Overall nice place, nice hosts & great resident care-taker neighbors. It's a bit of a drive (about 15 mins) to Kailua-Kona; on the other hand, if your trip plans are away from the town towards the south & the volcano, you're already so much closer to your destinations. Except for a pricey French restaurant, there isn't anything within walking distance; however Magic beach is about 5 mins drive away. There's a surfing board, a couple of mini boogie boards, kids snorkeling gear and other handy beach stuff. We'd consider it again.