Privacy and beauty at price you can afford! We were so pleased with John's place. The great room with the high ceilings and windows made such a wonderful place to gather, and the ocean (when we could see it through the "vog" anyway) was lovely. Expect to be in the country with the geckos, wild turkeys, and wild chickens (these last may even leave you some eggs, conveniently at the corner of the house...). You will hear the frogs and bugs and roosters at night and early morning as well, but it adds the ambience of the jungle. We have stayed on Oahu and Maui before in town, and this was SO much better a Hawaii experience. His place is spacious and comfortable. John is also very responsive and willing to take care of any issues that may arise. If you want to sleep late, bring a night mask, as there are no blinds on the windows (who needs them when you have only trees for neighbors?). Access to the beautiful southern coast and Volcanoes National Park is also easy from here, without dealing with all the traffic jams of Kona. A great stay for those looking to be in Hawaii without being in the crowds.