My husband and I recently stayed at Somjit’s home for a week, and enjoyed our stay very much. It is an excellent value in terms of comfort and amenities - ideal for a couple.
The house is located in a quiet, attractive residential neighborhood with no commerce within walking distance. It is approximately 2 to 3 miles inland from the coast - a 10 minute drive from the nearest beach/snorkel location and approximately 12 minutes into Kona town. The backyard patio (shared with their other Airbnb unit) is charming and the good quality gas grill was easy to use.
They provide a vast assortment of beach paraphernalia (umbrellas, chairs, coolers, snorkel gear....) - everything you could want for a day at the beach.
The kitchen was a big draw for us as we are avid cooks and knew we would be preparing many of our meals. For a rental unit it was reasonably well equipped and had decent pots & pans. The kitchen is very spacious and has a big table - good for eating, prepping and also doubles as the coffee table since the TV is located in this room and there is no couch. The wifi connectivity was good and the TV featured many channels.
We unfortunately did not get to meet our hosts as they were out of town for our entire stay. This was slightly disappointing as others had written that they had very helpful interactions with Tom and we had hoped to get some local recommendations. They could benefit by having a written guide for their guests.
We would highly recommend this property for a couple who is looking for a comfortable, conveniently located, moderately priced place from which to launch your beach excursions and return home to cook.