The pictures don't do it justice: Jay's place is beautiful, well-lit with natural light, views from every window, and very clean. Waikola is a great location if you plan to explore all around the big island and not just in the main touristy areas. Neighborhood was fairly quiet, nicely off the beaten path, but still easy (driving) access to all the necessities (beaches included).
Some other highlights of their place:
• Modern W/D inside the unit and available for daily use.
• 19MBps+ Wifi.
• A few beach items were included: small cooler, chairs.
• Closet full of extra shower & beach towels.
• Outside hose available for rinsing off gear after a day at the beach
• We cooked some every day - made easy with the kitchen's fridge/freezer/stove/oven/microwave
• Hot water is solar-heated and shared between the master/guest unit, so some coordination is needed
Jay and Akemi were great hosts, and we'd happily stay with them again.