Kristina’s studio is situated about 800’ above the western shore of the Big Island. With a private outdoor patio (Lenai), a black pebble beach about a two minute drive downhill, and beach/snorkeling gear readily available, her place is set up perfectly for the individual or couple exploring the Big Island.
Kris herself is one of the most down to earth folks we’ve ever met, and is an invaluable resource of things to do on the island. We spent about 30 minutes when we checked in going over a map via iPhone flashlight while the evening mountain wind rustled the palms surrounding the house, and went to bed with about a dozen places to explore over the next five days.
Remember - this is the tropics so the occasional bug or gecko (they eat bugs and are adorable!) might stumble in during your visit. The elevation keeps the room comfortable at night, but don’t expect mainland-style HVAC here - if you want that the resort hotels are just down the road :)
Six out of five, would return in a heartbeat.