Stayed at John's with my family of 7, ages 8 - 72, so needless to say we needed a certain level of comfort to appease everyone. John's place was truly magical, everything was as promised, check-in was simple. As John and many reviewers have said, this home is a little far from Kona proper, but that was perfect for us. We hate the resorts and tourist crowds, we were more interested in exploring the whole island, which made John's home perfectly situated: 1+ hour from Kona, 2.5 hrs from Waipio Valley, 2 hours to Hilo, 1 hour to Volcano. Obviously this seems like a lot of driving, but its really the only way to see everything (it is, after all, called the Big Island). We did a lot of driving, but we saw almost the entire island! Being away from Kona allowed us to avoid a lot of traffic and just immerse in the natural wonder of the area. It took some planning, especially with meals and groceries, but I truly think it was the best way to see the whole island and get away from the crowds. In addition, the home has a LOT of beach gear: snorkels, fins, life jackets, floaties, beach toys, beach chairs, boogie board, etc. It made our trip so much better, especially for the kids! There was a lovely chicken who visited us every morning, and we left our bedroom windows and doors open at night so we could fall asleep to the astounding sounds of nature. As I said, we are not the type to go to resorts and sit by the pool, we were interested in exploring, hiking, local culture, etc., in addition to the amazing beaches. If we had to do it all again I would definitely book John's home again. Plenty of space for all 7 of us, beautiful home in a quiet and peaceful setting. Highly recommend!