Having never been to the big island it seemed a crapshoot on where to stay but Bill and Maiyen’s place was in a perfect location for what we wanted. It was close enough to Kailua to walk but distant enough to be peacefully quiet at night. Whether you want to explore south to Hilo or north to Waimea and beyond it’s about equidistant. They have all the snorkeling equipment you could need and were very helpful with recommendations. Their place was exactly as advertised with no surprises. The fact that they had a washing machine and we knew ahead of time allowed us to pack lighter and do laundry a couple times during the week. I certainly recommend their place to anyone who wants peace and relaxation.