of the most beautiful attractions that the island has to offer (from quirky coffee shops to Pu`uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park. It also gives you the cooler temperatures at night, the beautiful nighttime orchestra of coqui frogs, and the lush greenery that makes this island what it is.
Kelly & Kim are gracious, kind, and awesome hosts that provide a warm and cozy cottage with plenty of amenities (fresh Kona coffee, all the pots, pans & utensils you could need, to a washer/dryer, etc - all in all the cottage felt like home and I am grateful to have been able to experience it.
Thanks again!