The house was just as advertised. New, clean, comfortable, well-decorated, close to snorkeling and kayaking, with an amazing view over the bay. I liked that there were clear instructions in the booklet on the table and on the walls. There were some problems with some missing housekeeping supplies when we arrived but the owner and house cleaner soon sorted them out. I'd advise renters to bring their own soap and shampoo, coffee and sugar, and laundry soap if you want to use the washing machine. None of these were provided (No coffee in Kona?) and it's bit of a drive up the hill to a grocery store. Also be advised the neighborhood is a little sketchy. One morning we watched a fellow smoking meth right across the street and we saw at least three cars along the beach roads stripped and on blocks. This was my third trip to Kealakekua and I'd never seen such things before. I'd also advise folks wanting to kayak to the Captain Cook monument for snorkeling to get an early start. About mid morning the tourist boats arrive. The Fair Wind alone deposits 150 snorklers twice a day. It can get a little hectic with so many people in the water. If you head out around 8:00 am you can snorkel for a while without bumping into anybody. But all in all we had a good stay and will certainly consider staying at "The Floating House" if we return.