Arieh's house is absolutely magical. The location is perfect, with some of the most beautiful beaches on the Kohala coast within a 5-10 minute drive. Also gives you quicker access to the Hamakua Coast and Hilo than if you stay down in Kona, and the nearby town of Waimea has some great restaurants. Plus the view from the backyard is spectacular! You can eat breakfast while looking over the ocean, watch the sunset at the end of the day, and then sit out at night and star-gaze. The house itself has everything you could possibly need for a perfect stay in Hawaii -- boogie boards, beach chairs, extra fins, beach towels, an outdoor shower (which was absolutely lovely). The kitchen is well-equipped for light cooking; we were able to prepare breakfast in the house every morning and even cooked a couple of dinners there, which saved money. There is an excellent grill in the backyard, which we made use of for a BBQ one night. The rooms are all tastefully decorated, the beds are very comfortable, and the indoor shower/bath is great. There is also an extra toilet and sink off the veranda, which is useful when you are sharing the house with a lot of people. We had 5 staying there and we never felt cramped -- there was plenty of space for everyone. There is a good-sized dining area next to the open-plan kitchen, and the veranda has a nice breakfast nook as well. We didn't use the TV, but it looked like a high-quality flatscreen, and the couch in the living room was very comfortable. The wifi was fast and worked perfectly the whole time. The neighborhood was quiet and residential (not touristy at all). The front yard has a beautiful plumeria tree in it, and there are two parking spaces right out front. We arrived at night, which made finding the house a bit more challenging than during the day -- just make sure you get detailed directions from Arieh, as the Google Maps directions are not reliable, and have Arieh's phone number on you just in case. I had to call him late at night to clarify the directions, and he was super nice and helpful. And he had even left us some fresh fruit for breakfast in the morning! All in all, a fabulous place to stay on the Big Island. I would definitely recommend Arieh's house, and hope to stay there again next time I am in Hawaii!