This house met all of our expectations and then some! It was clean and equipped with so many little extras, that we had very few needs not met when we walked in the door. It is about three miles south of the touristy area of Kona and about two miles north of the nearest KTA where we did all of our grocery shopping. The beach next door is not really ideal for sunbathing or swimming, but an easy access for snorkeling. And yes, there are turtles and brightly colored fish as well as dolphins right out front of the house! Beach toys were provided...boogie boards, snorkel masks and fins, beach chairs, beach towels, water shoes, beach mats, coolers, and sand toys.

Recommended restaurants in the area are Jackie Reys, Sam Choy's and Huggos, all within 10-15 minutes of the house. Kona Brewing Company was pretty good too, and also within 15 minutes of the house.

We loved Hapuna and Mauna Kea Beach. White soft sand, great swimming, and decent snorkeling.

The beds were comfortable, the linens were nice, and the cupboards were stocked with spices and oils and other extras. The lanai is the best spot in the house and where we spent the majority of our time. The house did get a bit warm in the late morning, but cooled off nicely in the evening. Keeping in mind it was extremely hot and humid while we were there...in the 90's every day.

Going back to the Big Island is definite, and I can't imagine staying anywhere else!