Staying with Sherry and Dave was truly the best air bnb experience I've ever had. First, the place was beautiful. Spacious compared to others - a separate kitchen, a big bathroom with tub, big king size bed. Plus an outdoor patio that's great for morning coffee or the stars at night. Then Sherry and Dave were truly lovely hosts. Bowl of fruit, binder with useful suggestions (including recommendation of Merriman's where my husband and I had the best meal of our entire trip - eat there!). Sherry was reachable by text at any point for recommendations. And place was clean clean and so much light.
The beach is a 10 minute drive. Awesome grocery with good produce and natural foods section is 2 minute drive. Kona and all the crap there is 40 min to south so reachable if need but not amidst you.
In my husband's words, "it's just kinda perfect."