We stayed here for the first 3 nights of our vacation on the Big Island. Gary was a wonderful host: flexible with check-in and check-out, communicative and readily available to answer any questions, yet respectful of our privacy. The room is spacious, with nice air circulation and comfortable furnishings. There is a large bathroom with two sinks. Appliances include a coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave and toaster. The lanai overlooks the beautiful, lush landscaping and is a very pleasant place to eat breakfast or just hang out. The upslope elevation makes it a few degrees cooler than Kailua town, which makes for pleasant sleeping. Although the neighborhood is generally quiet, you can hear the traffic noise from Palani Rd, especially in the morning and evening. There are also roosters crowing occasionally in the wee hours, typical of much of Hawaii.