This was my first time using Airbnb, and Caryl's home was perfect for our stay in Big Island. It is located in a residential neighborhood, and the house was stocked with everything we needed and more (Umbrellas, Beach towels and chairs, flippers, and boogie boards). The home looks exactly like in the pictures, and has a wrap around porch with views of the ocean. It was a great place to relax after a day full of activities. The closest beach is about a 15-20 min drive with clear blue water and turtles swimming close to the coast. Carly is a wonderful host. Her emails before our stay with lists of places to see, eat and things to do was very helpful. Also, we had a minor hitch with wireless internet not working on the day we landed, but it was promptly resolved the next day. Overall, I'm really glad to have stayed at Caryl's place rather than any hotel. It was a wonderful experience.