If you plan to fly into Kona and tour around the big Island for a few days, this is a great base camp. KonaDave is very knowledgeable and it's well worth while to pick his brains about the island. He'll tell you things like you can get a big discount at Saveway when buying food, by signing up for the Saveway card first. The other long term residents are great as well. One plays the harp, so no you didn't die and go to heaven. I really enjoyed my morning coffee on the porch with the resident tabby cat curled up and purring on my lap. Dave has other properties, talk to him.