Holualoa is the best home-base for big island, it blends authentic Hawaiian / jungle style with a central residential location that gives easy access to all day trips from the heart of Kona coffee country. As a remote worker with a family Jessea’s home was perfect for everything from zoom on the lanai (sunrise or sunset), to picking fresh avocados (the home is on several acres of beautiful agricultural land and my kids loved learning about everything from magic berries to pineapple). Jessea is a professional host and the home experience is much better than the cookie-cutter resort thing for anyone who wants to get out and really SEE the island. I have nothing but good things to say.