If you're looking to visit the Big Island on a budget, the Turtle House is THE PLACE to stay.
My boyfriend and I visited the island for a week, and wanted an affordable private suite with a full kitchen. Kristy provided us with that and more!
1) Kristy is a quick communicator - if you message her, she will respond within 5 minutes.
2) The kitchen is FULLY stocked - stove, pots, pans, utensils, rice cooker, microwave, oven (and most importantly a wine opener). Just buy your own groceries & you'll be able to make poke bowls, cookies, and eggs whenever you'd like. There's also a spacious living space around the kitchen.
3) Bath essentials are provided - this is handy, as you don't need to worry about carrying fluids on the plane. Kristy stocked the bathroom up on everything including shampoo, conditioner, face wash, sunscreen, and even aloe for sunburns. We also had more than enough fresh, folded towels.
4) Beach essentials are provided - this took our trip from being great to being AMAZING! I messaged Kristy about snorkel equipment, and she happily left us a box full of masks and fins which we used at the beaches to see fish & honu. She also provides beach chairs, umbrellas, and boogie boards for endless sandy fun.
5) Safe neighborhood, beautiful views, great location - You have a private entrance and a reserved parking space in the driveway. We saw the most beautiful sunset from the backyard when we checked in on our first night (flexible and smooth). The Turtle House is about 10 minutes East from the airport, and can get to downtown Kona and the best beaches very easily.
The Turtle House is best suited for a couple (Queen bed) or 3-4 at the absolute most if also using the smaller pull-out couch. I definitely recommend this low-cost stay for all the amenities and great care provided!