This was such a great experience and beautiful home! It was very clean and David and Yuriko were very responsive and accommodating for any questions we had about trash, laundry, and even about good places to eat and activities to explore. Very friendly hosts!! The view from the balcony was amazing!! The house is a 10-15 minute drive from beaches, downtown Kona, and grocery or convenient stores. We had 7 guests and let David and Yuriko know ahead of time, so they accommodated us with an extra air mattress, sheets, blankets, and pillows with a small service fee.
Be advised that this is a hosted accommodation, so David and Yuriko live in an apartment under the airbnb portion of the house, but there are separate entrances and we did not see the hosts at all during our stay unless we reached out to them. We had no complaints about noise, but if you plan on loud nighttime activities, this may not be the best option for you. There are some little geckos that run around at times but they are harmless and did not bother us at all. Also, the driveway is pretty narrow, but we rented a Ford Excursion and were just able to fit. Make sure to follow the driving directions that David and Yuriko send upon accepting your stay, because the house is easy to miss, but their directions provide clarity.
Overall, this was a great experience! I recommend it and I would absolutely stay there again!
Thank you David and Yuriko!!