Although it was a quick three days on the Big Island, both Karen and Ron made our stay quite enjoyable. Not to mention the beautiful Bali cottage they have and it's location (less than 5 min walk to the beach), their hospitality (providing additional items such as snorkels , beach items and boogie boards) and advice (great site seeing and restaurants) made the trip a bit more relaxing and fun. I would definitely recommend their place as an alternative to city/resort accommodations. Particularly if you are looking for peace and relaxation.