Caryl was a great host. We booked kind of last minute and though the delays were short, she was very responsive and flexible. She sent us plenty of information on things to do around Kona.

The surroundings were very safe and pleasant. Very close to the airport as well which was a major plus. This being said, you should somewhat plan your trip before booking a room/apartment. Big Island is quite big and you may want to book another AirBnb for the second half of your stay. I would suggest booking something closer to Hilo for the second half. This way, you'd be close to the volcano and other activities in the area.

On a final note, when the upstair apartment is occupied, it can get pretty noisy. You hear pretty much everything from music, footsteps, etc.. If you aren't spending much time at the apartment, this can be a minor detail. Also very closely linked to how noisy is your upstair neighbour.

Overall great experience!