We stayed 3 nights in Kat and Joe's Hale; it's a great place beautifully located, we loved the drive from Captain Cook south along the lush green forest with colorful flowers, definitely make a stop at the South Kona fruit stand to buy some exotic fruit, best mango I've ever tasted. Short drive to City of Refuge historical site. There's snorkel gear you can borrow at the cottage. We found a copy of the Big Island revealed on the table where we read about a hike to the Captain Cook monument at Kealakekua bay, strenuous hike but the snorkeling was amazing! We saw lots of tropical fish and even dolphins. It's a great place to stay, but keep in mind that it's still a long drive from Captain Cook, further south than you might expect.