First, great hosts. Lolyd and Loring gave lots of great info about local dining and shopping upon fist meeting. Their cottage was very clean and spacious, well equiped for cooking and grilling. The bed was comfortable, towels aplenty and two lanais. Waimea is a nice location to jump off to the Waipio or Pololu Valleys up north, or a quick ride to the Kohala beaches. Evenings a little cooler than Kona town. Some would say that's a welcome relief!! We enjoyed our week immensely.