What a great place in paradise! We enjoyed a week stay in the heart of a farming community. Greeted by a wild pack of piglets, some cats and chickens, we felt we were living as the locals do. A ways from the city, there were still a few grocery stores and fuel stations nearby. About 30 minutes from Kona, it left us with a serene environment in which to enjoy the wide angle view of the Pacific... facing west to bask in the sunset every night. Two step beach, a great snorkeling beach, is just 5 mins away. It is a great location to head north or south. We took advantage of that to explore the entire island.
Sadly, we never did meet Linda, but she was always extremely quick to respond to our inquiries and booking the accommodation. Earl is a game changer. His quiet, friendly nature really made us feel welcomed. His attention to the little details (fresh fruit, eggs, water among so many other little goodies) saved not just money, but time - so valuable on a vacation. Awesome!