My wife and I stayed at Ruth's place for one week in January while in Kona on business, and our stay was absolutely fantastic!
Ruth's house is centrally located, which is ideal for exploring the island. More importantly, it's only 10 minutes from the airport, which is invaluable if you're arriving in the evening from the mainland, exhausted from all-day travel (and waiting for your car rental)!
Check-in is a breeze. Ruth gives detailed instructions for getting to the house and unlike most other AirBnB's in the area, parking is in her driveway, only a few feet away from the entry. A private entrance with a digital keypad means that you can come and go on your own schedule, without disturbing anyone.
Inside then lower level apartment it's extremely spacious. More so than the pictures depict in the listing and it was spotlessly clean. The entire apartment was entirely renovated from floor to ceiling less than a year ago and all of the furnishings and flooring are brand new. The kitchen is very well equipped, permitting you to prepare your own meals. Ruth provides coffee and a few light snacks to hold you over until you get settled in. She even included some fresh flowers... a wonderful touch!
The bedroom has a large closet for hanging your clothes and storing your luggage. The bed, pillows and linens were very comfortable. Being at 1,000 feet, it's cooler in the evening, so there's no need for air conditioning... simply open the windows!
Ruth is an outstanding host who's committed to ensuring that your comfort and stay is nothing short of perfect. If you're coming to Kona for a short or a long stay, I can't recommend Ruth's place highly enough. You won't be disappointed! We were so impressed, we're planning on returning next year.