Is it possible to give a 5 +++ rating? If it is, Dougie's place is certainly worthy of it.
First off - great communication. Dougie is extremely responsive to text messages and quick to answer any questions.
Next - What an amazing condo. Dang near everything a vacationer could possibly want. I'm the chef of the group and the kitchen is well set up. I mean really...Henkel knives! There were cleaning supplies, so we could keep this amazing place looking terrific, snorkel gear, beach chairs, a cooler and even shopping bags (Big Island is a no plastic sack county). The beautiful cork floors are so comfy to walk on when doing the barefoot thing...which is pretty much mandatory in every home in Hawaii. The linens were soft, the bedrooms spacious, the lanai was a wonderful retreat to watch the sunset.
Location - directly across the street from Magic Sands beach, and so close to Kailua-Kona, Keauhou (for beaches and shopping), Captain Cook area and the many wonderful places to hike and explore on the Kona side of the Big Island.
We are locals, from the east side of the island and have been in many vacation rentals here on our island, as well as in other parts of the world. Dougie has raised the bar for any other airbnb hosts.
Mahalo nui for making our stay so memorable.