Hale Koa more than exceeded our expectations. Our host George was very responsive and went above and beyond to make sure that our stay was pleasant, all the way to bringing us fresh avocados from the farm, or lending us a sun umbrella and beach chairs for the beach. We also received very good directions, as the location is in a rural area, off the highway. We really liked the Menehune coffee shop, South Kona Fruit stand and the Poke shack, all within a 2 min drive of the property.
Every morning, we would wake up to the sounds of the ocean and the birds, with a panoramic view of the Kona coastline from the lanai. We enjoyed breakfast on the lanai, overlooking the verdant fields and horizon line of the Pacific ocean. The grounds were lush with plants and flowers, and the unit was tucked away from the bustle of Kona, yet a very close drive to key locations like the Place of Refuge, Two Step, Captain Cook, coffee tours, etc. Despite the fact that we were close enough to the road, we could barely hear any traffic noise. The location is about 1000 feet above sea level, so it is a couple degrees cooler than Kona, which was appreciated. It took us a little bit of effort to find the location the first time as we arrived after dark (which we were warned might be tricky), but with the helpful instructions, we didn't have any trouble checking in. We were aware of the rural nature of the property and selected it for this reason -- to get away from the hum of city life.
The full kitchen was very helpful in enabling us to self-cater and cook our own meals. It was also very helpful to have access to a W/D and wifi. The unit has a certain vintage charm to it that we appreciated, and it made us feel at home.
All in all we would not hesitate to stay here again, thank you for everything!