A Place in Paradise is an apt description of Linda and Earl's. Centrally located to many Big Island attractions, yet far enough from the tourism and noise of downtown Kona, this quaint, clean space was the perfect place to rest after a day's adventures. Bonus: it's a five minutes drive from what was the best snorkeling on the island for us--the famous Two Steps, where we swam with a pod of dolphins and a sea turtle.

While we did not have the pleasure of meeting Linda, Earl was a huge part of what made our stay here so incredible. He went above and beyond in every way. Earl shared local knowledge, fresh fruit, and genuinely did everything he could to make us feel more welcome. He was also perfectly prepared to accomodate the average tourist. Snorkel gear was made available to us, as well as guidebooks, beach towels, and a cooler.

On the whole, "A Place in Paradise" embodied true Hawaiian hospitality. We were treated more like visiting friends than anything else.

Mahalo! We hope to return.