We had a nice, relaxing stay at Rick and Olivia's 'Oz by the Sea' and would definitely stay here again. It's in a very peaceful setting with a lovely ocean view.

The house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay, including plenty of kitchen items for preparing meals at home. We also appreciated the use of the two snorkel sets, since we hadn't packed fins with us on this trip.

We stayed for a week and spent most of our time snorkeling and diving, and we also visited Volcanoes National Park and the southernmost point in the U.S. While the house is at least an hour's drive from Kona, staying here kept us out of the 24/7 tourist scene, which we much preferred. Plus we were closer to the National Park and the southernmost point (a popular spot for cliff jumping). Unfortunately the closest beach (Milolii) was closed during our stay due to the dengue fever outbreak (which seemed to be coming to a close at the end of our stay), but there were plenty of pretty beaches nearby. We really enjoyed snorkeling at Two Steps in Honaunau Bay, about a 45 minute drive north from the house. If you're looking for a relaxing Big Island home off the tourist path to return to each night, stay here!