Extremely well equipped private studio off the beaten path. Kristina has thought of almost everything and made sure you either have what you need, or know where to find it. The studio includes: quality snorkel equipment, a cooler, bug spray, beach towels, beach toys, and much more. There is also a collection of tour guides, and a binder of recommendations and travel tips curated by Kristina. Basically, all you need to do is show up; Kristina has taken care of the rest. (It also means you don't have to pack all of that stuff!) The studio is south of Captain Cook, and will take a little more than an hour to get to from the airport by car. We liked "being out in the county": the beaches out there are pristine and not crowded. The snorkeling in the area is incredible! Note that guests are expected to strip the bed of linens, and remove all trash from the property upon departure. The "solid waste removal site" that's about 10 minutes north of the studio has irregular hours, so plan ahead or check in with Kristina about what to do. The studio can also be a bit loud in the early morning, something to keep in mind if you are a late or light sleeper. If you plan on enjoying the patio in the evenings, you should be aware that, like many places on the island, there are a lot of mosquitos. You'll want to apply plenty of the bug spray Kristina helpfully provided, or be sure to bring your own. I can't emphasize enough though that this is a great place to stay if you want to explore the Big Island, especially South Kona and Volcano. We appreciated all of the amenities and Kristina's hospitality. Overall definitely a positive experience!