Our 12 day stay could not have been better than at South Kona Studio. Our flight was late so we didn't arrive until close to midnight. Our host Kristina stayed up to greet us and show us a few things. The studio is a large well equipped lower floor bachelor style apartment with a private covered patio on a steep hillside (above tsunami level) with a lovely view of the ocean both from the deck and from the interior of the apartment. It is a very safe residential neighbourhood. Kristina's handout was accurate and worth printing and bringing with you as we referred to it often. If you are looking for a quiet private place where you can spend breezy sunny late afternoons on a patio with the sight and sound of the ocean and/or enjoy dinners (well equipped kitchen--fridge, stove, microwave, blender, coffee maker, toaster etc.) outside (or in) and watch the sunset then this would be a great choice. It was a real plus to have beach towels, excellent snorkelling gear, boogie boards, beach umbrella, sand chairs, cooler and ice pack provided for our use while there. Kristina is a longtime resident of Hawaii so can answer most any question about attractions/activities/dining etc. She is happy to chat but equally content to just leave you on your own. One day she left a treat on our picnic table of delicious organic tangerines and fresh ginger! Kristina lives on the main floor. We are a semi-retired couple who spent each day out sightseeing and exploring parts of this diverse island. It was our first visit to Hawaii. You definitely need a car to stay at the studio and to explore all parts of the island. The accommodation is suitable for couples or singles. The place is comfortable and homey like a home should be and you can get a real sense of island life. It is not luxurious like a five star hotel but neither is it pretentious, noisy or highly expensive. For us it was perfect!