WOW!!! Tamsen's little hale is just beautiful ! Super clean, and although compact, the space is so well designed and has everything you will need for a short or long stay. we really appreciated the use of the washer and dryer that is for the use of the hale guests only. Everything is supplied, including the detergent pods for the washer. It has a chic, coastal vibe and is so tastefully decorated. We got ideas for our own home ! Tamsen is a fabulous, thoughtful host. From the chocolates and little gifts she left us, to all the local tips. She even messaged weeks before our arrival to ask what we were interested in seeing and doing so she could make a list of suggestions. We could contact her at any time, nothing was a problem.The location of this place is great. Very central to the Kailua Kona main street, Alií Dr, just a couple of miles down the mountain. The little road where the house is located, off the main road, can be tricky to find the first time you go there, but with Google maps should not be a problem. Look out for the big metal flower by the mailbox and you'll be right. Also close to Kona Airport and all the beaches and attractions on the west coast of the Big Island. If you like beaches, Hapuna Beach, about a 30 minute drive north of Tamsen's place, is a must. We are beach aficionados and this beach is one of the best we have seen anywhere in the world. Not a lot of shade though, so get there early to secure the little there is and bring an umbrella. Especially loved that Tamsen supplies 2 Tommy Bahama beach chairs, an umbrella and a beach mat for guests to borrow. We could go on and on about this place. Do yourselves a favour, book Tamsen's place, you won't regret it. We're worried if we give it too good a recommendation, it won't be available when we want to go back and stay there! Even has a peek a boo view of the ocean and took fantastic pictures of the sunset. One thing to note, to make this review completely honest, you can hear noises and dog's footsteps from upstairs. Did not bother us at all and Tamsen did say she is in the process of putting new flooring upstairs, so with good insulation, this very insignificant issue (to us) should be resolved. Mahalo Tamsen for everything. We fell in love with your slice of heaven on the Big Island and hope to return soon.