I had a great time staying at the Sugar Shack while attending a freediving camp in Hawaii. The shack was clean, decorated beautifully and had everything needed for an enjoyable stay while on the Big Island. If you are like me and would rather vacation in a more "private" situation as opposed to being surrounded by tourists at a resort, then check into one of Kelly and Kim's "shacks". Location wise the shack was perfect for me. I needed to be a Honaunau Bay every morning (10 minute drive), and at various locations between Captain Cooke and Kona throughout my 10 day stay. I think you get quite a bit for your dollar here plus there is the extra bonus of being visited by Pong the cute little kitty who patrols the grounds. I'm going to miss the the Coqui frogs serenading me to sleep in the tropical paradise of Hawaii every night.