Spectacular apartment, setting, and host. Perfect for exploring the lush, rural part of the island. The House Manual that Dan put together was so helpful. It guided us to gems that we would have missed otherwise....Ahalanui Park (thermal pool fed by ocean water with tropical fish as well as hot springs), Black sand beach, & green sand beach, as well as special restaurants. Short drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The infinity pool and hot tub were awesome. Incredible gardens throughout the property. The apartment was beautifully decorated, the King bed was fabulous, and everything was clean and well maintained. We had everything we needed for a tremendous vacation.
I do think it’s important to stress that the Hilo side of the island is green, wet, & laid back; the Kona side of the island is sunny, brown, and touristy. You’ll be disappointed if you have unrealistic expectations. We found it easy to drive to extra sun when we needed it.