The location is ideal for driving to activities, shopping, the airport and into town. You are only a 10 minute drive from the center of Kailua but far enough to avoid much of the traffic, which makes this an ideal home base for exploring the island. Additionally, we very much appreciated the family-friendly feel of the quite residential neighborhood and friendly neighbors.
The house itself is a great space for a large number of people, especially with the building split into two separate units. Ten of us stayed (with a few of us sleeping on the wonderful lanais) comfortably for a week. We cooked nearly all our meals for the entire group in the incredibly well-stocked kitchen. It was extremely nice to have tons of pots, pans, plates, bakeware, utensils, cutlery, a grill and a crockpot at our disposal. We could not have asked for a more comprehensively stocked kitchen and were able to make every type of meal and dish we wanted. We also made excellent use of the two washer/dryers and provided beach equipment.
In short, we will certainly look to this place the next time we bring our family to the Big Island. The location, amenities, convenience and the hosts’ responsiveness made this an ideal place to spend our vacation.