We stayed at Caryl's place for just over 3 weeks and had a wonderful time. It's situated about 10-15 minutes from the Kona airport. Because it's at a higher elevation (~1000ft), the weather is pretty temperate, with the occasional afternoon rain showers. Unlike other places we've stayed in Hawaii, we didn't feel the need for air conditioning and the ample fans throughout the space kept it nice and cool. One thing we loved about Caryl's space is the view from the lanai. It's a gorgeous vista of the ocean and we enjoyed some incredible sunsets. It's about a 15 minute drive to restaurants and shopping, and a 5 minute drive to a small market/gas station. The space itself is spacious and well-appointed. We had a small issue with cleanliness that Caryl was quick to respond to and resolve. The kitchen is well-stocked and has plenty of cookware and utensils to make meals. We enjoyed streaming Netflix on the newer TV, and really appreciated the ridiculously fast & reliable internet (~250mb down/200mb up). The bathroom is adequate, with ample hot water, and has a nice open screened window for breezes on hot days. The bedroom also has a nice large screened window, and the king bed was super comfortable. Overall I'd recommend staying here as it's a great value and location to explore the Big Island.