Jim & Jenny's place was even better and more interesting than we expected! Perched on a rather tall hill, the expansive ocean views are pretty spectacular. During our stay in the islands, this was the place that was most difficult to leave each morning and our biggest regret was never being back early enough to catch a sunset.
The exceptionally quiet mornings on the porch were perfect for contemplating that days' activities (assisted with plenty of input from Jim) while breaking our fast on the fresh fruit, pastries, and French press local coffee he brings over. The geckos make for pretty adorable breakfast companions as well.
Speaking of companions, Mojo, Jim & Jenny's border collie likes to put in an appearance in the morning. He's quiet and very respectful of everyone's time, taking a few good ear scratches and then going on his way. If you'd prefer for him to stay longer, a good belly rub will keep him pretty much as long as you want.
If you can put off those pesky island exploration activities for a few hours you may get to see the neighbor release their goat herd to forage in the brush covering the hill. The 4-legged frolickers (as well as their wiener-dog-looking shepherds, who seem to be running flat-out constantly) are a pretty good source of entertainment.
This being an off-the-grid experience, there are a few more rules/guidelines than you'll have at most rentals, but we didn't find anything too onerous. With 4 of us using the facilities, taking showers, etc., we never ran out of hot water or had any other issues with the sustainable nature of the place. It was nice to feel like less of a burden on the environment for a few days.
The one issue some may have with the property is its remoteness. You'll be looking at an hour's drive to get to Kona to the north and an hour's drive to get to Volcanoes National Park in the other direction. Since we were visiting the island for the first time and there to explore, we found the remoteness to be a feature, not a bug.
Thank you Jim & Jenny for your wonderful hospitality. Mahalo!