Our experience with Richard and Olivia was great. First, they are a pleasure to deal with. Second, their house is extremely well-equipped, is in excellent condition inside and out, is clean and nicely decorated, and is very comfortable to live in.
While it’s a bit of a drive from the house to the grocery, the pharmacy, restaurants, and sandy beaches, the upside of that is the stunning scenery one gets to enjoy along the roads. Breathtaking is a good descriptor of the lush and colorful vegetation along those roads south of Kona and overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean and makes those trips an especially enjoyable part of the overall Big Island experience.