This is a cute little gem about an hour and some change from Kona International airport. If you are someone who is new to driving on the Big Island or not experienced at windy roads, it would be best to arrive at this location during the daytime as it might be daunting at night. It's in a remote area of the West Shore of Big Island (in South Kona) and this makes it super peaceful/ideal for reflection, as well as a great place in the middle of Kailua-Kona and Hilo (the opposite side).
As we had family/friends in both areas, we found it convenient to stay here and go from a central starting point. We rented the little cottage with a lānai and treehouse and found it very comfortable for 4 people. A couple things to consider:
**The main source of water for Big Island residents is water catchment (yes, people from the rain) so you cannot drink the tap water but Dena provides Sparkletts-type water from close-by for the guests. No long showers and the water is so soft (a great thing for my hair and skin). There are no laundry facilities here but there are laundromats in Kailua-Kona and Hilo.
**Kitchen was fully equipped for meals and I cooked a few quite easily.
There is a great view of the ocean and sunsets in the evening from the house and lānai and one can walk the grounds as well and enjoy the cute chickens pecking around and beautiful flora and fauna.
All things considered, this was an enjoyable stay. I would stay here again.