As soon as we arrived Kristina made us feel welcome! The studio has a beautiful view of the ocean. The place is very cute with Hawaiian decorative touches. The beach just down the hill is very cool! The beach gear provided is a plus. Make sure to check out the DVD that a scuba diver friend of Kristina's made showing all the beauty the water right off the beach has to offer before you go snorkeling. We really enjoyed talking with Kristina and getting great advice on what to do around the Big Island. She has a wealth of knowledge.