Annie's place exceeded my expectations in so many different ways. It is definitely a diamond in the rough. Quaint and cozy rooms with numerous common areas one can experience as much privacy or commerotary with other guests as desired. Guests from all around the world pass through allowing one to engage with a variety of travelers' perspectives. Located right near the beginning of Captain Cook's hiking trail this place is in close proximity to a variety of local restaurants, grocery shopping and waterfront areas for swimming and snorkeling. It is also conveniently close to downtown Kona, Kona's coffee farms and other places of interest on the big island of Hawaii. The location and altitude provides the best weather possible, cool in the evenings, warm during the day and plenty of sunshine with gorgeous ocean view sunsets. Annie, the host, was always readily available to answer any questions and provide suggestions for things to do and places to go. I will definitely return for a second visit.