George and Diane are the paragon of excellence as hosts.
1. Communication was superb. Pre-booking, booking, pre-trip and during the trip George gave clear, thorough and gracious instructions on everything we needed to know. Checking into the home was a breeze. While in the house I felt that if needed George was available.
2. The home. Kona is a busy area but the home is located in a serene gated oceanfront community. My family and I enjoyed the decorating and artwork. When we first checked in, it felt like we were walking through an art gallery as we toured the house. The house is well stocked with everything you need. We took advantage of the boogie boards, chairs, umbrella and beach wagon. On Hapuna beach someone even commented when she saw all of the gear we had and said "you guys obviously live here."
3. Location. We wanted to visit the entire Island and Kona is a great launching point. Easy driving distance to visit the black sand beach/volcano, Hilo (botanical gardens, Akaka falls and rainbow falls) and is a short ride to the beaches in Kohala. We liked to end the day at the beach in the community. My wife and I enjoyed the sunset while the kids explored the tide-pools.