This home exceeded our already high expectations. Immaculately clean, well stocked kitchen, wide array of beach toys and snorkeling equipment, bikes provided, gorgeous pool and hot tub—this place had it all! They clearly put a lot of effort into anticipating guests’ needs. The covered outdoor patio has couches and an outdoor dining table—such a treat to eat outside! It comfortably slept 8, and we put one child on a pull-out in the main room, so accommodated 9. We had a minor maintenance issue (smoke detector low battery), and staff was sent over within the hour to fix it—on a weekend! The house has a nice sized yard, filled with palm trees and fragrant flowers. It’s in a private housing development and surrounded by a lava field. Very safe, quiet and private—no neighbors in view from the back yard. We didn’t see anyone else near the home (that’s how private it is), though it’s located near a resort complex with a classy shopping mall, grocery store, etc. Also located 5 minutes from a beautiful public beach. Some good snorkeling 10-15 minutes away, though much of the action/activities located in Kona are south, 25-35 minutes away. The best snorkeling is south of Kona, so that’s my only complaint about this place—I wish it had been located south of Kona instead of north. It felt like we were doing a lot of driving to Kona and back. But there are also lots of things to do near the home, including a hiking trail leading to petroglyphs, biking, swimming, etc. The decor and amenities were very attractive and well appointed. Air conditioning throughout the home was a godsend. If you’re looking for a large, quiet, clean, cool, comfortable home away from it all, this place will have everything you need and more!