Karen is a very nice host! Her home is very beautiful like everyone says. It has a very zen feel to it. It's a good location to be when going to visit black and green sands beach, and on the way to the Volcano. If you are arriving late from Kona side, you can stop by ocean view market to buy food as most good restaurants close by close at 9pm. There are tree frogs at night so you might want to bring earplugs. Definitely recommend this place!