Ipu Hale is a quiet place , away from the hustle of town but close enough for amenities - you will definitely need a car. David and Yuriko live on site downstairs, and were always available to address any issues. You have the upstairs to yourself with the two bedrooms private on opposite sides of the open concept living area. While there is no garden to play in or sunbathe, the large deck gives ample room for entertaining and the beautiful sunset views were the highlight of the place. It was close to the beaches south of Kona, so lots of choices for day trips to the beach. They have beach chairs, mats, and snorkel gear to borrow. All in all, we had a good holiday there with family (including a 7-month old) for 2 of our 4 weeks- the host were very accommodating for them. The Kailua-Kona area was a lot busier than our last visit there 6 years ago, so we appreciated the peaceful environment there, the sounds of nature, andparticularly David's flute-playing (?) at sunset !