Dan was a really great host. He provided us with any information we needed, he gave us wonderful tips where to go. His house located at Miloli'i next to the shoreline on a lava field, is perfectly equipped, clean and spacious. It is perfect for 4 people, e.g. 2 couples, but also large enough for up to 6 people of a family. It is absolutely quiet, only the sound of the ocean can be heard and enjoyed. It's essential to have a rental car and you should buy enough drinking water when you arrive at Kona, because the big water reservoir every house has to provide, is protected against moscitos with clorine. For shopping Ocean view (supermarket next to the highway) is the best option, about 20 minutes away, moreover you often get fresh fruit at small fruit stands. The price is often lower than in the supermarkets where fresh fruit and vegetable are very expensive.
It was our first stay in Hawaii, Big Island is wonderful, it felt like being in the garden of paradise. You can explore plenty of different fascinating landscapes. With Dan’s help we could even stay on lonely sand beaches with palm trees. To get to these hidden places Dan told us you need to hike, sometimes about an hour, but it is absolutely worth doing it. The beaches are fascinating and you are able to make unforgettable experiences.
We spent unforgettable days in Hawaii, Dan’s wonderfully located and beautifully furnished house made us enjoy our stay from the first minute on. If we decide to come back we would go nowhere else than there.
For more information the best guide is probably: Hawaii The Big Island Revealed, The Ultimate Guidebook, published by Andrew Doughty & Harriett Friedman at Wizard Publications, which provides you with any information you need, whether you would like to relax on beaches, or hike or drive around.

Aloha

Markus, Beate, Ludwig and Alexander with Nina